About this Job:
The main purpose of the Bates College Student Government (BCSG) Committee Selection Board (CSB) is responsible for selecting students to serve on campus committees and boards that include student positions. CSB ensures the selection process runs smoothly and that all student roles are filled efficiently. As an impartial body, CSB is committed to appointing the most qualified candidates for each position based on fair and transparent evaluation. Members play a vital role in this process, contributing between 1 and 6 hours per week depending on the committee’s overall workload.

Leadership Development:
Leadership development at Bates is defined by a framework describing seven leadership capacities (Bates Leads Framework). Campus Life embeds the Bates Leads Framework into its student positions. One outcome of being a CSB member is to develop and improve these leadership skills.

The following competencies are most relevant to this position:

Commitment: The passion, energy, creativity, and follow-through one brings to ideas, pursuits, and collective goals.
This position involves a high level of responsibility, and requires individuals to hold themselves and others accountable by meeting deadlines, attending meetings and are committed to producing the best work possible.

Collaboration: Working reciprocally with others. Working across differences to achieve a shared goal. Bringing multiple perspectives, diverse experiences, and individual creativity to bear on a pursuit.
This position requires working with CSB members, constituents, and various members of the Bates community, including senior staff and faculty members.

Common Purpose: Cultivating a shared goal, direction, and sense of responsibility.
This position requires setting overall goals for CSB, and working with Bates community members to create a shared sense of purpose and responsibility.