On Wednesday, January 17th in the Nott Memorial, a variety of campus offices hosted the yearly Student Leadership Fair. The event advertised a variety of campus programs and organizations that are currently accepting applications for leadership positions. The Concordiensis has compiled a list of all of the applications that are currently open and contact information for each of them.
Career Center
The Career Center is currently accepting applications for the Peer Career Advisor (PCA) program, where students work with other students on resumes, cover letters, networking, and other career preparation guidance. This is only available to work study students, and eligible students can apply on Handshake. Students can contact the career center at [email protected] for more information.
Admissions Office
For current Juniors, the admissions office is accepting applications for the Admissions Senior Internship, where senior students would interview prospective students for the admissions office. The application closes on January 28th, and students are also required to attend an information session. Students can also apply using this link.
For all students, you can also apply to the Moses-Viney Partnership program, which aims to recruit underrepresented students to Union. Interested students can fill out an interest form. Students can submit their interest using this link.
For both programs, students can contact [email protected] for more information.
Kenney Center
The Kenney Community Center recruits volunteers year round, and students can get involved in a variety of programs such as: STEP (Science and Technology Entry Program), Community Clean Ups, Pen Pals, Junior Science, Hunger Prevention, Discovery Academy, and more. Students can contact [email protected] for more details. In addition, students can learn more about and sign up for opportunities using the Kenney Center’s Linktree.
Minervas
This term, students are able to run for a variety of positions within their Minerva councils. Students can contact their individual Minervas or [email protected] to inquire about their options.
Community Advisor (CA) Program
The Community Advisor Program, previously known as the Residential Advisor Program, is accepting applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. Students would oversee students on their residence hall floor and serve as an advisor to the community. Applications are due on January 28th, with interviews scheduled for the following week. Students can contact [email protected] to inquire about the program, and can use this link to apply.
Writing Center
The writing center is recruiting students for the Writing Center Peer Mentor program, where students would work with other students to improve essays and other writing assignments. Students can contact Joe Johnson at [email protected] for more information, or go to the writing center’s website to learn more information.
Orientation Leader Positions
On February 1st, applications for Pre-O, Global Orientation, First Year Orientation, and Transfer Orientation leaders will open. The applications will be due on February 14th and there will be information sessions in Karp 105 on January 31st and February 12th at 12:50 p.m. Students can also contact [email protected] for more information.
ACE (Association for Campus Events)
ACE is recruiting new members to help plan and run their late night events. They meet on Tuesdays at 4 p.m. in Reamer 406. Interested students can contact [email protected] for more information.
Student Forum
Student Forum’s Executive Board and Class Officer elections will take place in the Spring term, and students can run for Junior Trustee, President, VP of Intercultural Affairs, VP of Finance, VP of Academics, VP of Campus Life, VP of Sustainability, VP of Administration, Class President, Class Vice President, and Class Treasurer/Secretary. Students can contact [email protected] to inquire about these positions.
Cocoa House
Cocoa House is a program where members of the Schenectady Community can provide academic enrichment and sustainable life skills to inner city Schenectady youth. Students can contact [email protected] to inquire about volunteering opportunities.
