Student Advancement Ambassadors

Join our team of Student Advancement Ambassadors.

Position Overview:

The Student Advancement Ambassador (SAA) is a member of the Annual Fund Team at the SU Foundation. SAAs are responsible for supporting SUF’s annual giving programs and communications and for inviting alumni, parents and friends of SU to make philanthropic contributions to the SU Foundation. SAA applicants should be highly motivated to advance the university through strong philanthropic support and eager to make connections with alumni, parents and friends of SU.

The position will work closely with the Director of Development, and Assistant Annual Fund Director to engage donors of the university in a multi-channel approach (phone, email, video, etc).

Position Expectations:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Engagement: Assist in strengthening SUF’s philanthropic support by engaging and stewarding donors. Maintain an assigned portfolio of donors and increase personalized communication to assigned donors. Programs and fundraising focus vary by time of the year, and portfolios will reflect that.
• Communication: Assist in strengthening outreach to alumni, parents, and friends through personalized outreach through various channels including: phone, email, video message, and print materials.
• Collaboration: Assist in a seamless experience for SUF donors by making gift giving easy and by connecting requests to the full time Annual Fund staff when needed.
• Administration: Track and manage interactions with alumni, parents, and friends through the use of RAISE software. Process gifts for donors online, and update donor contact information.

This role is a fantastic opportunity for students interested in careers in higher education, business development, communication, marketing, public relations, entrepreneurship, and for those who want to build professional skills. The SAA position offers flexible scheduling through the fall and spring semester.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled full time Shippensburg University Student in good academic standing
• Ability to work both independently and as a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible Schedule

To apply please send resume to Serena Herrington ([email protected]).