Student Leadership Opportunities

Orientation Leader

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.

Student Union

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 (CAB)

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.

Team International Student Outreach (TISO)

TISOs are international students who serve as resources for the international student population at Otis, connecting them to campus by planning cross-cultural events, supporting International Student Orientation, and supporting co-curricular programming throughout the year. They focus on building an inclusive community through education, outreach, and connection.

Student Ambassador

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 admissionsmc@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 Peer Mentors (BCPM)

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 community engagement and belonging 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 are a vital link between the student body and career-related education and events. Career Peers help students with individual career development, internship and job application materials, and spread the word about exciting opportunities to engage with employers and alumni through classroom visits and event support. To learn more contact Career Services at careerservices@otis.edu.