Student Employment
Join the Visitor & Information Programs (VIP) team!
We employ enthusiastic and friendly candidates to lead tours and provide information for prospective students, visitors, and the campus community.
Salary: $8/hr + raises
Schedule: Pre-set weekday, early evening, and weekend hours, including one evening
staff meeting per month.
Be an Information Guide
Information Guides assist students, faculty and staff, prospective students, visitors, and members of the community with information about the campus and surrounding areas. Information Guides work at our three locations:
- Campus Information Center, Red Gym
- Bascom Information Desk
- Welcome Center, 21 N. Park St.
Be a Tour Guide
Tour guides serve as UW ambassadors, giving prospective student, admitted student, educational, and visitor destination tours. Tour Guides educate visitors about academics and campus life, as well as the history, traditions, and achievements of the university.
Submit Your Application
- During hiring periods, applications will be available for download here.
- Spring employment applications are available in early October.
- Summer and Fall applications are available in early March.
What our student staff say:
“VIP has always been very flexible with my class schedule. I can get my academic work done and still have a fun job that pays well.” —Andrea
“Not only did I share my experiences at this awesome university with countless visitors, I also gained lifelong friendships with my fellow VIP staff.” —Johnny
“The future leaders of this world need guidance and support. As a guide, you can be the role model and support they need.” —Carlos, Admissions-Minority Applicant Services