RESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP
Lead. Connect. Make an Impact.
Whether you're looking to represent your community, plan events, advocate for residents, or grow as a leader, there's a place for you within Residential Leadership at SJSU. Explore opportunities to make an impact, develop new skills, and help shape the residential experience.
Leadership Opportunities
Residents can get involved in a variety of leadership roles.
Building Representative
Serve as the voice of your residential community by gathering feedback, supporting programs, and connecting residents with leadership opportunities.
Council Officer
Lead one of the Residential Leadership Councils by planning programs, facilitating meetings, managing communications, and supporting community engagement.
Council Officer Expectations
As a Council Officer, you'll work alongside fellow student leaders to build community, advocate for residents, plan meaningful programs, and create a positive residential experience while developing your leadership skills.
President
Leads the council by facilitating meetings, coordinating officer responsibilities, and working closely with Advisors to support the success of the organization.
Manages the council's budget by tracking expenses, coordinating funding requests, and ensuring responsible use of student activity funds.
Treasurer
Supports the President, oversees Building Representatives, and helps coordinate recruitment, engagement, and day-to-day council operations.
Vice President
Programming Officer
Plans and coordinates events and initiatives that build community, foster engagement, and enhance the residential experience.
Secretary
Keeps the council organized by recording meeting minutes, tracking attendance, managing communication, and maintaining organizational records.
Marketing Officer
Promotes council events and initiatives through marketing, social media, and outreach to increase awareness and student participation.
Building Representative
Serves as the voice of their residential community by gathering resident feedback, supporting council initiatives, and helping connect students with leadership opportunities.
Our Councils
Students have the opportunity to serve within one of three Residential Leadership Councils based on where they live.
First Year Council
Represents first-year residential students.
Theme Community Council
Represents first-year residential students.
Returning Student Council
Represents returning and upper-division residential communities.
Get Involved
Interested in becoming a student leader?
Attend an Information Session (Must Attend One)
Monday, August 17th from 1-2 PM in the Study Hub
Monday, August 24th from 4-5 PM in the CV2 MPR
Wednesday, August 26th from 6-7 PM in the SVP Flex Room
Thursday, August 27th from 4-5 PM on Zoom
Apply
Application Due August 31st, 2026 @ 9:00AM
Participate In Elections
Attend the Retreat!
Questions?
Have questions about Residential Leadership?
Contact the Residential Leadership Advisor:
Ashley Thomas-Williams
Ashley.Thomas-Williams@sjsu.edu