Advancement Ambassadors

Purpose/Mission

The Advancement Ambassadors are committed to those activities which strengthen and enhance the advancement of PSU. They will promote the University, and its interests and goals to develop meaningful communications among students, faculty, staff, employers, alumni, and friends. They will represent PSU in private and public events related to the University, and identify and cultivate leadership for future university needs, class activities, and voluntary support programs. Advancement Ambassadors work closely with PSU University Advancement.

*Note: This group is different than Admission Ambassadors, which provide tours for potential incoming students.

Goals

• Creating a diverse volunteer organization that engages the unique talents and gifts of PSU students in support of institutional advancement and university-wide events.
• Developing service-oriented student leaders through training and practical application.
• Increasing student awareness of and participation in university events designed to enhance interaction with PSU donors, employers, alumni and friends
• Building community among students, alumni, donors, faculty, employers, staff and friends through active support of PSU

Benefits

Include, but are not limited to

• Members of Advancement Ambassadors, who fully commit to the organization, will have the opportunity to receive training in the following areas:
  • Professionalism
  • Etiquette
  • Public Relations
  • Event Planning
  • Philanthropy
  • Leadership
  • PSU History
  • World-class service

• Members will gain confidence working with other talented student leaders and campus staff.
• Members will have the opportunity to participate in mentorship/job shadow programs.
• Members will have the opportunity to work with exceptional staff in the division of University Advancement including the offices of:
  • Advancement Services
  • Alumni & Constituent Relations
  • Career Services
  • KRPS 
  • University Development
  • University Marketing & Communication

Eligibility

• PSU students must have completed a minimum of 48 academic hours by the end of the spring application semester.
• Transfer students must have a minimum of 48 academic hours and have completed one full semester at PSU (can include the spring semester of application).
• Students must also be in good academic standing and an active participant in the university community.
• Members must attend monthly meetings.
• Members must volunteer for a minimum of 6 hours per semester
• In addition to six hours of service, members must participate in the following activities:
  • August Orientation 
  • A minimum of one football Saturday (GorillaFest, before the game)
  • President's Society
  • T.A.G. Week

Leadership Opportunities 

The following responsibilities require additional leadership. Members can apply for these positions during August Orientation.

Pittsgiving Coordinator
Plan fall event for Philanthropy Week (November)
Communicate event details
Schedule volunteers for day of event

T.A.G. Coordinator
Plan spring event T.A.G. (Thank-A-Gorilla)
Communicate event details
Schedule volunteers for day of event

Honorary Family Day Host
Serve as part of the selection committee
Host winning family during Saturday Football game

Ambassador Application Form

Ambassador Nomination Form

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