College Possible Minnesota community leaders

January 28, 2022

The Community Leaders Program exists to help College Possible students earn degrees by strengthening their campus connections through a supportive peer network. Community Leaders are responsible for fostering a greater sense of College Possible community at their institutions by:

Promoting College Possible student engagement on campus with existing campus programs, events and activities via social media communication and in-person support
Participating in professional development opportunities such as LAUNCH!
Planning and implementing College Possible community events in collaboration with coaches.
Providing formal and informal feedback to Community Leaders Coordinator and coaches

College Possible is seeking current college students to serve as Community Leaders for the 2022-2023 school year.

Applications close March 1, 2022.

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Eligibility Requirements

Must be attending University of Minnesota- Twin Cities, St Catherine University, Minnesota State University Mankato, Hamline University, Augsburg University, Concordia University- Saint Paul or University of St Thomas/Dougherty
Must be engaged in a campus group or organization
Must be currently enrolled and plan to be enrolled through spring 2023
Must be in good academic standing (i.e. not on probation)

Primary Responsibilities

Fall & Spring Events
- Share, promote and attend 3 campus events per semester
- Collaborate with College Possible in planning and hosting community events for students
- Facilitate peer to peer conversations and provide space for community building
Social Media Promotion
- Provide relevant content, ideas and opportunities on campus using common platforms such as Facebook and Instagram
- Encourage and facilitate College Possible student engagement in campus activities via social media
Encourage peers to connect with the College Possible Success Program
Attend bi-monthly team meetings

Desired Qualities

Exemplary responsiveness to college coach and participation in College Possible program
Actively engaged in at least one student group
Open-minded leader, accepting of peers of all backgrounds and identities
Motivated self-starter, passionate about the success and engagement of College Possible students
Access to and proficiency with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram & groupme)

Benefits for the Community Leader:

Networking opportunities: Meet professionals in different fields and staff from College Possible as well as fellow and prospective students.
Development of your leadership skills: Hone skills for how to plan outcomes-based events, develop an understanding of how to motivate others, and practice your public speaking.
The opportunity to shape this program and support other CP students: Community Leaders is a new College Possible initiative and your feedback will make this program engaging and effective for future students transitioning to college.
A great addition to your resume: Not only can you add this position to your resume, you can also utilize the contacts you make as future references for jobs or grad school.