SGA President

UWSTP University of Wisconsin Stevens Point; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point is seeking a SGA President (Student Hourly). The role reports to the Student Body and leads all Executive Staff, representing students on local, state, and national issues, and guiding student life policy.

The President will oversee staff, co-chair the Differential Tuition Steering Committee, and ensure comprehensive governance across student organizations, with at least 10 office hours weekly during fall and spring terms. Compensation is $12/hour.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Student Body
• Hire, train, and supervise all Executive Staff
• Represent the Student Body on local, state, and national issues
• Provide Administrative direction for the Student Government Association
• Attend and represent students at University events and meetings
• Co-Chair and act as a non-voting member for the Differential Tuition Steering Committee with the SGA Budget Director
• Create and refine student life policies
• Communicate and build partnerships with students, faculty, staff, administration, legislators, and the media
• Sign or veto all legislative actions by the SGA Senate
• Appoint all Justices of the Judicial Branch
• Make shared governance decisions for the organization and serve as the joint contact for all university governance groups
• Present a State of the Student Body address within the first three weeks of the Spring Semester
• Organize internal SGA awards with the Vice President, Speaker of the Senate, Executive Director, and Advisor
• Maintain minimum 10 office hours per week during fall and spring semesters

Job description

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Position Title: SGA President

Job Category: Student Hourly

Job Profile: Student Help

Job Summary

• A. Reports to the Student Body
• B. Hire, train, and supervise all Executive Staff
• i. Attend Executive Staff meetings
• C. Serve as the Student Body representative, and speak for the students, on local, state, and national issues
• D. Provide Administrative direction and guidance for the Student Government Association
• E. Actively attend and represent the students at University events and meetings
• F. Co-Chair and act as a non-voting member for the Differential Tuition Steering Committee with the SGA Budget Director
• G. Create and refine student life policies to ensure the best possible experience for students
• H. Actively communicate and build partnerships with students, faculty, staff, administration, legislators (local, state, national), and the media
• I. Sign or veto all legislative actions by the Student Government Association Senate
• J. Appoint all Justices of the Judicial Branch
• K. Make all shared governance decisions for the organization and serve as the joint contact for all University shared governance groups.
• L. Present a State of the Student Body address within the first three weeks ofthe Spring Semester
• M. Organize the internal Student Government Association awards at the end of each year with the Vice President, Speaker of the Senate, Executive Director, and the Advisor
• N. The President shall hold at minimum 10 office hours each week throughout the fall and spring semesters and post them accordingly so that the public may access them.
• O. Meet at a minimum of once near the end of each semester with the Vice President to specifically discuss and document transitional material including semester accomplishments and helpful tips.
• Documentation must be typed, emailed, and stored in the President, Vice President, and Student Government Association's email accounts, 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.

Compensation is $12/hour.

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. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.

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.