MCS is launching a Harvard College Student Advisory Board! Apply now for the Fall 2024 student board. MCS is seeking students who wish to make an impact on career advising and programming at Harvard. Student board members will be asked to commit to 2 meetings each semester.
What Can MCS Student Advisory Board (SAB) Participants Expect?
- To take part in a diverse student board of Harvard College students – MCS aims to select board members who represent a wide spectrum of career interests. We also hope to have each class year represented on the board.
- To provide MCS with feedback – We will discuss MCS advising offerings and employer events and discuss areas of strength and opportunities for improvement.
- To plan future iterations of the Student Advisory Board (SAB) – As a founding member of the MCS SAB, your input will impact how future Student Advisory Boards are structured, what projects are prioritized, and how future members are recruited.
- To meet twice per semester – The MCS SAB will meet no more than twice per semester, beginning Fall 2024. A required onboarding meeting will occur virtually in the late summer.
Benefits to Student Advisory Board (SAB) Members:
- Leadership experience – you do not have to have held a leadership position at Harvard to join the MCS Student Advisory Board. We are seeking students who have an interest in contributing to the Harvard community.
- Direct influence on MCS operations – Feedback provided by the SAB will shape MCS services and communications.
- Collaborating with MCS Staff – As a member of the MCS SAB, you’ll regularly meet and communicate with MCS staff and advisors.
Logistics & Application:
- Interested Harvard College students should fill out the interest form by Monday, April 29 at 11:59pm ET
- Students who express interest should be available to participate for the full academic year (September 2024 – April 2025).
- The SAB will meet no more than twice per semester. A mandatory onboarding meeting will occur virtually in the late summer.
- This is a volunteer position, MCS Student Advisory Board members will not be paid.
- We will review applications and notify selected students over the summer.
