L E A D S C H O L A R S
A C A D E M Y
2024-2025
L E A D E R S H I P P O S I T I O N B O O K L E T
Table of
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Introduction & LEAD Staff
Peer Mentor/Senior Peer Mentor
REEL Counselor
Leadership Excellence Board (LEB)
LEB Executive Director
Selections Director
Open House Director
Marketing Director
LEAD Students Association (LSA)
LSA Executive Director
LSA Associate Director
Finance Director
Special Events Director
Media Director
Community Service Director
Relay for Life Head
Knight-Thon Head
Athletics Director
Socials Director
Leadership Week (LW)
LW Executive Director
LW Associate Director
Workshops and Keynote Speakers
Director
Publicity and Hospitality Director
Volunteer Management Director
Student Leader Luncheon Director
Interactive Events Director
Disclaimer/Application Information
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Introduction
Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the
2024-2025 Leadership Team here at the LEAD Scholars
Academy! Here, you will find a list of each available
position, their responsibilities, and requirements.
The link to the application will be listed at the end of this
booklet and can also be found on our website at:
https://lsa.sdes.ucf.edu/positions/
The application will open on February 1, 2024 and close
February 23, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact our office at
407-823-2223 or [email protected]
Good Luck!
Staff Members
Dr. Stacey Malaret: Director
Dr. Mark Allen Poisel: Assistant Director
Dr. Virginia Koch: Assistant Director
Marlon Poteat: Academic Coordinator
Jax Rogero: Administrative Assistant II
Peer Mentor
Sr. Peer Mentor
Overview
Peer Mentors and Sr. Peer Mentors act as role models to first
semester LEAD Scholars both inside and outside of the required
LEAD class. They also serve as liaisons between faculty members
and first year students.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Have a current UCF Cumulative GPA of a 3.0 and maintain a UCF
Cumulative GPA of a 3.0 by the end of Spring 2024
Be in good standing with the LEAD Scholars Academy and UCF
Enroll in LDR 3215 for Peer Mentors (Tuesday 9:30-11:20 AM) in Fall
2024
Enroll in LDR 3905 for Senior Peer Mentors (Tuesday 9:30-11:20 AM) in
Fall 2024
Participate in Student Leader Retreat scheduled for August 16, 2024
Participate in assigned LDR 2001 class for two contact hours per
week, assist your professor as needed, meet with mentees outside of
class, act as a resource for your class, and provide weekly LEAD
Scholars updates
Serve as the LDR 2001 professor’s class facilitator (TA) and assist the
professor in their instructor role
Serve as a role model for your mentees, display positive behaviors
and attitudes, contact mentees regularly, coordinate social and
impact events, and serve as dependable liaisons between the
Academy staff and first year students
Coordinate and plan one community service project for your mentee
group
Meet other requirements and duties as discussed at the Student
Leader Retreat, in your peer mentor class, or as assigned by your
instructor
REEL
Counselor
Overview
REEL Counselors are selected each spring to work during the fall REEL Retreat. The
REEL Retreat is a 2-day, overnight leadership development and community building
program open to 90 first year LEAD Scholars on a first come-first serve basis. REEL
Counselors are assigned a small group of students to lead through the activities and
experiences throughout the retreat. Counselors lead small group discussions,
facilitate leadership exercises and activities and serve as a resource of support,
guidance, and inspiration to new LEAD Scholars. Applications are welcome from
current and former LEAD Scholars who are energetic, creative, and interested in
helping someone else get connected with the LEAD Scholars Academy.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Be available for
REEL Counselor Training: Monday, August 12, 2024
REEL Retreat: Tuesday-Wednesday, August 13-14, 2024
Have a current UCF Cumulative GPA of a 3.0
Be in good standing with the LEAD Scholars Academy and UCF
Serve as a role model and resources for your REEL group, display
positive behaviors, and attitudes
Create connections for your REEL group through text, phone calls, e-
mails, GroupMe, or other social media
Serve as an expert liaison between the Academy staff and first year
students
Plan and implement one social event for your group prior to the start
of classes
Meet other requirements and duties as discussed at REEL training,
REEL Retreat, or assigned by LEAD Scholars Academy staff
NOTE: LSA Board Members, LEB Board members and Peer Mentors/Sr. Peer
Mentors ARE eligible to serve as REEL counselors in FALL 2024
Leadership
Excellence Board
Overview
The Leadership Excellence Board is the board responsible for
recruitment, outreach, and selection for the upcoming class of
the LEAD Scholars Academy. Serving on the board is a
voluntary yet valuable position within the LEAD Scholars
Academy.
