Student Facilitator Hiring
Thanks so much for your interest in becoming a Leadership Certificate Series facilitator—we’re always excited to hear from students who are passionate about leadership, facilitation, and peer learning.
At this time, we will not be hiring student facilitators for the 2026–2027 academic year. We encourage you to check back with us in Spring 2027 for future opportunities.
In the meantime, we hope you’ll stay connected with our programs and continue engaging with leadership opportunities on campus. If you have questions about the role or would like to learn more, feel free to reach out to studentleadership@uconn.edu. We’re always happy to connect.
More Details
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