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Be a Student Leader at UMBC!

An exciting aspect of college is the opportunity to take on a leadership role in activities/programs/initiatives that you love. Doing so will make a difference in the UMBC community, forge everlasting relationships, and add new, advantageous skills to your resume.   

Read on to learn about a few of the countless leadership opportunities UMBC offers.  

Join a Student Organization  

Whether a club sport or a sorority/fraternity, you are bound to implement and gain leadership skills, while also becoming part of a supportive family! Serving on an organization's executive board will allow you to enact skills you will need in the workforce and help you initiate positive changes on campus or in the community.Check out this link for a full list of our incredibly diverse organizations.  

Get a Campus Job  

Put some extra money in your pocket, and extra skills on your resume. Most student positions promote leadership, teamwork, and responsibility. Log in to UMBC’s new job search platform, Handshake, to find open positions.  

Support the UMBC Student Community

  • Join forces with the SGA! As an undergrad student you’re already a part of the SGA, you might as well assume a role and work hand-in-hand with faculty to implement the change you want to see! The 2023-2024 candidate application is open now (Deadline is March 1st)
  • Campus residents stand up and get involved with the Resident Student Associate (RSA)! UMBC is not just your school, it is your home. Engage with residential life staff to make the most out of your on-campus living experience. Email umbcrsaexec@umbc.edu to find out ways to get involved.
  • Welcome Week Leaders (Woolies) – As part of the Woolie team you will serve as a resource to all incoming students during Welcome Week, supporting students in their transition to campus and helping them connect to events and upcoming opportunities.
  • The A-Team – This consists of various student leadership opportunities around supporting new UMBC Students.You can learn more about the following positions here and apply for the 2023-2024 cycle.
Teaching Assistant for Academic Transition Courses
Orientation Peer Advisor (OPA)
Peer Advisor in The Office for Academic & Pre-Professional Advising (OAPA) 
Academic Peer Advocate in Academic Success Center (ASC)
  • Become a part of the Grit Guides team through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Whether as a student assistant or a tour guide, this position allows you to work with prospective students and share your passion for UMBC! Email Gina Ralston (gralston@umbc.edu) for more information.
  • Are you an international student? The Global Ambassador Program is a peer-mentoring program at UMBC that seeks to create a welcoming and considerate community for UMBC’s international students. 

Whatever way you choose to get involved in leadership opportunities on campus, we promise you won’t be disappointed! Not only with you develop lifelong skills that you can add to your resume, you’re also bound to build strong friendships and memories of your time at UMBC! 

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Posted: February 20, 2023, 2:50 PM

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