Student Leadership Coordinator Research Paper

I’m interested in working as a student leadership coordinator because I want to contribute to my community and improve my skills as both a leader, and a team member. Through this opportunity, I’ll provide input on programming that’s beneficial to my peers. Another reason that I’m interested in working as a student leadership coordinator is that I’ll be an integral part of making Miami University successful, as I’m part of the team that provides resources to students. I desire to make the Scholar Leader Living Learning Community that I’ve been recently accepted to run efficiently. I want to ensure that everyone has their needs met. I’d make sure that the leadership programs and workshops that are used to strengthen students’ leadership skills

are rewarding. I’ll be able to accomplish these tasks because I’m methodical, dedicated and creative.
As a byproduct of organizing these events and having these responsibilities, I’ll hone traits of leaderships, communication, and self-assurance. This would shape me to be a better individual. This position is also beneficial as it’s flexible for my busy schedule as a high-achieving student, a scholar leader, and an individual who’s very involved in activism and civic engagement. Another benefit is that funds that will be used for school supplies and study abroad opportunities as I’m very interested in expanding my horizons. After exceeding my goals, I’ll be a more well-rounded person, and an outstanding candidate for future careers.

In this reflection to describe myself as a leader, I pull from experience within activism and general group assignments for classes. Within my projects, the work is divided amongst everyone and they contribute equally so no member is overwhelmed with a task. I’m not a boss, but a team member as I give myself equal or greater tasks to complete. This allows for assignments to be completed on time while adhering to everyone’s schedule. To do this effectively, I create meeting times and our own deadlines as a part of time management. This allows for time to address any issues that appear, making me a proactive and punctual leader.
Another important aspect is communication, so one of my first actions as a leader is to create a GROUPME, Google Doc, Slack, or exchanging numbers as technology is your best friend when it comes to projects. In any group, I’m not the one who always talks and listen to others as I value input as input. Occasionally, I step back so I can see the full picture and solve issues effectively. My intervention amongst my team members depends on my confidence level. I am involved in the sense that I will intervene if I see a lack of productivity as I do not want my team to fail. I will try to work with the situation at hand as I’m flexible and adaptable but I won’t tolerate laziness. However, I believe those that go above and beyond should be congratulated, as people react well to positive reinforcement and motivation. I’m an effective leader because my focus is getting the assignment done, and exceeding the expectations for that assignment.

  One of my favorite events that I participated in was the “Get Out the Vote” effort done on Miami University’s campus.

This event involved coordinated efforts between administrators, faculty, and organizations such as the Women’s Center, and the Miami University College Democrats. There were multiple training sessions so volunteers could easily answer questions that interested students asked. Various clubs were everywhere on campus, in every quad and central location.

Through this dedicated effort, over seven hundred voter registration forms were submitted. With Voting locations on campus and buses to take students to early voting locations, voter turnout increased. This type of event is beneficial as millennials are not as civically engaged as earlier generations. By fulfilling this civic duty, students are given a voice. This was meaningful to me as it was one of my first events and earliest volunteering opportunities at Miami University. This was a practice in leadership as I could instruct and engage with my peers. I have a huge interest in politics, and I enjoyed seeing my fellow students participate in this important process. I contributed to something greater. My peers are ready for voting in their communities. They can use their voices and elect representatives that legitimately represent them. I believe the more engaged we are, the more prosperous that we will

be.