SOAR Leader Online Application

To become a SOAR Leader, a candidate must successfully complete the following selection process steps:

  • Anyone interested in serving as a SOAR Leader MUST attend a SOAR Leader Information Session to gain access to the online application. View dates/times and register for an upcoming Information Session by visiting SOAR Leader Information Sessions.

Complete and submit the SOAR Leader Online Application (only available to candidates who have attended an Information Session).

  • To access the SOAR Leader Online Application, read all the directions carefully and sign in using your Beach ID number (student ID number).
  • All sections marked with a red asterisk * MUST be completed.
  • Online application must be submitted.
  • Answer all four questions (Part II) thoroughly and demonstrate that time and thought were put into each question.
  • Answers will be evaluated and scored to determine who is invited to the required SOAR Leader Experiential. Invitations to the experiential will be emailed.

All applicants MUST have two (2) Online Personal Reference submitted.

  • At least one (1) online reference MUST be from a current Long Beach State University staff or faculty member.
  • The second online reference can be from an on- or off-campus individual including an employer, faculty member, religious leader, mentor, etc.
  • Family members and Long Beach State undergraduates MAY NOT serve as references.
  • After submitting your online application, an auto reply will provide you with the link to the Online Personal Reference Form. It is your responsibility to send the included message, your name and Beach ID number to your listed personal references.
  • All Online Personal References must be received.

  • Those with complete applications and references will be invited to attend the required SOAR Leader Experiential based on the evaluation and scoring of their application.
  • SOAR Leader Experiential schedule is TBA. The location is TBA.
  • Conflicts with either of these dates will be reviewed on a case-by-case scenario.

  • Candidates will sign up for a group interview at the conclusion of SOAR Leader Experiential. Various times and days will be offered.

  • Hiring decisions will be made based on the submitted application, SOAR Leader Experiential, and group interview.
  • Candidates will be notified of their status via email.