All Directors Must:
Attend a transition retreat in April 2024 and Student Leader Retreat
on August 16, 2024
Complete online, asynchronous training over Summer 2024
Have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be in good standing with the Academy
Participate in mandatory weekly LEB meetings with the LEB Board
Date and time determined on members’ availability
Inform LEAD Scholars of opportunities and motivate them to
participate in all aspects of LEB
Aid other LEB Directors in their duties such as conducting interviews,
tabling, or presenting for Open Houses
Maintain an active role in the LEAD Scholars community
Actively promote the LEAD Scholars community to incoming
students
Serve during the academic year (Fall 2024-Spring 2025)
LEB Executive
Director
Overview
The Leadership Excellence Board Executive Director position is a
paid student employee of the LEAD Scholars Academy. The
Executive Director’s primary roles are to unite all three aspects of
LEB (open house, marketing, and selections) and to act as a liaison
between staff and students. The LEB Director will represent all
students of the LEAD Scholars Academy, serve as a role model to all
faculty, staff, and students at UCF.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Work up to 15 paid hours per week in the LEAD Scholars Office
Work at minimum one shift per week at the front desk
Serve as a liaison for the LEAD Scholars Academy at events
Lead the directors of Selections, Marketing, and Open House
Oversee the creation of LEAD Scholars Academy presentations and
recruitment materials
Inform current LEAD Scholars of LEB opportunities
Aid LEB directors in their duties and maintain an active role in the
LEAD Scholars community
Take an active role in promoting the program to high school
students
Facilitate weekly LEB Meetings with the LEB Executive Board
Attend weekly meetings with LEB advisor
Work with advisor and LEAD Scholars staff on project
Manage LEB budget in tandem with LEB advisor
Selections
Director
Overview
The LEB Selections Director oversees all selections for the incoming
LEAD Scholars class. They manage interview scheduling and
selections training for current LEAD Scholars to be able to facilitate
all selections for the following year.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Work up to 15 paid hours per week in the LEAD Scholars Office
Work at minimum one shift per week (or as scheduled) at the front
desk
Maintain LEB interview schedule and coordiante interview
scheduling with volunteers
(Using SignUp Genius as necessary)
Gather a committee of LEAD Scholars to assist in the application
process
i.e. Phone interviews and application grading
Assist in the training of LEB volunteers throughout the year to
conduct interviews
Run and organize a Google Drive which stores applicant’s folders
and documents needed for review
Inform student volunteers of interview and selection schedules
Organize and run selection meetings as need to update committee
on applications
Update interview script if needed
Open House
Director
Overview
The LEB Open House Director oversees all LEAD Scholars Academy
appearances at UCF Open Houses. They are the main liaison
between the general touring public and the LEAD Scholars
Academy. Their job is to utilize both in person and virtual open
houses to gain interest for the LEAD Scholars Academy.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct a LEAD Scholars presentation at every UCF Open House
Rectuit volunteers for Open House Presentation and Showcase
Coordiante and present at virtual Open House events
Train volunteers throughout the year to present at Open Houses with
LEAD Staff Members
Work in tandem with the Marketing Director to ensure enough
promotional items for Open Houses
Initiate new ideas for virtual recruitment and student engagement
on social media
Marketing
Director
Overview
The LEB Marketing Director oversees all promotional aspects of the
LEAD Scholars Academy. They are in charge of promotional items as
well as Letter Stuffing events to generate interest in the LEAD
Scholars Academy.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop visual marketing presentations
Utilizing PowerPoint or Canva as needed
Work in tandem with the Open House Director to update photos and
information in the Open House presentation throughout the year
Work with OSI Productions or other professional resources to update
LEAD Scholars Academy promotional videos
Oversee mailing distributions for incoming students
Host letter-stuffing events to create mailings as needed
Order promotional merchandise in tandem with advisor and within
the LEB budget
Highlighters, pens, brochures, etc.
