Position Overview:
Serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the Associated Students and the official representative of the Associated Students to the university and the general public.
What does this position do?
What meetings will I have to attend?
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.
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?
What meetings will I have to attend?
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.
Position Overview:
Oversee the administration of Associated Students finances and ensures prudent management of its assets.
What does this position do?
What meetings will I have to attend?
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.
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?
What meetings will I have to attend?
The following meetings are required only if elected or appointed:
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.
Position Overview:
Serve as a voting member of the University Student Union Board of Trustees (USUBOT), 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?
What meetings will I have to attend?
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 USU Board of Trustees 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.
Position Overview:
Serves as the chief advisor and senior policy maker on academic-related matters to the ASI President.
What does this position do?
What meetings will I have to attend?
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.
How do I apply?
Position Overview:
Serves as the ranking member of the ASI Presidential Cabinet and is the chief advisor and senior policy maker on diversity and social justice-related matters to the ASI President.
What does this position do?
What meetings will I have to attend?
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, leadership experience, understanding of social justice and diversity issues on and off campus, cultural competency
How do I apply?
Position Overview:
Represents the interests of the Associated Students to the Cal State Student Association (CSSA), California State University 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 ASI President.
What does this position do?
What meetings will I have to attend?
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
How do I apply?
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?
What meetings will I have to attend?
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.
How do I apply?
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?
What meetings will I have to attend?
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.
How do I apply?
Position Overview:
Serves as the chief administrative officer of the regular and special elections of the Associated Students.
What does this position do?
What meetings will I have to attend?
What is the typical time commitment per week?
About 3-5 hours per week in the fall semester and 10-15 hours per week in the spring semester until the completion of elections.
What are the preferred skills & abilities?
Time management, organization skills, flexibility, strong oral and written communication skills, public speaking, ability to interpret and enforce policies and regulations, ability to delegate, ability to interact positively and build effective working relationships with a diverse populations of students, faculty, staff, and campus administrators, ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy.
How do I apply?
Position Overview:
The Commissioner for AB540 & Undocumented Students works to increase awareness of undocumented students and ensure their well-being among the Associated Students and the campus community. Serves as a member of the President’s Cabinet advising on matters of concern or interest to AB540 & undocumented students.
What does this position do?
What meetings will I have to attend?
What is the typical time commitment per week?
About 7-10 hours per week, which includes time spent in meetings (see above).
What are the preferred skills & abilities?
Time management, public speaking, organization, 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, general knowledge of resources and organizations that can assist AB540 and undocumented students, well-versed in current immigration political climate.
How do I apply?
Position Overview:
The Commissioner for Cultural Affairs works to increase awareness of cultural diversity and social justice as it relates to people of color among the Associated Students and the campus community. Serves as a member of the President’s Cabinet advising on matters of cultural diversity on campus.
What does this position do?
What meetings will I have to attend?
What is the typical time commitment per week?
About 7-10 hours per week, which includes time spend 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, general knowledge of resources and organizations on campus, general knowledge of issues that students of color experience on campus.
How do I apply?
Position Overview:
The Commissioner for Disability Affairs promotes awareness of and equity for students with disabilities, a traditionally underrepresented group, in order to foster greater understanding and comfort between students with disabilities and the campus as a whole. Serves as a member of the President’s Cabinet advising on matters concerning students with disabilities.
What does this position do?
What meetings will I have to attend?
What is the typical time commitment per week?
About 7-10 hours per week, which includes time spent in meetings (see above).
What are the preferred skills & abilities?
Time management, public speaking, organization, 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, general knowledge of resources and organizations on campus that can assist students with disabilities, general knowledge of concerns and issues that students with disabilities experience on campus.
How do I apply?
Position Overview:
The Commissioner for Environmental Justice advises the President’s Cabinet on matters of environmental justice issues in local communities and sustainability efforts affecting the campus.
Environmental justice is defined as the process of improving and seeking a cleaner and healthier environment for all communities. Environmental justice focuses on communities that are more prone to environmental degradation, including but not limited to lower income, and communities of color.
What does this position do?
What meetings will I have to attend?
What is the typical time commitment per week?
At least 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, knowledge of climate and socioeconomic crises and how the two are interconnected, knowledge of on and off campus sustainability efforts and resources, knowledge of environmental justice issues and concerns in local communities
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Position Overview:
The Commissioner for International Student Affairs represents the perspective of international students and increases awareness and inclusivity in the development of programs and services within ASI, university affairs, and the campus community. Serves as a member of the President’s Cabinet advising on matters of concern or interest to international students on campus.
