Development and philanthropic work are critical to not just SLCC, but higher education and many other fields. SLCC’s enriching Development Student Ambassador Program provides students from diverse fields and backgrounds the opportunity to learn about these fields through collaboration with the SLCC Development Office. This unique experience offers an insider’s look into the complexities of higher education by working alongside Development Officers in the areas of corporate and foundation relations, development, planned giving, donor relations, scholarships, advancement services and stewardship. Students gain practical knowledge and skills that enrich their social and academic experiences while honing leadership skills and building a professional network. Competitive applicants should have a willingness to engage with students, staff, and donors. They must have excellent communication skills, be adaptable to a variety of different tasks, and possess a genuine excitement about SLCC’s mission

SLCC Development Student Ambassadors play a key role in development outreach and marketing to students and the campus community. Student Ambassadors will be tasked with recruiting scholarship recipients for engagement with donors during the Annual Scholarship Luncheon, board meetings, Giving Day activities, and other events.

Other duties include administrative tasks and providing SLCC students the opportunity to engage in and help plan special events and programming.

Assist in the planning, coordinating, promoting, and supporting events and programs hosted by Development office.

Perform clerical functions such as data entry, case management, spreadsheets and other functions as assigned

Assist in outreach and follow up of scholarship recipients.

Complete delegated tasks by Development officers in order to meet various donor/staff needs.

Assist Administrative assistant other duties as assigned

Current Salt Lake Community College Student
2.0 GPA
At least 9 credit hours during Fall and Spring semester
Must not be receiving a student tuition waiver

Professionalism
Student Ambassadors will be expected to take initiative and create unique and effective ways to involve students in the activities of the Development Office. They must work well with diverse populations, including student organizations and faculty, and be highly organized. Successful candidates must possess strong social and customer service skills as well as cultural competencies.

Communication
Students in this position will be the liaison between SLCC students and the Development Office, for events and activities. The ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with diverse individuals of varying abilities, cultures, ages, and ethnic backgrounds is required. Proficiency with a foreign language is a plus. Student Ambassadors will be provided with the tools needed to effectively interact with SLCC supporters in person, over the phone, and online.

Team Work/Collaboration
Student Ambassadors will work closely with Development Officers to identify opportunities where students can be involved.

Good communication skills, experience working with Microsoft Office, especially word and excel.

Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, ability, culture, ethnic background, to maintain good working relationships across the College.

Ability to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic background of community college students, faculty and staff, including those with disabilities.

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”).

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check.