Find Your Potential with Student Leadership Positions
Demonstrating a capacity for leadership isn’t just for job and grad school applications (though it certainly helps)— being a leader expands your capacity for compassion, problem-solving, and self-confidence. A great place to start building leadership skills is with a student leadership position right on campus. Want to see if these positions are right for you? Read on, and don’t forget to apply by January 22nd!
What are student leadership positions?
Student leadership positions include Resident Assistants (RA’s), Orientation Leaders (OL’s), and Chatham Activities Board (CAB) Coordinators.
Resident Assistants (RA’s):
What do they do?
Live with students in a residence hall
Serve as a resource to students in need
Assist with supporting student concerns & providing resources
Support community development in the halls
Serve as a role model & a mentor
What do they make?
Compensation includes single room and book scholarship for each semester.
1st Year: $150 per term
2nd Year: $270 per term
3rd & 4th Years: $770 per term
What zodiac sign might enjoy this position?*
Cancer— Loves building communities and connection
Taurus— Their cozy single room will be an inspiration to all
Scorpio— Hear us out! They’re good listeners, have innate emotional intelligence, and are natural homebodies
Capricorn— Great at modeling organization and responsibility for their peers
*Editor’s Note: Obviously, if you’re interested in any student leadership position, you should apply for it, regardless of astrology! This was just a way to showcase different aspects of these positions and not meant to be prescriptive nor an endorsement of astrology as anything other than a fun way to talk about personality traits.
Orientation Leaders (OL’s):
What do they do?
Welcome our new students to Chatham during orientation
Create an inclusive environment for all students
Assist our new students with meeting other students, experiencing events, and becoming acclimated to campus
Lead a group of 15-20 first year students throughout Orientation
What do they make?
$500 applied to your student account for OL training and Orientation Week
An additional $100 for fall term requirements
What zodiac sign might enjoy this position?
Aries— For those ready and raring to start the school term
Leo— Leading the way and setting the tone? Sounds like a Leo thing!
Aquarius— Values creating an inclusive space for the next generation of Cougars
Libra— Great at introducing the concept of balance to new students who may feel overwhelmed
Chatham Activities Board (CAB) Coordinators:
What do they do?
Coordinate and plan weekend and late night activities for the campus community
Complete about 10 office hours per week during the academic year
Recruit general members to serve on the CAB Committee
Create a vibrant campus life experience through innovative ideas and programming
What do they make?
$1,200 per term stipend
What zodiac sign might enjoy this position?
Virgo— A natural organizer who loves creating a vibe
Sagittarius— Cheerleaders at heart who love social variety and getting others on board for the fun
Pisces— Gets to think creatively and flex their social side
Gemini— Has so many activities and program ideas they may have to be a CAB member every year
We hope you enjoyed this look at student leadership positions at ChathamU! Click here to apply by January 15th!