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LEADERSHIP

The role of "leader" is a tough one, and one that I have grown into throughout the course of my undergraduate career at Concordia. I've had the privilege of holding numerous leadership roles on campus, ranging from Residence Life to Homecoming, and each has taught me invaluable skills about conflict, communication, and working as a team. 

 

I served as a part of Concordia's Residence Life staff for approximately two years and held two positions: Associate Resident Assistant and Resident Assistant

 

Skills needed and expected throughout the Residence Life Department, regardless of position, included: 

  • Demonstrating dependability by attending weekly staff meetings, bi-weekly advisor meetings, and submitting necessary paperwork each month dependent on position

  • Practicing good time management

  • Acting as a resource for students within the building

  • Work with staff within the building to create a welcoming environment conducive to academic and social success

  • Practice a strong sense of self awareness

  • Behave ethically and responsibly  

  • Being able to address crucial matters relating to student wellness

  • Conflict and crisis management 

  • Being willing and able to address conduct situations in the building

 

Within each position, there were specific duties I was expected to maintain, which I have listed below. 

Residence Life

Associate Resident Assistant

  • Support other staff members in their Community Building Activites

  • Be willing to take on the RA role if necessary at any point in time

  • Assist in checking students in and out of the hall

  • Assist in room checks at the start/end of the academic year, as well as during each academic break

  • Share duty night and round responsibilities with other staff members on a limited basis 

 

 

 

Resident Assistant 

  • Maintain a healthy and appropriate relationship with residents

  • Conduct floor meetings as needed

  • Assist with future staff selection

  • Plan and execute Community Building Activities

  • Keep an open communication with the Hall Director regarding residents on the floor

  • Conduct room checks at each academic break, as well as the start and end of the academic year 

  • Share duty night and round responsiblities with other staff members

 

 

 

Student Government Association

As the Programs and Events Commissioner, my primary responsibility is to coordinate and execute all Student Government Sponsored events. Outside of that role though, Student Government has taught me multiple things, including: 

  • Task delegation

  • Project management

  • Internal and external department communication

  • Program scheduling

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