Leadership
Lead Your Way at Pitt-Bradford
Leadership Starts Here—Right Where You Are.
Leadership doesn’t require a title, a stage, or a seat at the front of the room. At Pitt-Bradford, it’s about showing up, being open to new experiences, and discovering what you’re capable of through opportunities that really matter to you.
Maybe you’re leading a class project, mentoring a new student, planning a service event, or presenting your research. That’s leadership. Perhaps you’re working a campus job, volunteering in the community, or learning how to use your voice in a group setting. That’s leadership, too.
Through interactive workshops, hands-on learning, service projects, and everyday moments where you choose to get involved, you’ll build real-world skills like communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and confidence, the kind of skills that stick with you long after graduation.
So, if you’re ready to grow, make a difference, and lead in a way that feels true to you, we’re here to help you get there.
Build Your Leadership Story
Leadership isn't about having a title — it's about taking action, growing your confidence, and making a difference in ways that matter to you. Whether you're just getting started or looking to take your impact to the next level, there are countless opportunities on campus to explore what leadership can look like for you.
From interactive workshops to impact-driven experiences, here are some great ways to build your leadership story.
Step Into Your Potential
Looking for that first spark? Join a high-energy, one-day experience designed to help you connect with other emerging leaders, explore your strengths, and discover what leadership means to you. Through dynamic sessions and hands-on activities, you'll walk away with new insights and the tools to start shaping your own path.
Try It Out, Build Confidence
Just getting started — or need a reset? Dive into a fun, stress-free series where you can test out leadership in real life. You'll build confidence, learn practical skills (like how to speak up in class or lead a group project), and explore how to lead in everyday situations — no experience needed, just curiosity.
Lead Within Your Club or Org
Already involved on campus? Take your leadership to the next level with skill-building sessions designed specifically for student leaders. Whether you're leading a club, running meetings, or organizing events, these workshops give you the tools to communicate clearly, build strong teams, and make your organization thrive.
Short Talks, Big Impact
Got 20 minutes? These fast-paced, high-impact talks are like brain snacks for student leaders. They're designed to spark curiosity, challenge assumptions, and leave you thinking differently — all in less time than your favorite podcast.
Lead Through Service
Sometimes, leadership looks like organizing a food drive, registering voters, or responding to needs in your community. If you're passionate about making a difference, service and civic engagement give you the chance to lead with empathy, purpose, and action — all while giving back.
Mentor, Guide, Work, Lead
You don’t need a stage to be a leader. Take on a peer mentor role, welcome new students as part of orientation, apply to be a resident assistant, or take the lead in your campus job. These everyday opportunities help you grow as a communicator, a problem-solver, and a trusted presence on campus.
Ready to Start?
Leadership at Pitt-Bradford is about you — your growth, your goals, and your voice. Whether you're taking your first step or your next big leap!
Campus Leadership Roles
Peer Leadership & Mentorship
Focuses on roles where students guide or support other students academically, personally, or socially.
- Orientation Leaders
- TRIO SSS Peer Mentors / Academic Coaches
- ACTC Tutors
- Student-Alumni Ambassadors
- Wellness or Peer Support Advocates
Civic & Service Leadership
Students leading initiatives with social impact, service, or advocacy at the core.
- Student Government Association (SGA)
- Labor Scholars
- Sustainability Ambassadors
- SGA Senators
- Alternative Break Leaders
- Voter Engagement Coordinators
- Service Project Leader
- Volunteer Coordinators
Institutional & Representational Leadership
Students representing the student voice in official university structures or to external stakeholders.
- Student Trustees / Board Representatives
- University Committee Appointees (e.g., dining, facilities, academic affairs, etc.)
- Admissions Tour Guides / Student Panelists
- Alumni Board Student Reps
- Blue & Gold Society
- On-Campus Student Employment
Event & Program Leadership
Students who lead the planning and execution of major campus events or programs.
- Student Activities Board Members
- Orientation Leaders
- Welcome Week / AFW Chairs
- Major Campus Event Hosts / Coordinators
- Greek Life Council Officers
- Student Representative on Campus Committees (Empty Bowls and Baskets, Cultural Festival, staff and faculty search committees, etc.)
Creative & Media Leadership
Leadership in arts, performance, storytelling, or media production.
- Podcast Producers
- Student Filmmakers / Photographers
- Dance or Theater Performers
- Artists
- Baily’s Beads
- Diamond Steppers
Academic & Professional Leadership
Students who lead within academic disciplines or career-oriented roles.
- Honors Program Leaders
- Undergraduate Research Assistants
- Professional Society Officers (e.g., Alpha Lambda Delta, Psi Chi, Pre-Med Club)
- Case Competition
Residential & Community-Based Leadership
Leadership roles are tied to specific living communities or affinity-based cohorts.
- First-Generation Student Leaders
- VISA Mentors - International Student Ambassadors