University Ambassador, Campus Tours

Driven. Engaging. Innovative. Do these words motivate you? If so, then we want to talk with you. Academy of Art University offers a rewarding employment experience for those who excel in a dynamic environment and who can consistently deliver high-caliber customer service. We thrive on ingenuity and pursue ideas every day that lead to extraordinary opportunities for tomorrow. Apply here for your next career! Academy of Art University has a rewarding career opportunity for a full-time University Ambassador, Campus Tours working in the heart of San Francisco. In a dynamic team environment, this role excels at and enjoys public speaking, while motivating others. Discover an exciting career in one of the most innovative institutions for higher art education. The University Ambassador, Campus Tours position engages with prospective students and families by leading exciting and informative tours through university facilities. Responsibilities Include: Lead engaging and informative tours of university facilities that inspire prospective students and families and support a positive visitor experience. Provide professional, welcoming, and responsive customer service to prospective students, families, guests, and University staff including accurate and up-to-date information regarding Academy offerings. Encourage prospective students and families to utilize Visitor Center resources, including post tour surveys. Perform administrative duties to include but not limited to, communication via phone and email, schedule tours, support with creating tour schedules and extend invitations for upcoming events. Assist with coordinating special events and school activities. Collaborate effectively with Campus Tours staff and University departments to support tour, event, and visitor needs. Adapt to changing tour schedules, visitor needs, and departmental priorities. Execute all responsibilities in a manner compliant with accreditation requirements as well as state and/or federal laws/regulations. Report compliance-related issues or concerns to the Academy’s Executive Vice President, Financial Aid & Compliance and Chief Student Affairs. Qualifications: A positive attitude and a personable approach Public speaking skills with the ability to engage and inform both individuals and larger groups in a professional and welcoming manner Comfortable engaging with diverse groups and fielding spontaneous questions from prospective students and families to foster a welcoming campus image Anticipates guest needs and navigates logistical surprises with professionalism and grace. Thrives on the move, thinks well on their feet and can smoothly navigate sudden tour changes Excellent time management & organizational skills for handling multiple responsibilities Reliable, punctual, professional, and dependable with scheduling Work Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Work Location: San Francisco, California Compensation: $25.00 to $27.00 per hour Application Deadline: September 7, 2026 Benefits: Academy of Art University offers full-time employees health insurance, 401k options, paid vacation based on years of service (15 days' accrual at start), paid holidays, paid sick leave and a commuter benefit program. The Academy also offers full-time employees an opportunity to take one undergraduate course tuition free each semester. IND123 Academy of Art University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of age, Aids or HIV positive status, marital status, domestic partnership, medical condition or genetic characteristics, race or national origin, pregnancy, religion, sex, gender identity, gender or sexual orientation, name change, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other status protected by federal, state, local or other law. Academy of Art University will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Equal access to the hiring process, services, and employment is available to all persons. Applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact the Human Resources Department at .