Leadership & Service Opportunities

Be a Student Leader

Become an Orientation Leader, Student Ambassador, Resident Assistant, or a Member of the Student Advisory Council!

Orientation Leader | Student Ambassador | Student Advisory Council | Resident Assistant

USCB has several paid opportunities for outstanding students to be leaders on campus. By working as a Orientation Leader, Student Ambassador or Resident Assistant, you will gain valuable job experience, enrich your own college memories and contribute to making USCB the best that it can be.

Orientation Leader Position Description

We are seeking continuing students to serve as Orientation Leaders for New Student Orientation (Shark School) this year.

We are looking for a diverse student population to serve in these rolls. Traditional, non-traditional, commuter, residential, and transfer students are all encouraged to apply. New Student Orientation will be an inclusive experience for all new students joining the Sand Shark Community and we want our Orientation Leaders to represent all of their backgrounds and experiences.

Position Requirements

Must be a registered student during both the spring 2024 and fall 2024 terms
Must be in good standing with the University
Ability to show beyond-the-classroom involvement on-campus including but not limited to: student organization membership, on-campus employment, participation in undergraduate research, attendance at campus activities, involvement in campus recreation, involvement with student athletics, and honors program participation
Desire to mentor new students and support their transition to college
A positive attitude
Integrity- Orientation Leaders will be given access to confidential information and must maintain confidentiality
Good self-management skills such as being on time, honoring commitments, and responding to email
Recommendation of at least one faculty or staff member
Please note that students will not be able to serve as both a resident assistant and an orientation leader at the same time

Essential Job Duties

Attend all in-person and virtual Orientation Leader Training during the spring & summer of 2024. In-person training is currently set for May 2^nd and 3^rd (OL Retreat) and Monday, August 12^th -Friday, August 16th, 2023. There will also be regularly scheduled training sessions throughout the spring 2024 semester. A schedule will be provided during the interview process.
Participate in all parts of Shark School held Saturday, August 17^th-Monday, August 20^th, 2024
Mentor an Orientation Group of 25-30 students throughout Shark School
Speak in front of small groups of students about various topics
Lead discussions with new students to help them reflect on their learning
Support New Student Programming throughout the 2024-25 academic year

Compensation

Orientations Leaders will be paid $10.00 an hour for all trainings, Orientation events, welcome week events, and Orientation Group interactions. Returning Orientation Leaders will be paid $11.00 an hour.
Move-in day for Orientation Leaders who live on campus will be Sunday, August 11^th They will also be able to stay in housing through the OL retreat days in May.
Food will be provided at all orientation trainings and events when the meal plan is not active.
Uniform shirts will be provided.

Application

This application is now closed. Please check back at a later date.

2024 Orientation Leader Application

Please ask the faculty or staff member recommending you for the position to complete the recommendation form at the link below.

2024 ORIENTATION LEADER RECOMMENDATION FORM

For questions email newstudents@uscb.edu.

Student Ambassadors

The Office of Admissions is looking for USCB students who are interested in sharing their college experiences with prospective students and their guests! If you love the University of South Carolina Beaufort and want to help welcome visitors to campus, please apply to join our team. The Student Ambassador position is a paid position, which pays $10/hour.

Duties and Responsibilities

Serve as a Student Ambassador for USCB and represent the USCB student body
Guide campus tours for prospective students and their guests; and large groups
Assist with special events hosted by the Office of Admissions
Provide a positive visit experience for all guests
Attend all USCB Student Ambassador meetings and trainings
Dress appropriately while in the office and during the campus tour and events.

Qualifications

Undergraduate student at the University of South Carolina Beaufort – must have completed at least one semester to apply
Must be prepared and committed to be a Student Ambassador for admissions tours and special events
Earned and continue to maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above
Must be professional, responsible, hardworking, positive and outgoing
Must have exceptional public speaking and interpersonal skills
Should have a history of student involvement in campus activities in high school and/or college
Must have availability for some Saturday admissions tours and events (TBD)

Questions? Contact Michelene Seabrook at 843-208-8157 or michelen@uscb.edu

Resident Assistants

University of South Carolina Beaufort Resident Assistant Job Description and Requirements

A Resident Assistant (RA) is a well-rounded student staff member responsible for building a positive community by organizing creative social and educational activities, fostering a safe environment and establishing 1-on-1 relationships with residents. RAs promote student development by serving as a resource for academic support, housing policies and procedures and by encouraging involvement in the diverse campus community at USCB.

What's it like to be an RA?

Chania Farrison, USCB resident assistant, describes what she loves about her job.

Resident Assistants must be full-time USCB students for at least one semester and must have lived in the residence halls for at least one semester or have comparable community experience. Candidates must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50. Approved employment in addition to the RA job is limited to 15 hours on campus or 10 hours off campus. To apply to be a Residential Assistant, click here.

Student Advisory Council

Mission

The Student Development Advisory Council offers interested USCB students an opportunity to provide advice and feedback on a wide variety of issues impacting student life including health and wellbeing, housing, academic support, and student engagement. The council’s primary goal is to provide feedback to the Vice Chancellor for Student Development and share experiences with a wide range of student issues. The council’s recommendations influence all areas in student development and allow the Vice Chancellor to be guided by a diverse array of student perspectives.

Membership

The advisory council is comprised of a wide range of USCB students, both full- and part-time, commuter, and residential. Students who are passionate about the quality of student life and the student experience at USCB, engaged in the campus community, and interested in student services and development outside of the classroom setting are encouraged to apply. We are seeking a broad representation of students.

Advisory Council members are selected through an application and interview process which begins in March of the spring semester and October of the fall semester.

Meetings

Meetings are once monthly on a Thursday night from 6:00pm – 7:30pm through the fall and spring semesters.

Current Members

Aniah Wright – Junior - Psychology
Chad Merritt – Freshman – English
Cydney Stevenson – Junior - Nursing
Daneshia Carwell – Freshman - Biology
Dustin Wyatt – Freshman – Studio Art
Emmajyn Blair – Sophomore - Nursing
Grace Harris – Sophomore - Biology
Harlee Walker – Senior – Public Health
John Duncan – Senior – Business Administration
Jordan Cothran – Freshman - Biology
Julia Dorris – Junior - Nursing
Kali Washick – Senior- Nursing
Kerys Fitzgibbons – Freshman - English
Marquetta Riley – Junior - Nursing
Nicole Polk – Senior – Early Childhood Education
Paige Barnes – Freshman – Public Health
Wells Bolton – Sophomore – Public Health