Volunteer Job Descriptions
Student Recruiter
As alumni, you are in an excellent position to help applicants develop an understanding
of what makes Kent State University unique and wonderful place to attend college. The
more informed our applicants are the more likely they are to choose Kent State
University and who better to inform them but our amazing alumni. You can help by
volunteering to attend our Admissions Receptions in key cities and speaking with
students and their families about what Kent State means to you and your experience here.
Additionally you can serve as valuable resource promoting Kent State University in your
community and by referring prospective students. The best source for finding out about
outstanding prospective students is from you...our alumni, friends, faculty & staff!
Identifying students whom you feel embody the characteristics we seek is a great way to
support your institution.
Recent Graduate Advisory Council Member
The Recent Graduate Advisory Council was created to maintain a strong connection with
Kent State University young alumni and better serve their needs. The council is
comprised of alumni who graduated in the last five years. Alumni volunteers provide
feedback on marketing, fundraising and program development to the Division of
Institutional Advancement to help further the mission of Kent State University.
Volunteers are responsible for attending quarterly meetings at the Williamson Alumni
Center (conference calling is an option), responding to monthly e-communication and
represent the needs and interests of Kent State young alumni.
Scholarship Review Committee- Each March, over 100 students apply for scholarships
that are administered by the Kent State University Alumni Association. 19 scholarships
are awarded annually to future KSU alumni. Volunteers are needed to review the
applications and help determine our annual scholarship winners. This is a great way to
give back to our students and support the importance of philanthropy of providing
scholarships to deserving KSU students.
Presidential Inauguration Representative
An inauguration is not just the formal installation ceremony to celebrate a new university
president, but is comprised of a series of events organized around the ceremony. These
events provide opportunities for the members of the university family to celebrate all
elements of the university, unite those with a stake in the future of the university, and
move forward together with a common understanding and vision for the future.
In cases where our President is unable to attend a Presidential Inauguration we will look
for an alumni delegate, often times who works on the campus hosting the inauguration, to
represent Kent State University at the events surrounding the inauguration and such an
important ceremony.
Homecoming Committee
There were many ways to get involved in Homecoming as a Kent State alumni, student,
faculty or staff member - from interviewing students for Court, judging the parade to
cheering on the Golden Flashes! Homecoming serves as an opportunity to celebrate Kent
State's finest traditions with alumni, students, and the community! The committee will
coordinate all aspects of Homecoming. Interested in volunteering for a Homecoming
committee such as court selection or serving as a parade judge, click here for the
committee preference form.
Kent Student Ambassador Selection Committee
The Kent State Student Ambassadors, established in 1983 as a branch of the Kent State
Alumni Association, is a service organization comprised of Kent State's finest
students. Members actively participate in the community and on campus, inspiring pride
in Kent State University, upholding the university's reputation, and serving as liaisons
between students and administration, campus and community. We need Alumni to help
us select the best of the best!
Distinguished Teaching Award Selection Committee
Since 1967, more than 100 of Kent State’s best teachers have been honored with this
prestigious award. The faculty members who have been recognized come from different
colleges and schools, have diverse backgrounds and teaching styles – but what they share
is a love of learning and the ability to share this with their students. Each year more than
300 faculty members are nominated for this award. Alumni and student volunteers are
needed to review the nominations and help determine the finalists and three recipients.
This is a tangible way for Kent State alumni students to show their appreciation for the
hard work and dedication faculty members show their students.
Careers over Coffee Panelist
The Careers over Coffees program is designed to provide students with an informal
setting to meet with alumni career assistance volunteers and learn from their professional
insight. Panels of alumni from specific fields are assembled speak to student interested in
that career field. Each panelist will be asked to prepare marks covering topics ranging
from how to make your application, to skill-sets potential employers are searching for in
today’s job market. Student will have the opportunity to ask follow up questions over
coffee.
Career Mentors
Alumni volunteers serve as a career networking partners or mentors for students and
graduates to call, email or write with career information. Other Flashes love hearing the
success stories of Kent State alumni, appreciate receiving career advice and enjoy
learning about opportunities within their career paths. Both Student Alumni and Alumni
Association members are eligible to request a mentor. Career mentors will be provided
with resources for mentoring when they volunteer.
National Alumni Board Member
Relocation Assistant
When you become a member of the Alumni Association, you can make yourself available
for other Golden Flashes to contact you if they are new to your area. This is a great way
to make fellow Alumni feel welcome and to meet new people!
Area Representative – This is a great way for alumni to get connected and stay with
other KSU grads in areas across the country without a being an official chapter. Our area
representatives bring together alumni in different parts of the country for socializing,
networking and cheering on KSU in various athletic events.
Chapter Volunteer/Leader
No other volunteer opportunity has the ability to reach more alumni than our Chapter
volunteers! Alumni volunteers have organized alumni chapters that support common
interests and experiences and/or that connect large populations of alumni in key cities….
keeping Flashes connected to one another and the Kent State University.
Chapters count on the involvement and initiative of their volunteers to define the level of
their programming. More information on alumni chapters is available by selecting the
Chapters and Groups
Other ways to get connected & support KSU
Reunion Committee – Reunions are always a great way to connect with old friends and
even meet some new ones! Each year, many different groups, classes and organizations
hold reunions on campus. Joining a committee and helping to plan a reunion is a great
way to give back not only to the University, but also to something that had an impact on
your time spent at Kent. Join committees such as college reunions, the 50th class reunion,
and social Greek reunions. It’s a fun and rewarding way to get involved and see just how
far Kent has come since you’ve been back!
Professional Networking Events
Throughout the year, the Alumni Association will host networking events geared towards
alumni and graduating seniors. Career fields are chosen for many of the networking
events but one general networking event occurs in the spring. Volunteers with substantial
experience in the career field are needed to provide those new to the field or those trying
to broaden their professional network personal interaction.
Become a member: Your support can also benefit you. Kent State Alumni Association
members enjoy benefits and services such as discounts at local merchants and auto
insurance, career assistance programs – all while enjoying invaluable connections with
one another.
Athletics - Purchase season tickets and show your Kent State Pride by attending sporting
events to cheer for your favorite sport.
Class Notes - Have you recently gotten married or started a new career? Let us know of
any changes in your life that you would like to share with fellow alums by submitting or
updating a class note.
Online Community - Register for the Alumni Association's online community. - link
Events - Attend Alumni Association events to reconnect with former classmates and
make new friends. Click here for a list of upcoming events and a recap of our past
events.
Make a Gift to KSU – Scholarship, Annual Fund
Participate in National Alumni Day of Service
Student Internships - Encourage your company to offer an internship to a current KSU
student. You receive a valuable employee while the student receives practical, hands-on
experience.