What does this position do?
What meetings will I have to attend?
What is the typical time commitment per week?
About 7-10 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, general knowledge of resources and organizations on campus that can assist international students, general knowledge of international student concerns.
How do I apply?
Position Overview:
The Commissioner for LGBTIQ+ Affairs promotes awareness and appreciation of students who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersexual and Queer in order to foster a multicultural and safe educational environment. Serves as a member of the President’s Cabinet advising on matters relating to the LGBTIQ+ campus community.
What does this position do?
What meetings will I have to attend?
What is the typical time commitment per week?
About 7-10 hours per week, which includes time spent in meetings (see above).
What are the preferred skills & abilities?
Time management, public speaking, organization, 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, general knowledge of resources and organizations on campus that can assist LGBTIQ+ students, general knowledge of LGBTIQ+ student concerns and needs.
How do I apply?
Position Overview:
The Commissioner for Pregnant & Parenting Students is responsible for raising awareness about pregnant and parenting students’ issues and works to ensure that pregnant and parenting students are being represented and properly served on behalf of the ASI President. Serves as a member of the President’s Cabinet advising on matters related to student parents on campus.
What does this position do?
What meetings will I have to attend?
What is the typical time commitment per week?
About 7-10 hours per week, which includes time spent in meetings (see above).
What are the preferred skills & abilities?
Time management, public speaking, organization, 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, general knowledge of resources and organizations on campus, general knowledge of pregnant and parenting students’ concerns on campus
How do I apply?
Position Overview:
The Commissioner for Veterans Affairs represents and promotes awareness of veterans, military dependents, active duty, National Guard, and reserve service members. Serves as a member of the President’s Cabinet advising on matters of concern or interest to veterans on campus.
What does this position do?
What meetings will I have to attend?
What is the typical time commitment per week?
At least 5 hours per week, which includes time spent in meetings (see above).
What are the preferred skills & abilities?
Time management, public speaking, general knowledge of resources and organizations on campus that can assist veterans, 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, and knowledge of veteran and active duty student concerns on campus.
How do I apply?
Position Overview:
The Commissioner for Wellness Affairs promotes the cohesion and awareness of the variety of wellness programs on campus, in order to ensure that holistic wellness remains at the forefront of the university’s goals. Serves as a member of the President’s Cabinet advising on matters concerning wellness across the university.
What does this position do?
What meetings will I have to attend?
What is the typical time commitment per week?
About 7-10 hours per week, which includes time spent in meetings (see above).
What are the preferred skills & abilities?
Time management, public speaking, organization, 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, general knowledge of resources and organizations on campus, general knowledge of student health concerns on campus.
How do I apply?
Position Overview:
The Commissioner for Women & Gender Equity Affairs works to increase the visibility of and opportunities for the advancement of all genders through awareness and education of the various issues relevant to students at CSULB. The Commissioner also works to provide an environment that encourages the well- being, empowerment and success of all genders. Serves as a member of the President’s Cabinet advising on matters related to all genders on campus.
What does this position do?
What meetings will I have to attend?
What is the typical time commitment per week?
About 7-10 hours per week, which includes time spent in meetings (see above).
What are the preferred skills & abilities?
Time management, public speaking, organization, 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, general knowledge of resources and organizations on campus, general knowledge of trans, non-binary and female identifying students’ concerns on campus.
How do I apply?
Position Overview:
The Lobby Corps Student-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?
What meetings will I have to attend?
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.
How do I apply?
Position Overview:
The Social Justice & Equity Committee Student-at-Large represents the interests of historically marginalized and underrepresented communities of the student body to the Social Justice & Equity Committee and serves as a voting member.
What does this position do?
What meetings will I have to attend?
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 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
How do I apply?
Position Overview:
Serves as a voting member of the Isabel Patterson Child Development Center Board of Trustees (IPCDC BOT), which is responsible for the oversight of an early childhood education and childcare program for the children of CSULB students and for the children of alumni, staff, faculty, and community members as space permits.
What does this position do?
What meetings will I have to attend?
Typical Time Commitment:
About 3-5 hours per week, which includes time spent in meetings (see above).
Preferred Skills & Abilities:
Time management, public speaking, ability to learn parliamentary procedure to 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 child development and/or early childhood education, familiarity with the concept of stewardship.
How do I apply?
