Scholar Ambassador

Reference
1088635

Branch
University of Warwick

Start date
06/01/2025

Duration
Other - See Job

Hours and days
Flexible working pattern

Dress code
Smart Casual

Rate of pay
£12.00

Holiday rate
£1.45

Role

The Scholar Ambassador Scheme plays a key role in showcasing the tangible impact of donation on student lives, fostering stronger connections with alumni and donors, and inspiring further philanthropic support for the University of Warwick.

By sharing your story and experiences, as an ambassador you will create a powerful connection between donors and the beneficiaries of their support. Our ambassadors not only cultivate a sense of gratitude and satisfaction among our donor community, but also inspire them to continue supporting the University’s mission.

The positive impact stories shared by our Scholar Ambassadors will also attract new supporters, and encourage existing donors to continue their support, ultimately contributing to an increase in philanthropic income and therefore the number of students in receipt of financial support in the years to come.

This opportunity is open to first and second-year undergraduate students, postgraduate students joining Warwick, and research students in their first or second year at Warwick.

Please note: This role is aim primarily at students who are recipients of a scholarship administered by the Development and Alumni Engagement team, but we are also keen for students to act as ambassadors for other key schemes in which students receive financial support. Please apply if you have received financial support or been a part of one of the following: Into University, Warwick Scholars Programme, Medicine (hardship fund or bursary recipient), Women in Economics, Women in Engineering, Work Experience Bursary, Warwick Enterprise (but still a scholarship recipient), Warwick in Africa, Foundation Year WBS, WMG

If you have any questions about the Scholar Ambassador Scheme, and would like to speak to someone before applying please contact: Sabath Shazia, sabath.shazia@warwick.ac.uk

Duties and responsibilities

As a Scholar Ambassador, the key roles and responsibilities are any or all of the following, but not limited to:

• Acting as a representative, sharing your story and experience so far of receiving a scholarship or other financial support and what it’s like to be a Warwick student in 2024
• Attending alumni and donor visits and meetings (sharing your experience), either in person, on campus or virtual meetings. You will be expected to also attend a pre-meeting briefing (typically a 30 minute Teams call). These are arranged on an ad-hoc basis and will depend on your course and areas of interest.
• Provide excellent, thorough, engaging campus tours for alumni and donors.  You will be expected to also attend a pre-meeting briefing (typically a 30 minute Teams call).
• Attending alumni (graduates/former students) and donors (supporters) events, as student guests or a student speaker. These might be on campus, or London. Some of these opportunities will be paid, some voluntary.
• Creative Writing – we'd love to know if you have a passion or talent for creative writing – poetry, short stories
• Vlogging – are you a budding filmmaker or YouTuber and want to share a day in the life as a scholarship recipient?
• Being in photographs – we always need new and fresh photos for our alumni and donor comms
• Videos – we love to share video content with our audience, and sharing student stories are always well received – you can see some examples here
• Content writing – considering a career in writing, comms or journalism? We’re looking for ambassadors who are keen to share their stories, and share the impact of donations on the student community through blog posts and other written materials, online and print
• Photography and video editing – if you have these skills
• Phone calls to donors to thank them for their support
• Other ad-hoc administrative tasks and projects within the scope of the Development and Alumni Engagement team

Skills and experience

Whilst a training session will be provided every year you’re an ambassador will be provided, and you will receive a briefing before every alumni/donor interaction, we are also looking for the following skills:

Essential

• Excellent verbal communication skills – ability to articulate thoughts clearly, with confidence, in both formal and informal settings to share your experience as a Scholar Ambassador effectively
• Strong interpersonal skills – ability to build rapport and connect with people from diverse backgrounds
• Public speaking skills – confident and friendly approach, and the ability to present information, when giving campus tours
• Interest in alumni and donor relations – passion for connecting with the university community
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment – flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities – many of our alumni and donor visits are often arranged with short to little notice, so you may be required to attend as a Scholar Ambassador with only a week or less to prepare.
• A willingness to learn and develop new skills

 Preferred for specific responsibilities, but not essential:

• Excellent written communication skills – if keen to become a content writer as part of your Scholar Ambassador role
• Creative writing or storytelling abilities – talent for expressing ideas in a compelling and engaging manner
• Experience with campus tours – familiarity with the campus and ability to guide visitors with confidence and efficiency. Training will be provided.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Basic understanding of social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.
• Experience with video editing software (preferred but not essential): Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, etc.
• Photography skills (preferred but not essential): Ability to capture high-quality images.

 

Location
Mostly on campus, occasionally virtual Teams calls

Additional information

Start date: 06/01/25

 

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