SGA VICE PRESIDENT

Reports to: SGA President

General Description

The Vice President is an elected member of the Executive Committee and is the chief operations officer of SGA. She/he directly supports the President in the strategy and direction of SGA, ensures execution of SGA’s goals through operational oversight, maintains the SGA office, and serves as the chair of the Elections Committee. Should the President be unavailable to fulfill the duties of the office, the Vice President shall succeed to the Presidency.

Duties of the Vice President

  • Oversee SGA projects, internal communications, and in-office work and support members as needed

  • Keep track of SGA office hours, member attendance, and timekeeping

  • Ensure adherence to the SGA Constitution and Bylaws

  • Document all SGA Executive Committee meetings and business meetings by taking attendance and recording meeting minutes to be posted on the SGA website

  • Maintain office cleanliness, appliances, and supplies

  • Execute semi-regular job evaluations with all SGA members

  • Oversee the SGA Elections process for the following term, including serving as chair of the Elections Committee

  • Meet weekly with the SGA President and with the SGA Advisor as needed

General Duties

  • Up to 15 hours of work per week

  • Serve on committees as appointed by the President

  • Attend weekly Executive Committee meetings

  • Attend all SGA Business Meetings

    • Business Meetings are held on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30pm. It is the responsibility of the candidate to incorporate these meetings into their class schedule.

  • Attend at least two on-campus events each semester

  • Attend all MANDATORY retreats and orientations, including:

    • Summer Preparatory Work (prior to start of school year)

    • Summer Training (August)

    • Spring Training


Qualifications*

  • Must be an undergraduate member of APU as defined by the Registrar

  • Must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.20 during one full semester prior to term of office, maintained throughout the term of office

  • Must be prepared to hold office both Fall and Spring semesters

  • Must proclaim and adhere to the University Statement of Faith and Student Leadership Covenant

  • Must have attended the University for at least two semesters upon beginning the position

  • May not hold any other executive on-campus leadership positions during tenure

  • May not work over 10 hours per week outside of SGA

*If the candidate does not meet one of these requirements, the candidate can choose to petition SGA to be allowed to run and hold office.  In this case, please contact the current Director of Communications at sgadoc@apu.edu.