About the Program

The Chancellor's Ambassadors represent USC Aiken in the community and at university events, in an effort to build and foster relationships between students, alumni, and the community. As they support the work of the Chancellor and the Advancement offices, the USC Aiken Alumni Association Board provides guidance and direction as they will soon be future alumni leaders. Chancellor Ambassadors apply for the position and are then selected after an interview with USC Aiken alumni and staff.

Purpose: 

• To develop student volunteers into future alumni leaders.
• To promote goodwill and beneficial relationships between the University and other constituents.
• Assist the Office of the Chancellor with hosting special events and programs, which often include important campus supporters.
• To assist students in displaying personal and professional character among all those with whom the Chancellor’s Ambassadors interact.

Request the Ambassadors for An Event

Chancellor Ambassadors are scheduled for events that directly support the activities and functions of the Chancellor and Advancement Offices. On rare occasions, they may be present at other high-profile campus events not sponsored by these offices. If you are making a request, please complete the form linked below at least four weeks before the event. A response to the request will be made within a week of its submission.

Request the Chancellor's Ambassadors for an event

Leadership

Advisors for this group will include the Vice Chancellor for Marketing and Communication and the Executive Assistant to the Chancellor. A representative or designee from the Alumni Board will be a liaison between the Board and the Chancellor Ambassadors. 

The current advisors include:

• Christen Engel
• Carmen Williams

Current Ambassadors

Congratulations to the following students for being named Chancellor’s Ambassadors for the 2022-2023 academic year:

• Maya Finley

•  Andrew Gregory

•  Aisha Griffin

•  Ella James

•  Karli Overton

•  Kippen Wallace

•  Bobby Walters

•  Margaret Knotts

•  Bradlee Hook

•  Sofia Ferreira

•  Breanna Kennedy

•  Lauren King

Future Ambassadors

The application window for the Chancellor's Ambassadors program occurs every spring semester. The deadline to apply to serve for 2023-2024 will be in March 2023. Check back here for updates.

 If you have any questions about the program or the application process, please contact Carmen Williams at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Chancellor's Ambassadors must be sophomores, juniors or seniors. Applicants who are seniors must be able to serve the entire year and therefore cannot be December graduates unless they served as Ambassadors during their junior year.

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Job Description:

• Develop professional relationships with alumni and community leaders at special events
• Provide student representation at Alumni Board meetings and provide student input when requested
• Attend a retreat for the Chancellor’s Ambassadors
• Serve as a representative of the university during university and community special events, including but not limited to:
  1. Commencement events (December and May)
  2. Grad Finale (one day each semester)
  3. Alumni Golf Tournament
  4. Legislative Delegation Joint Meeting
  5. Carolina Day at the State House
  6. Pacers and Polo Event
  7. Get on Board Day
  8. Student Panels
  9. University Tours
  10. Additional special events hosted by the Chancellor or Advancement Offices

Requirements:

• 3.0 GPA
• One letter of recommendation from a current faculty member
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to respond to requests in a timely and professional manner
• Interest in leadership development
• A desire to be a positive advocate of UofSC Aiken with alumni, students, faculty & staff, and in the community
• An ability to work with others as a team player
• Work office hours in Chancellor's Office suite

Organizational Benefits:

• Community and alumni networking opportunities
• Achievements to be recognized through USC Aiken publications and media opportunities
• Customized blazer and polo shirt
• Plaques/recognition to outstanding graduating seniors