Position Descriptions

Position Overview:

Serve as the official representative of the Associated Students to the university and the general public.

What does this position do?

• Ensure the proper conduct and efficient administration of all ASI Executive Branch activities and reports weekly to the Senate.
• Review, sign, and ensure the execution of all legislation adopted by the Senate.
• Appoint students to open positions including Academic Affairs Officer, Chief Diversity Officer, Chief Government Relations Officer, Chief Justice, Associate Justices, and Commissioners, subject to confirmation by the Senate.
• Deliver a State of the Associated Students Address no later than 30 days after the start of each semester in office.
• Conduct mid-year Cabinet performance reviews with the Chief Diversity Officer.
• Deliver speeches at Convocation, Homecoming and other functions, as needed.
• Represent ASI and the university on the Cal State Student Association
• Research and remain current on system-wide efforts, including policy, in regards to university affairs, academic affairs, and legislative affairs.
• Develop and work on special projects and initiatives with the Executive Officer team.
• Attend university and ASI functions, as needed.
• Serve on ASI scholarship review committees as needed.

What meetings will I have to attend?

• ASI Executive Meetings – meets weekly
• ASI Town Halls – held monthly
• Business & Finance Committee – meets every Tuesday from 3:30PM-5PM
• Lobby Corps – meets every Thursday at 3:30PM
• Academic Senate – meets every other Thursday from 2PM-4PM
• Academic Senate Executive Committee
• University Student Union & Student Recreation and Wellness Center, Board of Trustees (URECBOT) – 1st Friday of each month at 1pm (+1 subcommittee)  
• President’s Cabinet – meets every Monday at 2:30PM
• Social Justice & Equity Ad-Hoc Committee – TBD once per semester
• 49er Shops, Inc. Board of Directors-once a month (+2 subcommittees)
• 49er Shops, Inc. Board of Directors Summer meetings & Retreat
• CSULB Foundation Board of Directors-once a semester
• Instructionally Related Activities Board – meets during winter break in January
• Resource Planning Process Committee (university budget committee)
• Student Fee Advisory Committee – meets monthly
• University President – meets monthly
• University Vice President of Student Affairs – meets monthly
• ASI Leadership Retreats, and any other leadership trainings
• Awareness and Development trainings as Executive representative of a diverse campus community
• Student Orientation and Retention (SOAR) presentations- Summer
• Cal State Student Association (CSSA) – meets monthly (optional and travel required)
• Other meetings as designated in the ASI Bylaws and university documents

What is the typical Time Commitment per week?

Approximately 20 hours per week, which includes time spent in meetings (see above) directly related to the responsibilities of the position as documented in the ASI Bylaws and other governing documents of the campus. Half of the office hours are typically spent in the office.

What are the preferred skills & abilities?

Time management, supervisory skills, public speaking, ability to delegate, knowledge of parliamentary procedure to run meetings, ability to read and interpret policies, ability to interact positively and build effective working relationships with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and campus administrators; familiarity with the concepts of servant-leadership and stewardship.

Does this position receive a scholarship?

Yes, the scholarship amount is dependent upon the approved ASI Operating Budget for the year. Yes, the scholarship amount is equivalent to the CSULB cost of attendance for undergraduate students living in off-campus housing which is $31, 678.

Position Overview:

Serve as the chairperson of the Associated Students Senate/Board of Directors, which is the voice of the students, and assumes the office of ASI President upon the President’s incapacitation, resignation, or withdrawal from the University.

What does this position do?

• Assist the ASI President with ASI business as deemed necessary by that officer.
• Prepare the weekly Senate agenda.
• Prepare, sign, and place final adopted legislation on the desk of the ASI President for their signature or reconsideration.
• Develop and author legislation, and assist senators in the creation of legislation.
• Make all Senate information available and accessible to the student body.
• Conduct Senate performance reviews.
• Support Senate projects and goals, and assign projects to senators when necessary.
• Ensure that board members are knowledgeable and properly trained on their role and responsibilities.
• Serve on ASI scholarship review committees as needed.
• Attend university and ASI functions, as needed.
• Attend various university board/committee meetings and retreats.

What meetings will I have to attend?

• ASI Executive Meetings – meets weekly
• ASI Town Halls – held monthly
• Senate - meets every Wednesday from 3:30PM - 6PM
• Business & Finance Committee – meets every Tuesday from 3:30PM-5PM
• Meetings with Senators – monthly
• Social Justice & Equity Ad-Hoc Committee – TBD once per semester
• University Student Union & Student Recreation and Wellness Center, Board of Trustees (URECBOT) – 1st Friday of each month at 1pm (+1 subcommittee)
• 49er Shops, Inc. Board of Directors -meets monthly (+2 subcommittees)
• 49er Shops, Inc. Board of Directors Summer meetings and Retreat
• Student Fee Advisory Committee – meets monthly as needed
• Study Abroad Scholarship Committee – meets twice per semester
• Instructionally Related Activities Board – meets during winter break in January
• University Vice President of Student Affairs – meets monthly
• ASI Leadership Retreats, and any additional leadership trainings
• Student Orientation and Retention (SOAR) presentations – Summer
• Other meetings as designated in the ASI Bylaws and university documents

What is the typical Time Commitment per week?

Approximately 20 hours per week, which includes time spent in meetings (see above) directly related to the responsibilities of the position as documented in the ASI Bylaws and other governing documents of the campus. Half of these hours are typically spent in the office.

What are the preferred skills & abilities?

Knowledge of parliamentary procedure to run meetings, time management, organization skills, public speaking, ability to delegate and motivate others to take action, supervisory skills, ability to read and interpret policies, ability to interact positively and build effective working relationships with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and campus administrators; familiarity with the concepts of servant-leadership and stewardship.

Does this position receive a scholarship?

Yes, the scholarship amount is dependent upon the approved ASI Operating Budget for the year. Yes, the scholarship amount is equivalent to the CSULB cost of attendance for undergraduate students living in off-campus housing which is $31, 678. 

Position Overview:

Oversee the administration of Associated Students finances and ensures prudent management of its assets.

What does this position do?

• Serve as Chair of the Business & Finance Committee.
• Compile and create Business & Finance Committee agenda packets with all business items 72-hours prior to meetings.
• Review all Research Grants, Student Research Funds, and Current Year Unallocated Fund applications to ensure proper paperwork and information has been provided prior to placing it on the Business & Finance Committee agenda.
• Ensure that financial literacy training is provided for the broad student population throughout each academic year.
• Ensure fiscal certification training is completed for all student organization financial officers.
• Make monthly reports to the Senate including a detailed account of the financial condition of the Associated Students on a quarterly basis.
• Approve disbursements made from Associated Students checking accounts.
• Review fiscal policies annually, and makes recommendations as necessary.
• Update the Program Grant Rubric to meet any policy updates.
• Ensure that board members are knowledgeable and trained on fiscal policies and other Business & Finance Committee items.
• Meet with students and organizations to review policy, assist with grant applications and address financial questions.
• Maintain a current record of all fiscal and personnel policies and procedures approved by the Senate.
• Communicate with students, councils/organizations, Student Life & Development and the ASI Business Office regarding policies and procedures.
• Build and maintain a relationship with Student Life & Development and meet each semester with the staff.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive spring grant allocation process in collaboration with Student Life & Development and the Business & Finance Committee.
• Oversee the preparation of the Associated Students annual budget and receive the budget from the USU & SRWC, Board of Trustees.
• Play an active role in the development of the ASI budget process.
• Provide check-ins with Senate representatives to the Business & Finance Committee.
• Ensure the ASI website has up-to-date financial statements.
• Update the ASI student fee breakdown as needed.
• Work with the ASI Business Office to ensure students are receiving all the needed information and assistance.
• Submit and respond to all other administrative tasks.
• Attend university and ASI functions, as needed.
• Attend various university board/committees meetings and retreats.
• Serve on ASI scholarship review committees as needed.

What meetings will I have to attend?

• ASI Executive Meetings – weekly
• ASI Town Halls – held monthly
• Business & Finance Committee – meets every Tuesday from 3:30PM-5PM
• University Student Union & Student Recreation and Wellness Center, Board of Trustees (URECBOT) – 1st Friday of each month at 1PM (+1 subcomittee)
• Social Justice & Equity Ad-Hoc Committee – TBD once per semester
• 49er Shops, Inc. Board of Directors-once a month (+2 subcommittees)
• 49er Shops, Inc. Board of Directors Summer meetings and Retreat
• University Vice President for Student Affairs – meets monthly
• Instructionally Related Activities Board – meets during winter break in January
• Student Fee Advisory Committee – meets monthly
• Study Abroad Scholarship Committee – meets twice per semester
• ASI Leadership Retreats, and any additional leadership trainings
• Student Orientation and Retention (SOAR) presentations – Summer
• Awareness and development trainings as Executive representative of a diverse campus community
• Other meetings as designated in the ASI Bylaws and university documents

What is the typical time commitment per week?

Approximately 20 hours per week, which includes time spent in meetings (see above) directly related to the responsibilities of the position as documented in the ASI Bylaws and other governing documents of the campus. Half of the hours are usually spent in the office.

What are the preferred skills & abilities?

Time management, public speaking, knowledge of parliamentary procedure to run meetings, ability to read and interpret financial reports, ability to read and interpret policies, ability to delegate, supervisory skills, ability to interact positively and build effective working relationships with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and campus administrators, familiarity with budget concepts such as revenue and expense; familiarity with the concepts of servant-leadership and stewardship.

Does this position receive a scholarship?

Yes, the scholarship amount is dependent upon the approved ASI Operating Budget for the year. Yes, the scholarship amount is equivalent to the CSULB cost of attendance for undergraduate students living in off-campus housing which is $31, 678. 

Position Overview:

Serve as a voting member of the Associated Students Senate, representing the students within a particular College or the student community at-large.

What does this position do?

• Represent members of their particular constituency to the Associated Students.
• Serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the Associated Students, Incorporated and fulfill the legal and ethical obligations attending.
• Participate in initiating and approving amendments to the ASI Bylaws, Chapters I and II.
• Fill vacancies in the Senate and other Boards.
• Hold membership on at least one Senate subcommittee and/or ASI subsidiary board.
• Serve on university committees and boards at the direction of the Executive Vice President.
• Serve as a volunteer for ASI events.
• Compose and present resolutions to the Senate for consideration.
• Submit senator reports and university committee reports.
• Attend College Council meetings and give reports on ASI activities (College Senators only).
• Serve as a liaison to specific student constituencies as assigned and give reports on ASI activities (At-Large Senators only).
• Ensure that all activities, policies, and resolutions are initiated and carried out in the best interests of the student body as a whole.
• Serve on ASI scholarship review committees as needed.

What meetings will I have to attend?

• Senate - every Wednesday 3:30PM - 6PM.

The following meetings are required only if elected or appointed:

• Business & Finance Committee –every Tuesday at 3:30PM (2 Senators)
• University Student Union & Student Recreation and Wellness Center, Board of Trustees (URECBOT) – 1st Friday of each month at 1PM (2 Senators).
• Isabel Patterson Child Development Center Advisory Committee– TBD (1 Senator).
• Lobby Corps – every Thursday at 3:30PM (3 Senators)
• Senate Audit Committee – twice a semester (2 Senators).
• Social Justice & Equity Ad-Hoc Committee – TBD once per semester (1 Senator)
• 22 West Media Advisory Committee – TBD (1 Senator)
• Beach Pride Events Committee – every Monday at 3:30PM (1 Senator)
• College Council – (College Senators)
• Student Community – (At-Large Senators)
• ASI Leadership Retreats; and any additional leadership trainings.
• Other meetings as designated by the ASI Bylaws, the President or the Executive Vice President.

What is the typical Time Commitment per week?

At least 10 hours per week, which includes time spent in board and/or committee meetings (see above). It does not include the weekly Senate meetings.

What are the preferred skills & abilities?

Time management, public speaking, ability to learn parliamentary procedure to participate in meetings, ability to interact positively and network with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and campus administrators; ability to interact comfortably with members of a constituency to obtain opinions, determine interests, and assess needs on an ongoing basis; familiarity with the duties and responsibilities of a nonprofit board of directors; familiarity with the concepts of servant leadership and stewardship.

Does this position receive a scholarship?

Yes, the scholarship amount is dependent upon the approved ASI Operating Budget for the year. This year the scholarship amount is $1,300 per academic semester. 

Position Overview:

Serve as a voting member of the University Student Union & Student Recreation and Wellness Center, Board of Trustees (URECBOT), which is responsible for the oversight of the facilities, services and programs of the University Student Union (USU) and Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC).

What does this position do?

• Formulate and recommend policies regarding all aspects of USU and the SRWC operations.
• Recommend the annual budget of the USU to the A.S. Senate.
• Review services and programming for the USU & SRWC.
• Recommend plans for additions and/or modifications to USU facilities
• Ensure that all business conducted by the Board is carried out in the best interests of the student body as a whole.
• Promote all functions and activities of the USU and SRWC
• Research, fact-finding and regular visits to student organizations provided in the student union.
• Each trustee is responsible for chairing one URECBOT Standing Committee
• Serve on ASI scholarship review committees as needed

What meetings will I have to attend?

• University Student Union & Student Recreation and Wellness Center, Board of Trustees (URECBOT) – 1^st Friday of each month at 1PM.
• URECBOT Standing Committee - TBD
• ASI Leadership Retreats, and any other leadership trainings.
• All student government officers are required to serve on at least two committees
• Other meetings as designated by the Chair.

What is the typical Time Commitment per week?

At least 5-8 hours per week, which includes time spent in committee meetings (see above). It does not include the monthly URECBOT meetings.

What are the preferred skills & abilities?

Time management, public speaking, ability to delegate, ability to learn parliamentary procedure to run and participate in meetings, ability to interact positively and build effective working relationships with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and campus administrators; familiarity with college union operations, familiarity with the concepts of servant-leadership and stewardship.

Does this position receive a scholarship?

Yes, the scholarship amount is dependent upon the approved ASI Operating Budget for the year.

Position Overview:

Serves as the chief advisor and senior policy maker on academic-related matters to the ASI President.

What does this position do?

• Serves as a voting member on designated ASI and university committees, including the Academic Senate (Executive Council), Curriculum and Educational Policies Council, GE Governing Committee, GWAR Committee, and Instructionally Related Activities Board
• Recruits general students & students within ASI for university academic committees
• Provides orientation and training to appointed student representatives to various university committees in coordination with the Government Affairs Office staff.
• Administers the ASI university committee reporting system, ensuring that notifications are sent to committee members of upcoming meetings and maintains communication, includes meeting regularly with student representatives
• Collects reports from student representatives via the ASI university committee reporting system within 5 school days of the committee meeting, and maintains record consisting of compiled reports for each university academic committee
• Reviews committee reports- analyzes and synthesizes findings, and notifies ASI President of key issues that require ASI’s attention.
• Maintains a schedule for all university academic committee meetings and student representatives to each committee.
• Updates the ASI President weekly on university academic committee related issues.
• Administers annual student representative surveys by the first week in December and May; compiles findings with recommendations for the ASI Executive Officers
• Serve as the ASI President’s official designated representative to any board or committee of which they are a member.
• Serves on search committees for Academic Affairs or finds designee.
• Assists the ASI President in any capacity deemed necessary by that officer.
• Serves as liaison between ASI and university administration and faculty when needed.
• Serves on ASI scholarship review committees as needed
• Reports monthly to Senate

What meetings will I have to attend?

• ASI President – Weekly; TBD
• Asst. Director, Government Affairs & Initiatives – Biweekly; TBD
• University Provost – Monthly; TBD
• Academic Senate Executive Council – Tuesdays from 2-4PM
• Academic Senate - 2nd & 4th Thursday from 2-4PM
• Curriculum & Educational Policies Council – 2nd & 4th Wednesday from 2-4PM
• GE Governing Committee – 2nd & 4th Monday from 2-4PM
• GWAR Committee – 1st & 3rd Friday from 1:30-3PM
• Highly Valued Degree Initiative Steering Committee – Biweekly; TBD
• Review Committee for Academic Administrators – As needed
• Student Fee Advisory Committee – Monthly as needed
• Instructionally Related Activities Board – Meets during winter break in January.
• All student government officers are required to serve on at least two committees
• ASI Leadership Retreats; and any additional leadership trainings
• Other meetings as designated by the ASI Bylaws or ASI President

What is the typical time commitment per week?

Approximately 10-15 hours per week, which includes time spent in meetings (see above).

What are the preferred skills & abilities?

Time management, supervisory skills, public speaking, organization, flexibility, ability to delegate, ability to learn parliamentary procedure to run meetings, ability to interact positively and build effective working relationships with diverse populations of students, faculty, staff, and campus administrators, ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy, ability to read and interpret documents such as bylaws, executive orders and policies, and leadership experience.

Does this position receive a scholarship?

Yes, the scholarship amount is dependent upon the approved ASI Operating Budget for the year.

How do I apply?

• Interview with ASI President and committee.
• ASI President will appoint individual and Senate will confirm appointment.
• Complete the Student Government Application found in the Apply Now page.

Position Overview:

Represents the interests of the Associated Students to the Cal State Student Association (CSSA), California State University (CSU) system, and State legislators. Informs Associated Students about the budget, its legislative process and the state of the CSU. Serves as the chief advisor and senior policy maker on CSU system-related matters to the Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) President.

What does this position do?

• Co-represents the University and ASI in the CSSA as a voting delegate
• Provides a report on system-wide efforts in regard to university affairs, academic affairs, and legislative affairs to the ASI President
• Films monthly CSSA recap videos after each CSSA meeting
• Serves as chair of the ASI Lobby Corps, including facilitating weekly meetings, creating, posting, and distributing meeting agendas
• Acts as the ASI President’s liaison to the CSU Board of Trustees and the CSU Chancellor’s Office in regard to matters affecting CSULB students
• Advocates legislation or issues on behalf of CSULB students, and facilitates the Lobby Corps’ operations
• Supervises, coordinates, assists and keeps accurate records of activities and performance of the Lobby Corps and submits such records to the ASI President in an end-of-the-year report
• Coordinates voter registration drives with Lobby Corps
• Acts as a campus representative to the community about the Student Involvement and Representation Fee (SIRF)
• Assists in the coordination and training of the California Higher Education Student Summit (CHESS) Lobby Corps delegation
• Recruits and trains student applicants to serve as a Lobby Corps Representative at-Large Lobby Corps.
• Serves as the ASI President’s official designated representative to any board or committee of which they are a member
• Updates and adheres to the Lobby Corps Working Rules
• Assists the ASI President in any capacity deemed necessary by that officer, and assumes the duties of Lobby Corps Representative at-Large position when vacant
• Serves on ASI scholarship review committees as needed
• Reports monthly to the ASI Senate

What meetings will I have to attend?

• Lobby Corps – Weekly; Thursdays from 3:30-5pm
• Asst. Director, Government Affairs & Initiatives – Weekly; TBD
• ASI President – Weekly; TBD
• Cal State Student Association – One weekend per month
• Student Fee Advisory Committee – Monthly as needed
• Instructionally Related Activities Board – Meets during winter break in January
• All student government officers are required to serve on at least two committees
• ASI Leadership Retreats; and any additional leadership trainings
• Other meetings as designated by the ASI Bylaws or ASI President

What is the typical time commitment per week?

Approximately 10-15 hours per week, which includes time spent in meetings (see above).

What are the preferred skills & abilities?

Time management, supervisory skills, public speaking, organization, flexibility, ability to delegate and hold others accountable, ability to learn parliamentary procedure to run meetings, ability to interact positively and build effective working relationships with diverse populations of students, faculty, staff, and campus administrators, ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy, ability to read and interpret documents such as legislation, executive orders and policies, and leadership experience.

Does this position receive a scholarship?

Yes, the scholarship amount is dependent upon the approved ASI Operating Budget for the year.

How do I apply?

• Complete the Student Government Application on the ASI Government website.
• Interview with the ASI President and committee.
• ASI President will appoint individual, and the Senate will confirm appointment.
• Complete the Student Government Application found in the Apply Now page.

Position Overview:

Serves as the Chief member and convening chair of the ASI Judiciary advising on matters concerning infractions of the ASI Bylaws.

What does this position do?

• Interprets the provisions of the ASI Bylaws or any other ASI document when a dispute arises
• Serves as part of the Judiciary branch that renders decisions in election disputes and approves Elections Handbook
• Assists the Government Elections Officer with monitoring campaign activities during elections
• Processes ASI Appeal forms and convenes the Judiciary to adjudicate the appeal
• Writes a majority opinion in collaboration with the Associate Justices and, if applicable a minority opinion, on all judiciary case decisions, which must be made readily available
• Notifies all individual and group defendants of any complaint filed against them within two weekdays of the filed complaint
• Reviews all actions or documents of any Associated Students, Inc. agency, body, organization, or office holder within the ASI upon filing of a petition
• Serves as student representative on one of the seven college Grade Appeals Committees
• Calls meetings of the Judiciary at least twice per month during the regular academic semester
• Creates and distributes the Judiciary’s agenda and case docket
• Ensures that the Judiciary Working Rules conform to the Bylaws and Elections Handbook
• Oversees the regular attendance and responsibilities of all Associate Justices
• Attends Senate meetings as a Judiciary representative and assigns Associate Justices to attend
• Leads the coordination of the Know Your Rights campaign each semester
• Coordinates and tracks with the Chief Justice Pro-Tempore grade appeal consultation requests
• Serves on ASI scholarship review committees as needed

What meetings will I have to attend?

• Judiciary – Biweekly; 1st & 3rd Monday from 12:30-1:30pm
• ASI President – Biweekly; TBD
• Asst. Director, Government Affairs & Initiatives – Biweekly; TBD
• Vice Provost & Dean of Graduate Studies – Twice per semester; TBD
• Academic Integrity Committee – As needed
• Academic Grade Appeals Committees as needed
• Eligibility Appeals Committee as needed
• Director of Student Conduct & Ethical Development – Monthly; TBD
• Senate –twice per semester; Wednesdays from 3:30-5:30pm
• All student government officers are required to serve on at least two committees
• ASI Leadership Retreats; and any additional leadership trainings
• Other meetings as designated by the ASI Bylaws or President

What is the typical time commitment per week?

About 6-8 hours per week, which includes time spent in meetings (see above).

What are the preferred skills & abilities?

Time management, strong oral and written communication skills, organization skills, ability to delegate and hold others accountable, ability to interact positively and build effective working relationships with diverse populations of students, faculty, staff, and campus administrators, ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy. Basic understanding of legal concepts and parliamentary procedure.

Does this position receive a scholarship?

Yes, the scholarship amount is dependent upon the approved ASI Operating Budget for the year.

How do I apply?

• Must have served a minimum of 1 semester as an Associate Justice and completed at least 54 units of college work
• Interview with ASI President.
• ASI President will appoint individual and Senate will confirm appointment.
• Complete the Student Government Application found in the Apply Now page.

Position Overview:

Serves as a member of the ASI Judiciary advising on matters concerning infractions of the ASI Bylaws and other governing documents.

What does this position do?

• Interprets the provisions of the ASI Bylaws or any other ASI document when a dispute arises
• Serves as part of the Judiciary branch that renders decisions in election disputes and approves the Elections Handbook
• Collaborates with the Chief Justice in writing a majority opinion for ASI Judiciary hearings
• Assists the Government Elections Officer with monitoring campaign activities during elections
• Reviews and adjudicates appeals for removal from office of student government members
• Attends Senate meetings as a Judiciary representative as assigned
• Reviews all actions or documents of any Associated Students, Inc. agency, body, organization, or office holder within the ASI upon filing of a petition with the Judiciary
• Serves as student representative on one of the seven college Grade Appeals Committees
• Coordinates the Know Your Rights campaign each semester
• Meets with students for grade appeal consultations
• Serves on ASI scholarship review committees as needed

What meetings will I have to attend?

• Judiciary – Biweekly; 1st & 3rd Monday from 12:30-1:30pm
• Academic Grade Appeals Committees as needed
• Eligibility Appeals Committee as needed.
• Senate – twice per semester; Wednesdays from 3:30-5:30pm
• All student government officers are required to serve on at least two committees
• ASI Leadership Retreats; and any additional leadership trainings
• Other meetings as designated by the ASI Bylaws, President, or Chief Justice

What is the typical time commitment per week?

About 3-5 hours per week, which includes time spent in meetings (see above).

What are the preferred skills & abilities?

Time management, public speaking, ability to interact positively and build effective working relationships with diverse populations of students, faculty, staff, and campus administrators, ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy. Basic understanding of legal concepts and parliamentary procedures.

Does this position receive a scholarship?

Yes, the scholarship amount is dependent upon the approved ASI Operating Budget for the year.

How do I apply?

• Interview with ASI President and Chief Justice.
• ASI President will appoint individual and Senate will confirm appointment.
• Complete the Student Government Application found in the Apply Now page.

Position Overview:

The Lobby Corps Representative-At-Large represents the interests of the student body to the ASI Lobby Corps and serves as a voting member.

What does this position do?

• Coordinates lobby visits both locally and for the annual California Higher Education Student Summit (CHESS)
• Conducts legislative research and tracks pertinent legislation concerning nonprofit corporations, auxiliary organizations of the CSU, higher education, and other areas of interest to ASI
• Represents the Lobby Corps at the annual CHESS Conference in Sacramento
• Attends and participates in CHESS trainings leading up to the conference
• Advocates legislation or issues on behalf of CSULB students
• Coordinates voter registration drives and/or voter education campaigns
• Assists in the planning of Advocacy Day
• Track City Council and CSU Board of Trustees policies and initiatives that may impact CSULB students
• Serves on ASI scholarship review committees as needed

What meetings will I have to attend?

• Lobby Corps – Weekly; Thursdays from 3:30pm
• District meetings with local and state legislators – at least once per semester
• Long Beach City Council – Weekly; Tuesdays at 5PM
• CSU Board of Trustees – Monthly; TBD
• California Higher Education Student Summit (CHESS) Conference (March)
• CHESS trainings – at least two during the spring semester; TBD
• All student government officers are required to serve on at least two committees
• ASI Leadership Retreats; and any additional leadership trainings

What is the typical time commitment per week?

About 5 hours per week, which includes time spent in meetings (see above).

What are the preferred skills & abilities?

Time management, organization skills, oral and written communication skills, ability to work collaboratively in groups, ability to interpret and understand legislative policy and bills, ability to articulate and advocate for the needs of CSULB students, ability to interact positively and build effective working relationships with diverse populations of students, faculty, staff, and campus administrators, ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy.

Does this position receive a scholarship?

Yes, the scholarship amount is dependent upon the approved ASI Operating Budget for the year.

How do I apply?

• Senate will interview and elect
• Complete the Student Government Application found in the Apply Now page.