Student Facilitator Hiring
Thanks for your interest in becoming a Leadership Certificate Series facilitator! Our team for the 2025–2026 academic year has been selected, and we are no longer accepting applications at this time. The next opportunity to apply will be during the Spring 2026 semester for positions starting in Fall 2026.
Facilitators are paid student leaders who receive training, mentorship, and ongoing support to guide workshops and create meaningful spaces for peer learning and leadership development. Check back in early 2026 for application details—or reach out to studentleadership@uconn.edu if you have questions about the role or the hiring timeline.
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Student Facilitators lead 9-week leadership development workshops for their peers as part of the Leadership Certificate Series. They create inclusive, discussion-based learning environments, guide participants through structured curricula, and foster meaningful conversations around leadership, identity, and growth. Facilitators are paid student employees who receive training, mentorship, and weekly support from professional staff.
Certificate Series Facilitators will take lead on opportunities such as:
- Assisting in the planning and coordination of the Leadership Certificate Series workshops.
- Facilitating or co-facilitating weekly workshops (either in-person or virtually).
- Identifying opportunities to enhance/improve participant experiences in the Leadership Certificate Series.
- Participating in ongoing professional development and weekly coaching meetings.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- Have completed at least one Leadership Certificate Series Workshop.
- Full-time, undergraduate student at the UConn Storrs campus in good academic standing.
- Ability and willingness to regularly work evenings.
- Ability to work independently, as well as a member of a team.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations, on staff and with participants.
- Demonstrated ability to think creatively