Part-Time Student Senator – Shape Campus Life

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 14,717 - 20,961; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc. invites applications for a Part-Time Student Senator position at the Charleston Campus ASCSN for FY2027. The role emphasizes promoting student life, participating in committees, and supporting campus programs and events.

Requirements include enrollment in at least six credits, timely coursework registration for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027, and maintaining specified GPA levels. Salary is hourly and part-time, with training and attendance expectations noted.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in at least six credits to qualify as a student worker.
• Registered for applicable coursework by Monday, August 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM for the Fall 2026 semester.
• Registered for applicable coursework by Monday, December 21, 2026 for the Spring 2027 semester.
• Maintaining a semester GPA of 2.25 or higher each semester.
• Maintaining a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher overall.

Responsibilities

• Serve on at least 1 ASCSN Standing Committee and 2 ASCSN Ad-hoc Committees.
• Authorise approval of By-Law legislation as proposed by the ASCSN By-law and Constitution Committee with a two-thirds simple majority vote of the entire ASCSN Senate in a regularly scheduled meeting.
• Pass financial funding items with a simple majority vote in a scheduled Senate meeting.
• Override a presidential veto with a two-thirds supermajority vote of the ASCSN Senate in a scheduled meeting.
• Serve at least 12 hours per week, over and above committee meetings, working on senatorial programs/assignments and assisting students on the campus they represent while classes are in session.
• May work up to one-third of weekly hours helping during events held by ASCSN.
• Deliver a brief presentation during one class each month to discuss the department of ASCSN Student Government. Presentation timing declared by the professor or instructor. Not permitted in classes already visited by a Senator or classes in which the Senator is currently enrolled.
• Dedicate 2 working hours each week to promote ASCSN Student Government and ASCSN Events, subject to approval from a member of the ASCSN Executive Board.
• Spend the remainder of hours working on committee assignments.
• Not represent a Club/Organization and/or Department/Division for attendance or accountability purposes at any ASCSN Senate, Committee, or other meetings.
• See all items of nonfeasance and make recommendations to dismiss charges or send accusations to the Grievance Committee and Judicial Board; report findings to the Senate.
• Be removed from Senate for 3 unexcused absences from Senate and/or Committee meetings in a semester; submit a dispute to the Grievance Committee and Judicial Board prior to approval of minutes.
• Submit a statement of interests at the beginning of term detailing possible conflicts of interest to the President; keep statement updated.
• Submit a statement of enrollment of at least six credits at the campus represented at the beginning of each semester. Exceptions may be granted within the first two Senate meetings; otherwise the member is automatically removed.
• Other duties are representative and not exhaustive.

Job description

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc. invites applications for a Part-Time Student Senator position at the Charleston Campus ASCSN for FY2027. The role emphasizes promoting student life, participating in committees, and supporting campus programs and events.

Requirements include enrollment in at least six credits, timely coursework registration for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027, and maintaining specified GPA levels. Salary is hourly and part-time, with training and attendance expectations noted.