SGA Legislative Issues Director

UWSTP University of Wisconsin Stevens Point; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point seeks a dedicated SGA Legislative Issues Director to chair the Legislative Affairs Committee and lead the UW-Stevens Point delegation at state-wide and national student association events. The role promotes student involvement in local, state, and federal legislation and advocates on behalf of students.

The position requires regular collaboration with the President, the Executive Director, and the UW-Stevens Point Legislative Liaison, plus overseeing SGA

Responsibilities

• Chair the Legislative Affairs Committee
• Serve as the UW-Stevens Point delegation leader to state-wide and national-wide student association conventions and conferences
• Actively promote student involvement in campus, local, state, and federal legislation
• Advocate on behalf of students at local, state, and federal levels
• Maintain relationships with local/state representatives and the UW-Stevens Point Legislative Liaison
• Organize and promote student government elections and related activities
• Monitor legislative news and brief the President
• Meet with the Executive Director near the end of each semester to document transitions and contacts
• Attend SG A Senate and Executive Staff meetings
• Commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week in the SGA Office or related work
• Prepare transitional materials including contacts and tips for successors
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job description

Position Title: SGA Legislative Issues Director

Job Category: Student

Hourly Job Profile: Student Help

Job Summary

• Reports to the Executive Director
• Chair the Legislative Affairs Committee
• Serve as the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point delegation leader to all state- wide and national-wide student association conventions and conferences
• Actively promote student involvement in, and understanding of, campus, local, state, and federal legislation
• Advocate on behalf of students at the local, state, and federal level
• Form working relationships with local and state representatives (e.g. alder people, state assemblyperson, etc.) and stay in constant contact with them regarding issues that affect University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
• Form a working relationship with the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Legislative Liaison
• Manage and promote the Student Government Association Lawyer services
• Organize and promote elections of any kind to the student body: Student Government Association, local, state, and federal
• Monitor the news daily about legislative issues and brief the President
• Collaborate with fellow directors to plan events regarding campuswide observation days
• Attend the Student Government Association Senate and the Executive Staff meetings
• Serve a minimum of 10 hours per week in the SGA Office or related work meeting on campus, with the exception of Student Senate
• Meet at a minimum of once near the end of each semester with the Executive Director to specifically discuss and document transitional material including semester accomplishments and helpful tips
• Documentation must be typed, emailed, and stored in the Student Government Association email account, as well as handed over for the next person in the role
• Transitional materials must also include an updated list of contacts at the last meeting of the executive's term
• Other duties as assigned

Special Notes

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds.

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Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or [e-mail]. The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx.

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

The Universities of Wisconsin serve approximately 161,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the Universities of Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree – with a median salary of more than $66,000. The Universities of Wisconsin provides a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy. The Universities of Wisconsin and its employees are purpose-driven, people-focused, and committed to stewardship.