Student Opportunities

Westhampton College supports mentorship, leadership, and employment opportunities for students throughout the year, ranging from assisting with celebrations or community events, to mentoring a new student, to working in the office. If you are interested in any of the opportunities listed please contact the person listed in each section below.

Westhampton Student Government

The student government of Westhampton College, the Westhampton College Government Association (WCGA), provides a meaningful opportunity to serve our community and be an active part of both the College and the University.

If you are interested in being part of WCGA, please contact the president of WCGA Sawyer Bernard at sawyer.bernard@richmond.edu or the advisor of WCGA Dean Mia Reinoso Genoni at mgenoni@richmond.edu.

Proclamation Ushers

Proclamation cannot take place without assistance from our sophomore and junior students who serve as event organizers and ushers before, during, and after the ceremony. Each year, we need approximately 12 students to assist the Westhampton College Dean’s Office, so that we can ensure the celebration runs smoothly for our new and senior students. This student employment position requires 4-5 hours of work on the day of Proclamation. For more information, please contact Senior Associate Dean Kerry Albright Fankhauser at kfankhau@richmond.edu.

Ring Dance

Ring Dance requires assistance from a number of student ushers in order to help the event run smoothly. This is a student employment position that requires 5-6 hours of work on the evening of Ring Dance. Ushers for this event also have their transportation to and from the Omni Richmond Hotel covered and can choose to attend Ring Dance after their responsibilities have concluded. Assignments vary; many ushers are tasked with assisting students as they line up for the procession while others may help with programs, class rings, etc. For more information, please contact Senior Associate Dean Kerry Albright Fankhauser at kfankhau@richmond.edu.

Employment in the Westhampton College Dean’s Office

Each year the Westhampton College Dean’s Office employs students to assist with a variety of responsibilities, including event set-up, social media advertising, and work in the office itself. These student employees become part of the Westhampton College team and often continue to work for us throughout their time at the university. For more information on employment opportunities at Westhampton College, please contact Administrative Specialist Kristen Phelps at kristen.phelps@richmond.edu.