Student leadership groups are an excellent way to get involved, develop leadership skills, and shape the student experience at Utah State Eastern Take advantage of these exciting opportunities to engage with peers, plan events, represent student voices, and build lifelong skills.
At USU Eastern, we offer a variety of student leadership opportunities that cater to different interests and strengths. Whether you're passionate about student government, event planning, mentoring and supporting fellow students, community service, or enhancing campus life, there’s a leadership role for you.
If you're planning to attend USU Eastern in the fall, we encourage you to apply! No prior leadership experience is required—just a desire to get involved and make a difference.
Review the requirements and compensation for each position below. When completing the leadership application, you will select leadership areas for which you want to be considered.
Leadership Day
Leadership Day is a one day event with two options where students interested in leadership positions can apply and interview for multiple roles. It’s a great opportunity to showcase your strengths, connect with fellow students, and explore ways to get involved.
Why Attend?
- Apply for and interview for multiple leadership positions
- Meet and connect with incoming students
- Gain insights from current student leaders
- Connect with advisors and staff for guidance
- Explore campus and get a feel for college life at USU Eastern
- Build leadership skills, boost confidence, and make an impact from day one!
Aggies Elevated Peer Mentors
Aggies Elevated Peer Mentors work with assigned students to set personal, academic, and employment goals and monitor their progress toward developing the skills necessary to achieve these goals.
Requirements: Current USU Eastern student in good academic standing.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Award Amount:Up to $4,356 yearly (hourly position).
Ambassadors
Focused on leadership and service, ambassadors represent USU Eastern and aid in university recruitment efforts.
Requirements: Maintain a 3.5 GPA.
Preferred Requirements: First time student.
Award Amount: 100% tuition and student fees for up to 4 years (valued at over $25,000).
Outdoor Recreation Leaders
Focused on providing outdoor adventures and discoveries to USU Eastern students.
Requirements: Maintain a 2.5 GPA, enroll in at least 12 credits per semester.
Award Amount: $1300 per semester.
A-Team Mentors
This leadership group assists students and mentors them throughout their college experience.
Requirements: Maintain a 3.0 GPA, enroll in at least 12 credits per semester.
Preferred Qualifications: Completion of USU 1010 (University Connections).
Award Amount: Up to $3,740 yearly (hourly paid position) + $20 monthly communication allowance and options to earn more in the summer.
Resident Advisors
Nine-month contracted, live-in position with primary responsibilities in the areas of programming and community building in housing.
Requirements: Maintain a 2.75 college GPA, enroll in at least 12 credits per semester.
Award Amount: 100% housing and meal plan expenses + monthly stipend.
Student Association (USUSA Eastern)
The USU Student Association is Similar to student government in high school. Positions representing USU Eastern are open in diversity, service (SUN Center Leader), public relations, athletics, traditions, event coordination, non-traditional & alumni, and more!
Requirements: Maintain 2.5 college GPA, register for 12 credits per semester.
Award Amount: Up to $4,400 yearly.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Calendar Day Icon Applications Due March 14th
Steps to apply for leadership positions:
Apply for admission and be admitted to Utah State University
Submit the Leadership Application
- Complete the online application and questions.
- Attach an electronic leadership portfolio (maximum of 4 pages). A portfolio is required and must be uploaded before you can submit your application. Applicants are encouraged to be creative and share their personalities within their portfolio. Ideas to include in a portfolio could be:
- Brief leadership outline with key qualities and strengths you possess.
- Graphics, visuals, certificates, etc. - Highlights from previous leadership opportunities, hobbies, personal experiences.
- Future goals, values, and other important aspects of your life that are important to you. - Submit two email addresses for online recommendations. The Office of Admissions will email your recommenders and ask them to submit an online recommendation.
Applicants will be notified by email if they are selected to participate in an event or interview. Applicants are encouraged to monitor the email address used when in the application. We strongly recommend using a personal email account (i.e. Gmail, Outlook, etc.) and not a school or work account.
The selection process could include participation in Leadership Day on the Eastern campus, where in-person interviews will take place.
In-person interviews will take place on March 27‑28. The selection process will conclude by the April 10.