2025–2026 Student Leadership Selection
If you have strong leadership abilities or are looking to develop your skills further, the Student Leadership Selection is your ticket to career readiness. Each of the positions offered through this process are built specifically to develop you in 10 key skill areas that the National Association of Colleges and Employers ranked as the top attributes employers are seeking on a candidate’s resume.
2025–2026 Leadership Selection Timeline
All RA candidates are required to attend one of the Information Sessions. If you are unable to attend an information session please contact the Office of Housing and Residential/Commuter Life at (207) 602-2272 or email us at housing-office@une.edu.
| Event | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applications Available | November 13, 2024 | Presence | 12 a.m. |
| Information Session | November 13, 2024 | Ripich Commons, first floor | 12 p.m. |
| Information Session | December 3, 2024 | Ripich Commons, first floor | 7 p.m. |
| Information Session | January 6, 2024 | Online (Zoom) | 6 p.m. |
| Information Session | January 24, 2024 | Ripich Commons, first floor | 12 p.m. |
| Information Session | February 2, 2024 | Ripich Commons, first floor | 5 p.m. |
| Application Closes | February 5, 2025 | Presence | 11:59 p.m. |
| Candidate Reception | February 9, 2025 | Alfond Forum, second floor | 1 p.m. |
| New Candidate Interviews | February 20–21, 2025 | Campus Center MPRs | 9 a.m.–5 p.m. |
Positions
Resident Advisors are the glue that hold our community together. These live-in student staff members maintain close contact with residents, plan and implement programs, and enforce University policies. For their integral work in building a safe and happy environment, Resident Advisors receive full room and board for the academic year. As leaders and peer mentors, RAs are motivated, responsible, self-reliant, and mature.
The position of Orientation Guide allows a student to make a substantial contribution to the University of New England and its new student population. In addition to creating a vibrant, dynamic, and educational experience, Orientation Guides assist new students and their families in making a positive transition to the University of New England. As a team, the Orientation Guides actively guide and mentor new students through Summer and Transfer orientations and New Nor’easter Days.
Trailblazer Leaders are responsible for serving as mentors to incoming first-year students who opt-in to a Trailblazer Trip. These trips are 3-night, 4-day trips that are often based outdoors. Trailblazer Leaders should have an interest in the outdoors and be passionate about fostering peer-to-peer connections.
First Year Experts (FYEs) develop, implement, and facilitate a variety of programs and coordinated support services that welcome first-year students to the UNE community. FYEs are responsible for ensuring first-year students have access to the people, resources, programs, and services that will help them feel engaged and supported. Each FYE has their own distinct role but will work collaboratively as a team to facilitate a seamless transition to the college environment.
The ULEAD Sophomore Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship provided to up to 24 full-time UNE undergraduate students who demonstrate not only a history of outstanding involvement, integrity, and leadership in and outside the classroom, but a promising future of continued involvement throughout the rest of their UNE career and beyond.
The Leader Scholar Scholarship is a $2,500 scholarship provided to up to six full-time UNE undergraduate students who demonstrate a history of outstanding involvement and leadership engagement, both in the classroom and in the UNE Community. These candidates demonstrate high integrity and ability to engage other students in their leadership development process. Most of all, these students are ready, able, and willing to do the work necessary to help other UNE students become successful on campus and in their careers.
Students applying for this scholarship must meet the following criteria:
- Full-time, on-campus undergraduate, junior or senior standing for the upcoming academic year
- A minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average at time of application
- Demonstrated continued involvement within UNE
The Student Organization Managers assist the Office of Student Engagement professional staff in the coordination and development of a comprehensive and integrated schedule of events and activities for the University of New England undergraduate population. Serving as a liaison and resource to the various clubs and organizations, the Managers provide support and guidance for student leaders and host various trainings and events.
View the full Student Organization Manager job description (PDF)