Leadership Opportunities
We are proud to offer the following leadership opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students who wish to support the first-generation and lower-income community here at Northwestern!
OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDERGRADUATES
Summer program counselor: Counselors will live in the dorm, organize social events, lead study groups, and create a safe and welcoming environment for students participating in our academic summer programs.
- Bio&ChemEXCEL summer counselor
- Bridge summer counselor
- We are no longer accepting applications to be a counselor for the summer of 2024. Contact Dr. Luke Flores if you have any questions.
Academic year peer mentor: Peer mentors support first-generation and lower-income students during their first year at Northwestern through a series of weekly workshops and community-building events.
- Arch Scholars Peer Mentor - job description coming soon!
- Peer mentor applications will open in the spring quarter. You will be asked to submit a copy of your resume and an essay describing why you want to be a peer mentor next year (300 word limit).
OPPORTUNITIES FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
Summer opportunities: Graduate students are vital to the mission of our summer programs, as leaders in the residential dorm and as educators in the classroom.
- Residential co-director for summer program
- Instructor for the EXCEL summer programs
- Teaching Assistant for the Bridge course "Critical Thinking"
- Instructor for the Bridge course "Exploring the Liberal Arts" - job description coming soon!
- Click here to apply for summer 2024 positions. You will asked to submit a resume or CV and contact information for your faculty adviser/supervisor.
Academic year opportunities: During the academic year, graduate students coordinate the peer mentoring program, supervising the undergraduate peer mentors and developing the weekly curriculum for the program.
- Graduate Assistant for the Arch Scholars Peer Mentoring Program
- Please contact Rebecca Siroky if you are interested in being considered for a GA position.
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