Student Alumni Ambassadors
This group of proud students is hired to serve as the link between the UW Alumni Association and current UW students.
The UWAA student alumni ambassadors engage with a wide range of people who make up our Husky community, from alumni and university officials to prospective and fellow students.
Want to join the team?
Join a committee to build valuable leadership and professional skills while making a lasting impact on the Husky community.
Open positions:
Join a Committee
Join the UWAA Student Alumni Ambassador team to build valuable leadership and professional skills while making a lasting impact on the Husky community. Current committees include:
- Campus & Community Relations
- Professional Development
- Outreach & Promotions
Student alumni ambassador responsibilities
Responsibilities
- 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 Socials and UW Husky Landing, at campus events and via social media
- Host alumni, prospective students, university officials and students at UWAA and Seattle-area events
- Ensure the success of UWAA events through participating in day-of event coordination
Provide insight and feedback on student interests and trends
Learning Outcomes
- Develop campus/community relation skills essential to fostering positive relationships with UW/UWAA community constituents (students, alumni, faculty, staff, parents & friends)
- Improve marketing & promotion techniques as part of the goal to connect the UW student population with UWAA’s student programs/membership
- Learn effective event management practices (set-up/tear-down, greeting/hosting, tabling)
- 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
- Will be expected to work at least 20 hours/quarter
- Must intend to work three consecutive quarters during the first year of employment
- Must be able to attend ambassador training and monthly meetings
- Expected to represent the UWAA, its mission, values, and programs in a positive manner
- A valid Washington State driver’s license may be required to operate the UWAA van
- Ability to lift 20 pounds regularly and up to 40 pounds occasionally for event setup/tear down