Presidential Ambassador

Position Summary

Looking to gain valuable professional experience while becoming more involved in the Thomas More University community? The Office of Institutional Advancement is seeking motivated, dependable, and outgoing students to serve as Presidential Ambassadors.

Presidential Ambassadors support the University’s alumni engagement, fundraising, donor stewardship, events, and Advancement operations while serving as student representatives of Thomas More. This is a hands-on role that offers a mix of office projects, alumni and donor interaction, event support, outreach, and behind-the-scenes work that helps strengthen relationships between the University and its community.

No two days are exactly the same. Presidential Ambassadors may help welcome alumni at a major University event one day and work on a mailing, make alumni phone calls, organize event materials, or assist with a special project the next.

This position is ideal for students who are dependable, personable, organized, willing to take initiative, and interested in gaining real-world professional experience while making meaningful connections across the Thomas More community.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a welcoming and professional student representative of Thomas More University at alumni, donor, and University events.
• Assist with event preparation, setup, registration and check-in, guest hospitality, and other event-day needs.
• Support alumni and donor outreach through phone calls, thank-you notes, invitations, stewardship efforts, and other communications.
• Assist with administrative and project-based work, including preparing materials, mailings, data entry, organization, and special projects.
• Help maintain accurate and organized alumni and donor information within University systems.
• Assist with alumni engagement and discovery projects that help the Advancement team learn more about and reconnect with members of the Thomas More community.
• Help organize and maintain event supplies, shared office spaces, and storage areas.
• Participate in Presidential Ambassador meetings, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with members of the Institutional Advancement team and fellow Presidential Ambassadors.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality when working with alumni, donor, student, and University information.
• Take initiative, ask questions, and assist with additional projects as needs arise.

Qualifications

• Current Thomas More University student in good academic standing.
• Dependable and able to follow through on scheduled shifts, assignments, and event commitments.
• Friendly, professional, and comfortable interacting with alumni, donors, students, faculty, staff, and guests.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and contribute as part of a team.
• Comfortable with basic computer-based and administrative work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use good judgment when handling University information.
• Some evening and weekend availability is preferred, particularly during major University and alumni events.
• Previous work experience is not required — a positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn are most important.

What You'll Gain

• Flexible scheduling designed to work around your academic commitments.
• Real-world professional experience in alumni relations, fundraising, events, communications, and nonprofit/higher education operations.
• Opportunities to interact and build relationships with alumni, donors, University leadership, and community partners.
• Experience in professional communication, event management, project coordination, database operations, and relationship building.
• Professional development, mentorship, and opportunities to take ownership of projects based on your interests and strengths.
• A supportive team environment where ideas and initiative are encouraged.
• And, of course, good playlists and the occasional snack.