University Campus Suffolk
ALUMNI AMBASSADOR SCHEME
Alumni Ambassador Job Description and Further Information
Due to the success of the Student Ambassador scheme, the UCS Alumni and Development
team have established an Alumni Ambassador scheme. Being part of the Alumni Ambassador
scheme allows graduates to share their unique knowledge about UCS and to continue to stay
involved with UCS life.
The Alumni of UCS are valuable in their experience and enthusiasm about UCS, and as a
result, are some of our most important ambassadors in the outside world. UCS engages in a
wide range of promotional and recruitment activities and Alumni Ambassadors will become
part of these activities to support recruitment and promotion of the institution.
Alumni Ambassadors will have the opportunity to support the Alumni and Development,
Student Recruitment and Marketing teams through a number of activities including: helping at
admissions focused events, providing a graduate’s perspective, visiting schools, attending
recruitment events, helping with fundraising campaigns, setting up reunions, participating in
local community events.
Alumni Ambassadors will become the face of the UCS Alumni Association.
The opportunities for Alumni Ambassadors are listed below. Alumni Ambassadors are
encouraged to get involved in areas/activities of particular interest to them. These
opportunities are not exhaustive and the Alumni and Development Team welcome other ideas
and initiatives from Alumni.
Open days and Visit days
Alumni Ambassadors to have a stand at these events, to talk informally with prospective
students about their UCS experience. There will also be opportunities for Alumni to deliver
short talks about their experience, within Student Life or Careers talks.
School/college visits
The Student Recruitment team are regularly invited into schools to talk about a range of issues
in higher education including applying, students finance, and preparing for higher education.
Where appropriate, Alumni Ambassadors will be invited to accompany the team to schools to
talk about their own experiences whilst at UCS and upon graduation. Alumni will be
encouraged to build links with their old schools where appropriate/possible.
Higher education conventions and careers fairs
Alumni Ambassadors may be invited to attend Higher Education Conventions and school
careers fairs in the UK, EU and Internationally.
Alumni reunions and events
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Whether you are based in the UK, EU or are an International alumni, Alumni Ambassadors will
support the Alumni and Development team by setting up small reunion events both locally
around the world.
Testimonials, quotes and interviews
The UCS Marketing team often require quotes or profiles from graduates for external
publications, such as the prospectus. The Alumni Ambassadors will be approached to provide
their own testimonials.
Online blogs
The Alumni Portal is our main communication tool with alumni. Alumni Ambassadors will be
asked to provide regular online blogs on the portal and our facebook pages encouraging other
alumni to keep in touch. Providing constant updates of what the Alumni Association and other
alumni are up to.
Fundraising and development
Alumni and Ambassadors will help and support the Alumni and Development with fundraising
activities and campaigns and other development work.
Community Engagement activities
UCS organises and participates in a variety of events throughout the year to encourage the
community to engage with UCS. Alumni Ambassadors may be asked to support these events,
particularly if living locally to any of the UCS Centres.
International Alumni Ambassadors
International Alumni will be encouraged to support/mentor students from their home country
during their first few months at UCS. International Alumni Ambassadors will also act as point
of contact between UCS and alumni in their country, helping us to maintain our relationship
with our graduates living and working overseas. Our Ambassadors will help host events for
fellow alumni, serve as contact points for students in their area, and assist UCS staff and
students travelling or studying abroad.
Terms and Conditions
Graduates involved in the Alumni Ambassador Scheme will:
• have completed a degree at UCS
• be required to provide a valid email address to the Alumni and Development team
• inform their employer that they are involved in the scheme
• attend a general training session
Hours of Work
The Alumni Ambassador scheme is a voluntary scheme, and as such, there will be no
minimum hours of work.
Criminal Records Check
Appointment to the pool of Alumni Ambassadors will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure
from the Criminal Records Bureau.
Financial Arrangements
The Alumni Ambassador scheme is a voluntary scheme, and only reasonable travel and
subsistence expenses will be paid. These should be agreed with the Alumni and Development
team prior to working.
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Termination of Contract
Alumni Ambassadors will not be subject to a contract at UCS. However, any Alumni
Ambassadors wishing to remove themselves from the pool should contact the Alumni and
Development team. All Alumni Ambassadors will be required to sign a ‘Code of Conduct’.
Breaking this code of conduct will result in removal from the Alumni Ambassador scheme.
Selection Criteria
Alumni Ambassadors will require the following attributes. For some tasks/roles, Ambassadors
will be required to have specific skills or previous experience.
Education and
Qualifications
Knowledge and
Experience
Skills
Essential
 Graduate of UCS
Desirable
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Knowledge of UCS and the
courses on offer
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Experience of working
with young people
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Excellent communication
skills
Ability to communicate with
a range of different people at
different levels
Ability to work as part of a
team
Excellent punctuality
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Good presentation skills
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Attitude
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Specific
Considerations
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An enthusiastic, committed
and proactive approach to
volunteering
Ability to satisfy a Criminal
Records Bureau Check
Applying to the Alumni Ambassador Scheme
Interested graduates should email alumni@ucs.ac.uk
Any prospective Alumni Ambassadors not already known to the Alumni and Development
team will be required to take part in a short telephone conversation about the role and, where
possible, come in and meet the team.
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