USC Student Ambassador (Tour Guide) Application

Student Ambassadors (also referred to as Tour Guides) are the face of USC, sharing their knowledge of, passion for, and why they chose USC with campus visitors. *No previous experience is required for this role.

To learn more about our eligibility requirements, time commitment, and expectations, please review the job posting here. If you have additional questions about the role or the application process, please visit our website or reach out to acjobs@usc.edu. Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to reading your application!

Important Note! This application must be completed in one session. Your progress will not be saved if you exit the tab. We encourage you to review "Section 3: Short Answer Responses" to prepare your answers ahead of time. Feel free to type your written response in a Word/Google Doc and transfer it into your application when you are ready to submit the full application. All questions with an asterisk* are required for application submission.

This application is due on Monday, September 1, 2025 by 11:59 PM PT.

Section 1: Personal Information

First Name*

Preferred Name (Optional)

Last Name*

USC ID Number*

USC Email*

Cell Phone Number*

Hometown*

Home State/Country*

If applicable, please list any languages other than English that you speak fluently. (Optional)

How did you hear about this position?*

If you selected Other, please describe how you heard about this position:*

Section 2: Academic Information

Class Standing*
Due to our rigorous training processes, we are unable to consider candidates in their final year of undergraduate studies. We also do not consider graduate students for these positions.

First Year

Second Year

Third Year

Fourth Year, NOT in my final year of study

I entered USC as a:*

First Year (Fall)

First Year (Spring)

Transfer (Fall)

Transfer (Spring)

Please explain how you spent your fall term before enrolling at USC as a Spring Admit:*

Where did you study abroad?*

Please let us know how you spent your fall term:*

Do you identify as a first-generation college student?*
At USC, we define first-generation students as those whose parents do not have four-year degrees. Even if you have older siblings who are currently attending or have graduated from college, you are considered part of the first generation to enroll in, and eventually complete, college.

Yes

No

I don't know

Please list your USC major(s):*

Please list your USC minor(s):

Cumulative USC GPA*
If you are in your first term at USC, please list "N/A", as you will not have a USC GPA at time of application. The Admission Center requires all student staff to maintain a minimum 2.5 USC GPA throughout employment.

Section 3: Short Answer Responses

Review the bulleted responsibilities in the "Overview" section of the Student Ambassador job posting. Select one to guide your response.

What is a strength you can bring to the team to support the responsibility you chose from the job posting? Additionally, provide an example of when you demonstrated this strength in a past involvement, job, class, or other situation.*

At the end of every tour, all tour guides share their "Tommy Section" which includes why they chose to attend USC (or why they continue to choose USC) and their advice to prospective students in the group. Think of a campus tour as sharing your story.

Share your written "Tommy Section" with us. Be sure to include why you chose (or continue to choose) USC and your advice to prospective students.*

Section 4: Acknowledgement of Time Commitment and Availability Expectations

Please review the full section titled "2026 Break Availability Expectations" in the job posting here.

By initialing here, I acknowledge that I reviewed and understand the 2026 Break Availability Expectations for the Student Ambassador (Tour Guide) role.*

Please select which summer block(s) you would be available to work if selected for the position. You must select at least one block.*

Summer Block A: May 26 - July 2 (housing provided)

Summer Block B: July 6 - August 7 (housing provided)

Please review the full sections titled "Time Commitment (During Training)" and "Time Commitment (Post-Training)" in the job posting here.

By initialing here, I acknowledge that I reviewed and understand the Time Commitment expectations for the Student Ambassador (Tour Guide) role.*

Exceptions: While exceptions to the above expectations and requirements are rarely granted, please use the spaces below to indicate any known conflicts with the job posting that you foresee at this time for the 25-26 academic year. If offered the position, all conflicts will be reviewed by Admission Center Professional Staff and applicants will be notified if their conflicts can be approved.

Friday Training (2-5pm) Conflicts:

Wednesday Staff Meeting (5-6pm) Conflicts:

Break Availability (Spring Break or Summer) Conflicts:

Section 5: Additional USC Information

Please review and answer the following questions. Your responses will not impact your candidacy for this job, but may change payroll procedures if hired.

Have you been awarded Work Study funds in your Financial Aid Summary this academic year (2025-2026)?*

Yes

No

If you answered yes to the previous question, please list the amount of Work Study funds you have been awarded for the full 2025-2026 academic year.*

If hired, what percentage of the award would you be able to put towards the Student Ambassador role?*
If you have or plan to have multiple jobs on campus, you can allocate a percentage of your work study funds to different roles.

Are you enrolled (or will you be enrolled) at USC as an international student?*

Yes

No

Are you already employed as a USC student worker?*

Yes

No

Section 6: Final Agreement and Signature

By signing here, I am completing my application and verify that all information is accurate. I am acknowledging that I reviewed the job description and understand the expectations and responsibilities for the Student Ambassador (Tour Guide) role. I am also verifying that I read and agree to adhere to the USC Student Handbook, and I give consent for the Enrollment Services Division to conduct a disciplinary check with USC’s Office of Academic Integrity and Office of Community Expectations.

This is the final section. Once you click submit, your application will be submitted and will no longer be editable.