Student Policy & Advocacy 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

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