Student alumni ambassadors engage with alumni, prospective students, University officials and — most importantly — fellow students. You’ll be part of promoting exciting programs designed to connect students with alumni, help students as they begin to think about their careers and celebrate what it means to be a Husky. This is a paid position. Ambassadors are being hired in late May to begin training and working in Autumn 2024.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with coordinating and hosting UWAA student programs and events
- Encourage today’s students to see themselves as future alumni and valuable lifelong members of the UW community
- Promote UW Alumni Association student programs, such as Huskies@Work, Husky Landing, and social events, and Husky Lunch Network
- Foster connections between current students and alumni
- Provide insight and feedback on student interests and trends
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Learn effective event management practices (setup/tear down, greeting, hosting, tabling)
- Develop campus/community relation skills essential to fostering positive relationships with UW/UWAA community constituents (students, alumni, faculty, staff, parents & friends)
- Improve marketing and promotion techniques as part of the goal to connect the UW student population with UWAA programs
- Gain an in-depth understanding of the University of Washington Alumni Association from both a student and alumni perspective
- Meet, interact, and network with the University of Washington Alumni community of over 500,000
CONSIDERATIONS
- Work up to 30 hours per quarter
- Must intend to work for three consecutive quarters during the year (autumn, winter, and spring)
- Attend ambassador orientation and training in the autumn quarter
- Attend monthly meetings
- Expected to represent the UWAA, its mission, values, and programs in a positive manner
- Ability to lift 20 pounds regularly; up to 40 pounds occasionally for event setup/tear
- A valid Washington State driver’s license may be required to operate the UWAA van