Distribute promotional materials to visiting high schools
LEAD Students
Association
Overview
LSA serves first and second year LEAD Scholars by hosting social
and community building events. Providing students with UCF
networking opportunities and serving as a voice for the Academy.
Serving on the LSA board is a voluntary and valuable position within
LEAD Scholars.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Attend Spring LSA Transition meeting scheduled for April 20, 2024
Attend Student Leader Retreat scheduled for August 16, 2024
Attend weekly LSA Board Meetings
Inform LEAD Scholars of LSA opportunities and encourage
participation
Aid other LSA directors and maintain an active role in the LEAD
Scholars community
Provide Transition Documents and records of their responsibilities to
their future successors
Have a minimum of 3.0 GPA and be in good standing with the
program
Host the number of events per month as stated under each position
If necessary, maintain your committee and host committee
meetings
LSA Executive
Director
Overview
The LEAD Students Association (LSA) Executive Director position is a paid
student employee of the LEAD Scholars Academy. They serve as a direct link
for Academy staff and the LSA. The Executive Director oversees the directors
of the Board. The position serves during the academic year and some
preparation work during the summer is expected. The Executive Director will
represent all students of the program, serve as a role model to a faculty, staff,
and students at UCF, and meet with students regarding academic, leadership,
and service needs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Work up to 15 paid hours per week in the LEAD Scholars Office
Work at minimum one shift per week at the front desk (or as
scheduled)
Knowledgeable of the LEAD Scholars Academy curriculum and
events
Conduct weekly LSA board meeting
Be first in line to key hold for LSA events that are after hours
As an RSO, preparing the organization’s Update Form to submit to
OSI at the beginning of each semester
Update when changes are made to organization
Complete SG Financial Training for SG funding
Complete Authorized Officer Training on KnightConnect
Co-leading with the Associate Director the LEAD Students’ Advisory
Council (LSAC)
Planning and implementing 2 LEAD events per month
Attend weekly meetings with the LSA Advisor
Additionally, to the application and interviews, the LSA Executive Director
applicant must obtain 50 signatures from current LEAD Scholars who would
support their candidacy for the position. The form must be turned into the front
desk by the application deadline and can be found on the “Leadership Positions”
page on the student portal.
Associate
Director
Overview
The LSA Associate Director acts as a second in command for the Executive
Director. When the Executive Director is not present, Associate is in charge of
maintaining the LSA Board. This position is knowledgeable of all aspects of
LEAD as well as the LSA Board.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Work at minimum one shift per week at the front desk (or as
scheduled)
Knowledgeable of the LEAD Scholars Academy curriculum and
events
Assisting the Executive Director in their duties
Assuming the Executive Director’s responsibilities in their absence
Keeping and maintain accurate minutes, records, and attendance of
meetings
Co-leading with the Executive Director the LEAD Students’ Advisory
Council (LSAC)
Completing Authorized Officer Training on KnightConnect
Complete SG Financial Training for SG funding
Updating the whiteboard and LEAD Portal of all LSA events
Planning and implementing 2 LEAD events per month
Contributing to the LEAD Scholar Holler
Finance
Director
Overview
The LSA Finance Director is in charge of the LSA budget. Working alongside
the Executive Director, they are in charge of maintaining the money LSA
spends.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Create a budget at the beginning of each Fall and Spring semester,
in conjunction with the Executive Director and advisor
Documenting and reporting the budget
Providing monthly budget updates to the Board
Planning and implementing 2 LEAD events per month
Completing Authorized Officer Training on KnightConnect
Complete SG Financial Training for SG funding
Excel experience preferred
Special Events
Director
Overview
The LSA Special Events Director is in charge of all large scale LEAD events LSA
