Student Leadership Application Process
The Student Leadership Application is an online application process for several leadership positions on campus including Community Facilitators (CFs) and Neighborhood Representatives (NRs). Students complete one general student leadership application that allows them to apply for both positions at one time.
The application for the CF & NR selection processes will be available beginning on Monday, December 11, 2023 at 12:00 PM and is due on Monday, January 22, 2024, by 5:00 PM.
To learn more about the application process before you apply, watch our recorded information session!
For questions regarding Community Facilitator (CF) or Neighborhood Representative (NR) positions or the selection process, please contact residencelife@scu.edu.
Community Facilitators (CFs) are peer leaders who serve as student members of teams in Residential Learning Communities (RLC). The CF position has been designed to support the University Strategic Plan and the Jesuit philosophy for integrated education. CFs contribute to the development of a community of scholars by assisting the academic and personal development of residents and by promoting and supporting an inclusive environment in which differences are thoughtfully explored. Additionally, CFs are expected to know and uphold University policies, procedures, and community standards, work collaboratively to build community, be available to mentor students, and encourage responsible citizenship on and off the SCU campus.
Explore the 2024-2025 CF Position Description to learn more.
Neighborhood Representatives (NRs) are peer leaders who live at The University Villas. NRs contribute to the development of a community of scholars by assisting the academic and personal development of residents and by promoting and supporting an inclusive environment in which differences are thoughtfully explored. Additionally, NRs are expected to know and uphold University policies, procedures, and community standards, work collaboratively to build community and encourage responsible citizenship on and off the SCU campus.
Explore the 2024-2025 NR Position Description for more information.
Residence Life Selection Process
Community Facilitator and Neighborhood Representative applicants will go through the Residence Life selection process, which includes 2 main parts: the application and individual final round interviews with specific communities.
For more information about the process, we highly recommend watching the pre-recorded information session led by our Residence Life Professionals that was sent out via email. The info session will discuss position responsibilities, selection criteria, and the interview process. If you have any questions after watching the information session you can contact us at residencelife@scu.edu.
Watch the CF/NR Information Session
Selection Timeline
Key dates in the 2024-2025 Residence Life selection process include:
- Monday, December 11: Application Form Opens at 12:00PM
- Monday, January 22: Application Due at 5:00PM
- February 12 through 23: Individual Interviews with specific communities (Candidates can be offered interviews at any point during this window)
- Friday, March 1: Final Notifications Sent By Email
Application Instructions
The application is the first step in the process of becoming a student staff member, and includes biographic information and questions about past work, leadership, and volunteer experience.
On the application, candidates will be asked if they are open to all communities. If a candidate is not open to all communities, the candidates will be able to indicate preference for up to three communities where they would most like to be considered.
For more information about each of the individual communities, we recommend you explore their websites and take the time to read the Community Information Packet.
Applications will be scored by Professional Staff, and we recommend that you submit applications that contain thoughtful reflection and detailed descriptions of experiences.
Final Round Individual Interview - By Invitation
After completing the application, each candidate may be offered a live final round interview with community Leadership Teams. Final round individual interviews will take place from February 12 to February 23, 2024 and candidates may be offered interviews at any point during that window. Candidates are not guaranteed final round individual interviews after submitting their application.
Be sure to check your SCU email frequently during this time, as it is the primary method through which you will be contacted to schedule interviews.
Final Notifications
Final notification letters will be sent to all candidates, via SCU email, on Friday, March 1, 2024.