Student Government Association - Executive Cabinet Summer 2025

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JOB TITLE

  

Student Government Association - Executive Cabinet Summer 2025

   

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

  

Pursuant to Article VI, Section 9 of The Constitution of The Student Body of Florida Polytechnic University; "Unless a more restrictive standard is stated in the Constitution, to be eligible for an office within Student Government Association, a student must have and maintain an overall 2.5 grade point average on al work attempted as a member of the Student Body and conform to all requirements imposed by the Department of Student Affairs. Candidates for the offices of the Executive Branch shall have completed a minimum of three (3) academic semesters, excluding summer semesters, at Florida Polytechnic University.

Application is open on April 17, 2025, and will end on May 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Additional and more specific rules may be found in the Elections Code.

Candidates will be chosen using ranked voting.

You can apply for more than one position listed below.

    

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMER 2025 GENERAL ELECTION POSITIONS:

Chief of Staff

Job Description: The Chief of Staff shall serve as the manager of the Executive Branch, at the discretion of the Student Body President and Vice President, and assist Student Government Association in all leadership development initiatives of the 9th Term Administration.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Act as the Chief Information Officer of the Student Body.
• Assist the President and Vice President in overseeing the Executive Branch. Enhance the quality of leadership within Student Government, specifically within the Executive Branch by working with SGA Advisor and other entities.
• Record SGA Executive Branch meeting minutes or appoint an aide to do so in their stead.
• Send reminders regarding meetings and events to the SGA Executive Branch.
• Post minutes of the SGA Executive Branch meeting in a public forum.
• Appoint aides or other officials not provided for by the Constitution, if deemed necessary.
• Regularly hold meetings with members of the Executive Cabinet to ensure they are fulfilling their duties.
• Perform any other duties as necessary to execute the initiatives of the Executive Branch.
• Assist with management of a diverse team of student leaders.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Must be in good academic standing.
• Must maintain a minimum of a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
• Must be a full-time student.
• Must not be under current disciplinary probation, suspension, or expulsion.
• The Chief of Staff should have a working understanding of the Student Government Association Constitution, Statues, and Executive Branch Handbook.
• Must be able to maintain a high level of professionalism.
• Must be able to think critically and logically in any given situation.
• Experience working with a team.
• Ability to take initiative in the workplace and create strategic goals.

Treasurer

Job Description: The SGA Treasurer positions hold the role of ensuring activity and service fees of the student body are being used by all Student Government Associations agencies, bureaus, entities, and organizations in a responsible and effective manner for the utmost benefit of the Florida Polytechnic University’s students.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Act as the Chief Financial Officer of the Student Body.
• Ensure fiscal responsibility among Student Government Association entities, student organizations, and Student Affairs departments.
• Keep complete and accurate accounts of all Student Body funds on deposit with the University Comptroller and the Finance department.
• Provide an update to all entities of SGA outlining account balances at the start of each semester, or upon request.
• Have the power to veto legislation pertaining to finance as provided for by the Constitution.
• Comply with the Title 7 Finance Code.
• Serve as a financial advisor to the Student Body President and Vice President and the staff of the Executive Branch.
• Attend all official meetings of the Audit and Budget Committee as a non-voting member. If the Treasurer cannot personally attend, the Treasurer shall appoint an aide to go in their stead.
• Have a working knowledge of the Student Government Association Purchase Request System.
• Serve as one of the authorizing signatures on requests pertaining to finance.
• Be responsible for submitting all Executive Branch purchase orders.
• Any other duties as necessary to execute the mission of the Executive Branch.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Must be in good academic standing.
• Must maintain a minimum of a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
• Must be a full-time student.
• Must not be under current disciplinary probation, suspension, or expulsion.
• The SGA Treasurer should have a working understanding of the Student Government Association Constitution, Statues, and Executive Branch Handbook.
• Must be able to maintain a high level of professionalism.
• Must be able to think critically and logically in any given situation.
• Experience working with a team.
• Ability to take initiative in the workplace and create strategic goals.

Florida PolyCon President

Job Description: The Florida PolyCon President is responsible for planning and hosing the Florida PolyCon event in the Spring Term of every academic year.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Shall be the governing figure for the Agency.
• They shall head each Florida PolyCon Executive Board meeting, maintain an agenda per meeting, and maintain order and direction of the Agency as a whole. 
• Serves on the SGA Executive Cabinet.
• Shall attend all SGA Executive Branch meetings as required by the Student Body President. 
• Ensures the event takes place at the scheduled date and time during the Spring semester. 
• Acts as the liaison between the Office of Student Experience, the Florida PolyCon Agency, and SGA. 
• Appoints each Florida PolyCon Executive Board position with the assistance of the Florida PolyCon Advisor.
• Shall manage the official Florida PolyCon email. 
• Shall work with the Vice President of Operations to create the Florida PolyCon schedule and Day of Show plan. 

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Must be in good academic standing.
• Must maintain a minimum of a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
• Must be a full-time student.
• Must not be under current disciplinary probation, suspension, or expulsion.
• The Florida PolyCon President should have a working understanding of the Executive Branch Handbook and the Department of Student Media Handbook.
• Must be able to maintain a high level of professionalism.
• Must be able to think critically and logically in any given situation.
• Experience working with a team.
• Ability to take initiative in the workplace and create strategic goals.

Sustainability President

Job Description: The Sustainability President is responsible for creating and encouraging action on the University level that increases the environmental efficiency and responsibility of the campus, with longstanding projects and initiatives.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Shall be the governing figure for the Agency. 
• Shall head each Sustainability Executive Board meeting, maintain an agenda per meeting, and maintain order and direction of the Agency as a whole. 
• Is responsible for scheduling meeting and event times and maintaining relations with the SGA Executive Branch. 
• Serves on the SGA Executive Cabinet. 
• Shall attend all SGA Executive Branch meetings as required by the Student Body President. 
• Ensures all events take place throughout the scheduled dates and times throughout the academic year. 
• Shall manage and oversee the initiatives created by the Agency. 
• Acts as the liaison between the Office of Student Activities and Involvement, Sustainability Agency, and SGA. 
• Ensures all Cabinet Members of the Agency are in good membership standing, with the assistance of the SGA Advisor. 
• Appoints each Sustainability Executive Board position with the assistance of the SGA Advisor. 
• Any other duties as necessary to execute the mission of the Executive Branch and the Sustainability Agency.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Must be in good academic standing.
• Must maintain a minimum of a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
• Must be a full-time student.
• Must not be under current disciplinary probation, suspension, or expulsion.
• The Sustainability President should have a working understanding of the Executive Branch Handbook and the Department of Student Media Handbook.
• Must be able to maintain a high level of professionalism.
• Must be able to think critically and logically in any given situation.
• Experience working with a team.
• