SGA Legislative Affairs Director

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Position Title:

SGA Legislative Affairs Director

Job Category:

Student Hourly

Job Profile:

Student Help

Job Summary:

A. Reports to the Executive Director

B. Chair the Legislative Affairs Committee

C. Serve as the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point delegation leader to all state- wide and national-wide student association conventions and conferences

D. Actively promote student involvement in, and understanding of, campus, local, state, and federal legislation

E. Advocate on behalf of students at the local, state, and federal level

F. 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

G. Form a working relationship with the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Legislative Liaison

H. Manage and promote the Student Government Association Lawyer services

I. Organize and promote elections of any kind to the student body: Student Government Association, local, state, and federal

J. Monitor the news daily about legislative issues and brief the President

K. Collaborate with fellow directors to plan events regarding campuswide observation days.

L. Attend the Student Government Association Senate and the Executive Staff meetings.

M. Serve a minimum of 10 hours per week in the SGA Office or related work meetings on campus, with the exception of Student Senate.

N. 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 inthe role. Transitional materials must also include an updated list of contacts at the last meeting of the executive's term.

O. Other duties as assigned

Key Job Responsibilities:

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. 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.EverythingPointsHere.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 hr@uwsp.edu.

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.

EEO Statement:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations 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.