Leadership Consultant for Student Organization Engagement
The Office of Student Leadership and Involvement and Leadership Empowerment and Development (LEAD) are currently seeking undergraduate students to fill the positions of Leadership Consultants. Leadership Consultants will have one of two roles. Leadership Consultant for Student Organization Engagement or Leadership Consultant for Leadership Development.
All LC’s will be asked to help present to various audiences, supporting involvement fairs and other specialty programs, and staff the Leadership Resource Center, located in the Center for Student Involvement on the 2nd floor in Sykes Union. While the position does have some flexibility it does require time and commitment. Those seeking to student teach or hold other time heavy leadership positions on campus should carefully consider if they have the time and flexibility to hold the position.
Responsibilities & Essential Functions
Student Organization Engagement
- Assist all student organizations in following organization process including but not limited to re-registration, elections, transitions, organization bylaws updates
- Guide students seeking to start new organizations through the student organization review process
- Facilitate Get Involved Consultations-one on one with new students as requested
- Help organizations in creating action plans to achieve specific goals as an organization
- Assist student organization leaders in understanding university policies and procedures
- Helping organizations with Event Planning to minimize risk
- Organization compliance with university Anti-Hazing Policy
- RamConnect assistance and education for student organization leaders
- Plan and execute one student leader appreciation event per semester
- Attend and participate in the Council of Organizations
Required Qualifications
- Must be an active full-time undergraduate student in good academic standing during term of position with at least one year of academic work remaining at the University. A minimum grade point average of a 2.5 cumulative GPA is required and must be maintained.
- Must commit 8-10 consistent hours per week and be able to provide day and evening coverage of workshops, presentations, and other office and LEAD events. This time commitment includes a weekly LEAD team meeting.
- Knowledge of the campus and a general understanding of the needs of student leaders and student organizations
- Well-developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Passion for campus involvement, service, community, engagement, and leadership
- Careful attention to detail and willingness to learn
- Must be able to work both individually and collaboratively, and with varying levels of supervision
- Completion of a successful interview process
- Must be able to attend training that occurs in early August.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous participation in West Chester University student organizations and other programs, including our leadership programs
- Willingness to brainstorm new approaches to educate students and student groups on leadership
- Creativity or the willingness to explore your creative side
- Public speaking/program development skills
- Experience using Ram Connect or the ability/willingness to learn this management tool