Apply to Join The Journal of Student Leadership Staff  

 Applications for Spring 2025 are Open. Apply Now!  

How to Apply:

  1. Fill out the application below. Fill out on a laptop or pcthe form may not show up on some mobile devicesto be considered for JSL Staff! (Note: staff positions are unpaid, but there are a couple of small scholarships for top leadership staff).
  2. Email us at [email protected] right after you've submitted to verify we've received your application. (Sometimes the application form below has been known not to work, so please send an email to double-check!)

If your application is accepted to join the staff, we expect you'll register for SLSS 321R Section 001 (3 credits taught by Profs. Sandi Bennett and Ben Johnson).  This is a hybrid class that meets only on Thursdays in person (face-to-face) from 4:00 pm to 5:15 pm and possible other times (depending on your team) to carry out the work of producing an issue of the journal.

Here are the JSL Staff Spring 2025 Course Details: 

SLSS 321R: Applied Leadership Topics 

CRN:  39310  |   Section 001 (The Journal)

Thursdays from 4:00 pm to 5:15 pm

Prof.  Sandi Bennett and Ben Johnson

As a staff member, you’ll join a high-achieving team of students from across campus. Some benefits include:

  • Enrich Your College Experience by developing skills in Editing, Design, Public Relations & Marketing, and Leadership
  • Publish an Issue of a peer-reviewed academic journal
  • Excellent Resume Builder—prep for grad school or the workforce
  • Nice JSL t-shirt!
  • Eligibility for Journal Distinction Cords for Graduation - Talk to us!

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Would you like to send supporting documents along with your application?

Optional: If you'd like to submit supporting documents along with your application (a resume, a writing sample, or design/layout samples), email them to [email protected] 

Contact: Dr. Benjamin Johnson
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Phone: 801.863.6725 | LC 407 h