puts on. There is typically one special event per month. The Special Events
Director is also in charge of the Special Events Committee that assists at all
these events.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Planning, organizing, and executing the large-scale events
pertinent to LEAD such as:
Family Weekend
Spooky Knights
Friendsgiving
LEAD Formal
2nd Year Semi-Formal
LEAD Graduation
Oversees the Special Events Committee established to be able to
execute these events
Plan and implement 3 events per month (including the Special
Events)
Media
Director
Overview
The LSA Media Director is in charge of maintaining all social media accounts
for the LEAD Scholars Academy. As well as creating an end of the year
scrapbook documenting the year.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Planning and implementing at least two artistic LSA events per
month
Oversee the Scrapbook Committee and produce the annual LEAD
Students Association Scrapbook
Being available to photograph all major LSA events
Manage all social emdia
Planning and implementing one large scale art event in the FAll or
Spring
Community Service
Director
Overview
The LSA Community Service Director is in charge of executing service events
within the LEAD Scholars Academy. They also oversee the Heads for the LEAD
Scholars Academy’s teams at Relay for Life and Knight-Thon.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Organize and execute community service for LEAD Scholars
Organize maintenance of the LEAD Pond (Pond 1-C)
Manage the LEAD Scholars Academy teams for Knight-Thon and
Relay for Life
Everyone who applies for Community Service Director will
automatically be considered for either Relay for Life Head or Knight-
Thon Head
Relay for Life Head
Knight-Thon Head
Overview
These heads are Team Captains for Relay for Life and Knight-Thon. They
coordinate teams within the LEAD Scholars Academy to fundraise and
participate in these philanthropies Main Events.
Athletics
Director
Overview
The LSA Athletics Director facilitates all athletic related events. Plans
tailgates and the annual LEAD Cup.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Planning athletic LSA events
Plan LEAD Cup events in the Spring semester
Plan LEAD Tailgates
Coordinate Flags program during football season
Coordinate LEAD Scholars intramural sports teams at UCF
Plan and implement at least 5 LEAD events per month (includes
tailgates)
Recruit and manage Athletics Committee that assists in planning
LEAD events
Socials
Director
Overview
The LSA Socials Director is in charge of recreational social events within the
LEAD Scholars Academy.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Planning social LEAD events
Plan and implement 5 LEAD Events
Manage the Socials Committee whose members assist in planning
LEAD events
Leadership
Week
Overview
Leadership Week occurs annually in February. It is a week full of events for the
UCF community concerning leadership. These positions are for the 2024-2025
academic year. Serving on the Leadership Week board is an invaluable
position for the LEAD Scholars Academy.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Attend Student Leader Retreat scheduled for August 16, 2024
Attend weekly LW Board Meetings
Inform LEAD Scholars of LW opportunities and encourage
participation
Aid other LW directors and maintain an active role in the LEAD
Scholars community
Provide Transition Documents and records of their responsibilities to
their future successors
Have a minimum of 3.0 GPA and be in good standing with the
program
Leadership Week
Executive Director
Overview
The Leadership Week Executive Director is a paid student position within the
LEAD Scholars Academy. They manage the LW Board and work as a direct
liaison between the Board and the LEAD Scholars Academy.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Participate in weekly one on ones with the LEAD Scholars Assistant
Director/LW Advisor
Work with the LSA Executive Director/LW Advisor to secure funding
Work with LW Advisor to develop LW logo and branding materials
Oversees LW Board
Partner with Workshops and Keynote Speakers Director to
coordinate LW schedule
Conducts weekly board meetings
Hold One-on-Ones with each director
Fall: Bi-Weekly; Spring: Weekly
Coaches and mentors directors as needed
Attend All Access
Work at the LEAD Scholars front desk (5 hours/week and additional
hours as approved-break periods, subbing, etc.)
