Leadership Common Application

Student Leadership is a large part of the student experience here at HCU.

Student Life wants your leadership experiences to be:

• Impactful
• Meaningful
• Effective

In efforts to streamline the leadership hiring process; we have implemented a common application that will be used for certain leadership opportunities at HCU. Below you will find the basic eligibility requirements for HCU student leadership positions.

Basic Leadership Eligibility Requirements:

A Student Leader at HCU must...

1. Be currently enrolled as a full-time student at Houston Christian University.
2. Maintain a cumulative grade point average of no less than 2.5 (minimum GPA requirement may vary per position).
3. Remain in good standing with the university (academic and conduct).
4. Adhere to all policies, values, and standards as stated in the HCU Student Handbook.
5. Be able to articulate the mission and values of HCU and the Christian faith (University grant-funded positions require a statement of faith).
6. Submit the Student Leadership Common Application by Friday, January, 30th, 2026.
7. Some positions may require you to live on campus throughout the leadership position (varies based on position)
8. Create and upload a resume. Utilize the services of Career & Calling. Set up an appointment before your interviews to get great tips and tricks. hc.edu/careerandcalling

Additionally: You may be asked to complete further steps per leadership opportunity you select to apply.

While going through the leadership process, please keep in mind the following:

- Some leadership positions have further requirements outside of the ones listed above. Please read each job description of interest thoroughly to know full details. Job Descriptions can be found here: hc.edu/leadership
- Some leadership positions may offer varying
grants/stipends/scholarships/compensation; some may not - but don't discount the position if it does not offer what you think it should. All will provide you an amazing experience and growth as a leader.
- The hiring processes for each leadership role may be different for each position. Be sure to keep up with the processes. Make it a common practice to regularly check and respond to your campus email.
- Professional is always the way to go for interviews, conversations, and emails (think attire, writing style, greetings, etc.)
- Be careful not to overload yourself with responsibility. Always make time for your schoolwork, family/friends/fun, and rest.
- When in doubt ask!

If you have additional questions, please connect with:

Student Life
studentlife@hc.edu
hc.edu/leadership

To be ready for your interviews and to have an extra professional touch, be sure to create a resume and bring copies to your interviews.

Connect with the Office of Career & Calling for assistance:

• Creating your resume
• Interview tips
• Utilize their free suit program & more!
• For more information contact Career and Calling located in the Library (Looper Learning Commons-Student Success hallway).  hc.edu/careerandcalling

Residential Requirement

Please be aware that some leadership positions may require you to live on campus as part of the leadership experience (some with housing coverage and some without housing coverage). For example: Resident Assistants, Head Musher, etc. Be sure to check the qualifications of each leadership position you are interested in for more details.

Category A:

- Commuter Assistant
- FYS Peer Mentor
- Resident Assistant (Must be available Feb 4th, 5th, or 6th from 7:00–8:30pm for a group interview)
- Welcome Days Planning Committee* (summer only)
- Welcome Days Pack Leader* (summer only)
- Head Musher (Kiza caretaker)

Category B:

REFUGE Worship Band
Campus Recreation Student Worker
Campus Recreation Supervisor
Student Government Association Executive Council (Pres, VP, VP of Records, Director of Treasury, Director of Public Relations)
Student Life Intern (15 hours a week)
Student Life Marketing Intern (15 hours a week)
Student Programming Board Exec (5 hours a week + campus events)

Category C:

Admissions Chat Team
Admissions Intern
Admissions Summer Intern
Admissions Undergraduate Assistant (graduate student only)
BSM Small Group Leader
HCU Embark Mentor (summer only)
Husky Ambassador
Husky Veterans Worker
Mingo (Costumed Mascot)
Spirit Team Manager (assists with Mingo and Cheer needs)
SGA Representative
Sled Team (Live Mascot Care)
Student Foundation
Summer Launch Mentor
Summer Orientation Leader (Admissions GO Team)
TRIO Academic Peer Coach
TRIO Intern
Welcome Days Volunteer/Musher

Additional Summer Opportunities
- Assistant Camps Director
- Camps Director

If you have further questions, please feel free to contact:
studentlife@hc.edu

hc.edu/leadership

Leadesrhip Interests & Important Information:

For more information on the details and requirements of the leadership options below, go to hc.edu/leadership.

Students are encouraged to apply for ALL interested leadership positions. However, if a student decides to accept a student leadership position, below is the breakdown of the selection process:

• Category A - only one position within this category can be accepted due to time and responsibility commitments.
• Category B - only one position within this category can be accepted due to time commitment and overlapping in responsibilities.
• Category C - selection of three positions may be made in this category. The student will be highly encouraged not to accept more than three leadership positions total per supervisor approval (all three selected positions can be category "C").

This process will ensure the potential for more leadership opportunities to be available for HCU students. We hope to see an increase of leadership development with students in all areas; a decrease of student "over-involvement" and burn out; and an overall use of better stewardship within the leadership opportunities we offer.