Did you and/or your student enjoy the SOAR experience? Encourage your student to help future bears have a successful orientation by serving as SOAR Leaders.

Top 3 reasons to be a SOAR Leader:

1.      Building skills
SOAR Leaders strengthen useful and highly-marketable skills through practical, real-world application. These skills include:

• Networking
• Public speaking
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem-solving
• Teamwork and collaboration

2.      Perks
SOAR leaders earn several benefits for their work, including:

• Paid compensation (typically 32-35 hrs/week during summer months)
• Free on-campus housing during SOAR
• A free meal plan and Dining Dollars during SOAR
• 15% off Bearwear at the Bookstore + 2 free MoState Polos
• Free Parking during the Summer

3.      Building relationships
This position allows SOAR leaders to form bonds with:

• New students they mentor
• Fellow SOAR leaders, who often become lifelong friends
• Faculty and staff advisors, who often mentor them and provide professional references
• Other University administrators

If your student is interested in becoming a SOAR leader, encourage them to visit MissouriState.edu/SOARleader to learn more and apply.

If you would like to recommend your student to become a SOAR leader, anonymously, you can fill out this short form. We will send them more information!

Your student can also contact us with questions. We’re looking forward to meeting your student!