Leadership Week
Associate Director
Overview
The Leadership Week Associate Director acts as a second in command for the
Executive Director. When the Executive Director is not present, Associate is in
charge of maintaining the LW Board. This position is knowledgeable of all
aspects of LEAD as well as the LW Board.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist the Executive Director as requested
Keep and distribute accurate minutes of LW Board meetings
Ensure timely communication about LW within LEAD Scholars to the
Scholar Holler, Peer Mentors, or LSAC
Facilitates team bonding and influences positive morale and
collaborative spirit among board members
Oversee officer training and transition within the Executive Director
and the LW Advisor
Leadership Week
Workshops and Keynote
Speakers Director
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist the Executive Director as requested
Keep and distribute accurate minutes of LW Board meetings
Ensure timely communication about LW within LEAD Scholars to the
Scholar Holler, Peer Mentors, or LSAC
Facilitates team bonding and influences positive morale and
collaborative spirit among board members
Oversee officer training and transition within the Executive Director
and the LW Advisor
Leadership Week
Publicity and Hospitality
Director
Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversee communication across LEAD and U-LEAD about LW
programs and ensure the LEAD calendar is updated and current with
LW events
Update and keep current LW content on LEAD Scholars website
Update LW Google Calendar on website
Develop promotional flyers and other items that are consistent with
the LW24 a branding guide and content calendar and regularly
update the Instagram.
Create and distribute thank you gifts for all speakers
Update Groupme on events/changes
Design flyers for all Keynote Speakers and workshops.
Create excitement within LEAD Scholars and around campus for
Leadership Week
Create a “Scrapbook” of the week –add to LSA Scrapbook
Photograph all LW events
Work with Assistant Director/LW Advisor to develop, distribute, and
compile results of program evaluations.
Additional duties as assigned by Executive Director
Leadership Week
Volunteer Management
Director
Duties and Responsibilities:
Promote volunteer opportunities; primarily to LEAD students then
across *reliable* RSOs.
Create a Master list of volunteers
Assign and allocate volunteers to events
Create a volunteer Groupme for communication
Host 2 required volunteer training meetings BEFORE LW
Serve as the main point person for all volunteers
Provide volunteers with LW shirts and thank you gifts
Oversee the Leadership Week Subcommittee (tentative name);
composed of volunteers.
Will tackle additional help for Publicity, Evaluations, Prep work for
Luncheon, etc.
Additional duties as assigned by Executive Director
Leadership Week
Student Leader Luncheon
Director
Duties and Responsibilities:
Select and secure a luncheon guest/keynote speaker
Create a program, schedule, script for the event
Decorate the ballroom for the event; provide gift bags to all
attendees
Create an invitee list and create a line of communication (send
event reminders)
Collect RVPs and order food
Create and present gift for the guest speaker
Additional duties as assigned by Executive Director
Leadership Week
Interactive Events
Director
Duties and Responsibilities:
Create 7-9 special events: tours, climbing tower, field trip, etc.
Create pre-registration links and send scheduled updates to
attendees.
Be able to attend all the interactive events.
Communicate with department staff that are conducting the events.
Plan and implement “artistic” Leadership Week events —i.e., Art
Exhibit
Additional duties as assigned by Executive Director
Application
Information
All application material can be found at:
lsa.sdes.ucf.edu/positions/
Applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview
with the current officer, the entire LSA Board, and LEAD
Staff
LSA Executive Director applicants need to obtain 50
signatures of current LEAD Scholar Students who would
support their candidacy for the position
Current LSA Directors are not eligible to sign this
petition
Applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview with
current officers
Alongside the interview with current LEB officers, LEB
Executive Director and Selections Director applicants will
interview with LEAD Staff
ALL APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY FEBRUARY 23, 2024
LEB EXECUTIVE/SELECTIONS DIRECTOR
PEER MENTORS
LSA/LEB/LW BOARD
LSA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Peer Mentors must attend a group interview as part of the
application process. Interviews will be held on February
27th at 3:00, February 28th at 3:00, March 1st at 3:00.
REEL COUNSELORS
REEL Counselors must attend a group interview as part of
the application process. Interviews will be held on March
5th at 4:00 and March 6th at 3:00
Good
Luck!
