Student: Philanthropy Ambassador, 2026-27

Augsburg University; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Augsburg University in Minneapolis is seeking a motivated Philanthropy Ambassador to engage fellow students and explain how donor support enhances their Augsburg experience. This role supports the Advancement Services team and offers a hands-on opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills.

You will learn, educate, and connect students with donors, embodying generosity, gratitude, and relationship-building across campus while dedicating about 12 hours a month to this paid student

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Able to take initiative and work independently.
• Curiosity about how generosity creates opportunity for students and communities.

Responsibilities

• Learn how donor-funded scholarships reduce tuition and increase access.
• Engage fellow students in conversations about giving and its impact.
• Facilitate connections between students and donors through thank-you outreach.
• Represent Augsburg University values of generosity and relationship-building across campus.

Skills

Strong communicator

Initiative

Independent worker

Curious about generosity

Job description

• Part-time
• Job Classification: Student employee
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (hourly)
• Department: Advancement Services
• Type of employment: Student

Company Description

Augsburg Universityis committed to helping ourstudentexplore their vocation. As aUniversity with a calling, we welcome the unique gifts that each of our employees brings to our collective work, and we are committed to supporting our studentsas they seek to match those gifts with the needs of theUniversity and our larger community.

Student employment with Augsburg is more than a job - it is an opportunity for Augsburg students to gain meaningful workexperience in a supportive setting that promotes professional growth, personal accountability, teamwork and collaboration and quality work that lives up to our mission ofeducatingstudents to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.

Job Description

Are you passionate about Augsburg, relationships, and the power of generosity? We're looking
for a self-motivated student to serve as a Philanthropy Ambassador — a peer educator who
helps fellow students understand how donor support shapes their Augsburg experience.

Duties:

• Learn how donor-funded scholarships directly reduce tuition and make an Augsburg education more accessible
• Engage fellow students in meaningful conversations about the culture of giving and its impact on our community
• Facilitate connections between students and their scholarship benefactors through thank-you outreach
• Represent the values of generosity, gratitude, and relationship-building across campus

This is a paid annual position working with the Advancement Team and requires approximately
12 hours per month.

Qualifications

Who We're Looking For
You're an Augsburg enthusiast — someone who genuinely loves this university and wants to
champion what makes it special. You're a strong communicator who believes relationships are
the foundation of a healthier society. You take initiative, work independently, and are curious
about how generosity creates opportunity for students and communities alike.
This role is a great fit if you:

• Are proud to be an Auggies and love sharing that pride with others
• Value authentic connection and community
• Are comfortable starting conversations and influencing peers
• Want to make your time at Augsburg meaningful beyond the classroom

Additional Information

All student applicants must attach the following for consideration:

• Resume

Augsburg University is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact the Human Resources department by phone at 612.330.1058 or email at [emailprotected] . Human Resources is located at 20 Memorial Hall.

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