Overview  

The Summer Internship Program in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions provides a paid full-time professional experience for undergraduate Washington University students to assist with daily Admissions programming during the months of May, June, July, and August. Interns will gain exposure to the various functions of admissions at a highly selective institution. The internship provides a mixture of responsibilities including serving prospective students and families and some project work.

Key responsibilities

  • Leading in-person and virtual student-led campus tours 
  • Managing breakout rooms and the Q&A function of the Zoom
  • Staffing the Lobby of Sumers Welcome Center and facilitating the check-in process for daily visiting guests 
  • Facilitating virtual and in-person prospective student Bear Chats with prospective students
  • Engaging with prospective students electronically via email, Zoom, ZeeMee, etc.
  • Providing support for panels, information sessions, webinars, etc. 
  • Co-presenting the admissions information session with a professional staff member to groups of 150+ daily visitors 
  • Managing the mock residential hall space 
  • Other tasks as assigned 
  • All interns will work on projects within admissions & aid within the functional areas of:
    • Visit Experience (VX) and Events 
    • Inclusion, Access, and Special Populations (IAS)
    • Marketing & Communications (MarComms) 
    • Systems and Student Financial Services (SFS) 
    • Recruitment

Required skills/characteristics

  • Summer Interns must be full-time undergraduate students in the Classes of 2027, 2028, or 2029 and be able to make the necessary time commitment. 
  • Good academic standing at a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA, and good conduct standing with the university.
    • By applying, applicants give the Admissions Office permission to check records with the Registrar and the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards.
  • Enthusiasm about the university and what it offers students 

Desired skills/characteristics

  • Comfort in giving up to 90-minute campus tours in the summer heat and humidity 
  • Comfortable with public speaking in both small and large groups.
  • Commitment to providing the highest level of customer service to every visitor.
  • Self-starter who takes initiative and is willing to jump-in and assist however is needed.
  • We are committed to building a diverse team, and welcome applicants from underrepresented communities.

Hours

  • The internship is a full-time position at 37.5 hours/week.
  • Start Date: Monday, May 11, 2026 End Date: Friday, August 14, 2026.
  • The Undergraduate Admissions Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am-5pm with occasional programs on early mornings, evenings, and on Saturdays, and Sundays. Interns should expect to work the majority of their shifts between Monday – Friday with the occasional Saturday or Sunday as needed. Non-paid vacation time is available.
  • All interns are required to attend a mandatory training that will occur May 11 – 14, 2026, and are expected to staff all of our special visit days. Our special visit days will occur mostly on Mondays and Fridays throughout the month of July.
  • This is a temporary position, but with the option to turn this into an Academic Year Bear Ambassador position based on performance and staffing needs.

Compensation 

  • Interns will be compensated at a rate of $16 per hour 
  • Additional perks such as on-campus housing or parking are negotiable upon an offer of employment 

Application process

Apply via Handshake and include:

  • A resume– including major(s)/minor(s), cumulative GPA, involvement at WashU, and relevant skills/experience 
  • A cover letter – should include why you are interested in the Summer Intern position and which functional area(s) you are interested in 
  • Contact information for 1 reference. This can be a WashU community member (advisor, professor, research mentor, etc.) or someone who can speak to your character and work ethic that is not a peer, family member, or friend. 
  • Preference will be given to those who apply by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026.

Questions?

Please reach out to Jennie Jean-Jacques and Jessica Napier at BearAmbassadors@email.washu.edu