Who Are Student Leaders?
Otis College Student Leaders serve as role models, mentors, and foster an environment that supports the academic and personal development of all Otis College students. Holding a student leadership position on campus is a valuable opportunity for students to develop skills that will benefit them both personally and professionally. Student Leaders, regardless of position, gain knowledge on a deeper level about the College and have access to professional development opportunities to learn new skills for your future career.
For the 2025-2026 Academic Year, the Offices of Student Engagement and Leadership, Residence Life and Housing, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Career Services, and Admissions will be selecting students to fulfill these roles to support our fellow Owls during their college experience.
Applications will go live on Monday, December 2, 2024.
Orientation Leaders assist in Fall and Spring Orientation Week, serving as a resource for incoming undergraduate and graduate students, and providing programs to help onboard new students to the Otis College community.
The Student Union are passionate about helping other students and work hard to help to resolve student concerns on campus. They are leaders in developing important initiatives on campus such as the Food Pantry, Resource Exchange, and many more.
Campus Activities Board plans and executes student events and programs for the campus community throughout the year. They aim to build an inclusive and engaged community that fosters meaningful connections and contributes to the Otis College co-curricular experience.
TISOs serve as cross-cultural group leaders during International Student Orientation, and continue to support new international students through inclusive programming with a diversity and cross-cultural focus.
Student Ambassadors represent Otis College by being the 'face' of our campus, providing campus tours, and presenting to prospective students and families. Ambassadors serve a critical role in the recruitment and outreach to prospective Otis College students. To learn more, contact Admissions at admissions@otis.edu.
Resident Assistant (RA)
Resident Assistants live and work in the residence halls and provide programs for their floor communities. Being a resident assistant is a unique opportunity to be a resource for new and continuing students living in the residence hall. To learn more, contact Residence Life and Housing at studenthousing@otis.edu.
Housing Assistant
Housing Assistants support in administrative and operational projects for the Residence Life and Housing office. Housing Assistants plan and execute the annual Housing Fair, assists with office events, and facilitates our health/safety inspections. It is a great opportunity to build your administrative and event planning skills!
Black Creatives Institute (BCI) Peer Mentors
Black Creatives Institute (BCI) Peer Mentors serve as a source of connection to Otis College and support new Foundation and Transfer student Black Creatives during their first year at Otis. BCI Peer Mentors must have attended BCI prior to applying for the role. BCI Peer Mentors meet monthly with new students, plan 1-2 events each semester, and support DEIB programming throughout the year. BCI Peer Mentors are required to attend BCI while serving as a Peer Mentor; BCI is in mid-August each year.
Career Peer Ambassador
Career Peer Ambassadors support the Career Services office in classroom visits, peer-to-peer career support, and event support.
To be eligible for the listed student leadership positions, you must meet the following:
- Enrolled at Otis as a full time student
- Have completed at least one semester at Otis College
- Cumulative GPA of 2.75
- Good standing with the college
Some positions may have additional eligibility requirements.
| Information Session A (In-Person) |
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 3:30pm - 4:15pm |
Ahmanson 314 |
| Information Session B (Virtual) |
Thursday, November 14, 2024 11:15am - 12:00pm |
Zoom ID: 549 076 0862 |
| Application Opens |
Monday, December 2, 2024 |
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| Information Session C (In-Person) |
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 3:30pm - 4:15pm |
TBA |
| Application Closes | Sunday, January 26, 2025 | |
| Group Process | Sunday, February 9, 2025 | |
| Individual Interviews | February 10 - 19, 2025 | Selected candidate will be contacted by each hiring offices for time and date |
| Offer Letters | Friday, February 21, 2025 | |
| Deadline to Accept Offer | Sunday, March 2, 2025 (by the latest) |