STAT Ambassador

University Of Portland; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Portland invites applications for the STAT Ambassador role, a part-time student employment opportunity to engage alumni, parents, and friends of the University. You will support fundraising, scholarship funding, program budgets, and campus services while developing skills in sales, communication, and relationship management.

Shift times are Monday-Thursday 5:30-8:30 PM, Friday 2-5 PM, and Sunday 2-5 PM, with a growth path into future terms.

Qualifications

• Comfortable speaking to people on the phone.
• Detail-oriented with organizational skills.
• Enthusiastic, respectful, and reliable.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a diverse audience.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Open to giving and receiving feedback.
• Able to handle personal information with confidentiality.
• Available to work two of the scheduled shifts listed above.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate positive relationships between the University and alumni, friends, and parents.
• Communicate with prospective donors through multiple channels in a professional manner.
• Create video, email, and text content for donors.

Skills

Phone calls

Relationship building

Detail oriented

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Feedback openness

Job description

Students Today Alumni Tomorrow ( STAT ) is seeking enthusiastic and motivated students to join our program. As a STAT Ambassador, you will play a crucial role in connecting with alumni, parents, and friends of the institution. Join STAT and help increase engagement, scholarship funding, program and activities budgets, and campus services for every student!

This part-time student employment opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact while you build your skills in sales, communication, fundraising, technology, and relationship management while reaching out to supporters of the University. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for students who want to make a difference and can give you a head start in virtually any career.

Shift times are Monday-Thursday 5:30-8:30 PM, Friday 2-5 PM, and Sunday 2-5 PM. There is an opportunity to continue into future terms. All class years are encouraged to apply!

Core Duties

• Facilitate and maintain positive relationships between the University and its community members (alumni, friends, and parents)
• Communicate with prospective donors through multiple channels of engagement in a professional and positive manner
• Create video, email, and text content to send to donors
• Raise funds that support scholarships, academic programs, research projects, and other philanthropic efforts
• Follow all fundraising, privacy, and telecommunications laws related to their work
• Collaborate with team members to achieve individual and team fundraising goals
• Attend relevant student activities and assist University Relations staff as needed
• Attend regular training sessions to enhance communication and fundraising skills
• Other relevant duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Comfortable speaking to people on the phone
• Detail-oriented with organizational skills
• Enthusiastic, respectful, and reliable
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect with a diverse range of individuals
• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Open to giving and receiving feedback
• Able to handle personal information with extreme sensitivity and confidentiality
• Available to work two of the scheduled shifts listed above

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with University of Portland and its philanthropic initiatives is a plus
• Preferences will be given to students with Federal Work Study in their Financial Aid package

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for approximately 3 hours
• Occasionally lifting things around the house
• Ability to navigate campus grounds for events and activities, either on foot, with the use of a wheelchair, or other mobility device.

Posting Number SE1085-2023

Number of Vacancies 10

Estimated Start Date 09/01/2026

Open Date 08/04/2026

Close Date 11/01/2026

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Why are you interested in this position at the University of Portland? (Open Ended Question)
• * This role involves interacting with alumni, parents, and guests at events and over the phone. How do you approach meeting new people or starting conversations with those you don't know? (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation

Contact
University of Portland
5000 N. Willamette Blvd
Portland, Oregon
97203-5798
503.943.8484
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