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Are You WGU’s Biggest Fan?
Become a WGU Alumni Ambassador!
Being a WGU Alumni Ambassador is a leadership opportunity for alumni who are dedicated to representing WGU. Members share their time and experience by engaging with prospective students, current students, and other alumni.
Here are the available ambassador positions and their job responsibilities
- Social Media & PR - Ambassadors share their WGU stories on social media, in coordination with the Social Media team. They volunteer to assist in regional PR efforts as needed.
- Government Relations - Ambassadors work with the WGU External Affairs and provide volunteer assistance to government relations initiatives to advance WGU’s grant and aid efforts in the states.
- Peer Mentor - Mentorship Ambassadors offer their time and attention to current WGU students seeking peer-to-peer mentorship for success in their program. They do this through the official WGU LinkedIn group and other official networking groups within the university.
- Workplace Promotion - Ambassadors can help promote WGU opportunities to colleagues and provide a firsthand perspective. You may help start an ERG or Chapter within your place of employment to network with other Night Owls
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Serving as a WGU Alumni Ambassador may provide you with various opportunities to advance WGU’s mission, depending on your interest, educational path, and professional background. We may ask you to:
- Provide feedback.
- Work with WGU's Government Relations team on opportunities to educate state legislators about WGU and our goals to support student success.
- Provide testimonials, be interviewed for publication, and participate in media features and informational interviews.
- Be a part of marketing campaigns, including print, social, or other online campaigns.
- Attend or host networking events.
- Represent WGU by attending or participating in conferences, trade events, public interviews, press events, and other events.
- Represent WGU by posting/sharing WGU social media content, answering questions from current and prospective students, tweeting newsworthy items, and just being the WGU brand advocate that you probably already are!
Expertise, Experience, and Benefit
This is an unpaid volunteer opportunity for WGU alumni that offers members a chance to interact and find fulfillment in helping students with their WGU experience and potential students with choosing WGU. Members can use this opportunity to update their résumé with real-world experience in leadership, marketing, event management, recruiting, sales, public speaking, public relations, and more. We encourage all members to add their roles and experiences to their résumé, LinkedIn profile, or wherever else they see fit.
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See Our Ambassadors in Action
Ambassador Theresa Garza with State Director Nursing of Indiana Mary Carney
Ancilla Nursing Job & Transfer Fair
Ambassador Anita Franklin "4 Reasons it's the right time to get your MED."
Publication Feature
Ambassador Erik Kautz's Table at Fifth Third in Ohio
College Fair
Ambassador Greg Nass Discusses IT Careers
Greg had the opportunity to visit a local high school and discuss careers in cybersecurity and WGU.
#WGUGRAD
Share your WGU success story with your friends and family. Don’t forget: include #WGUgrad in your post for a chance to be featured on WGU’s social media.
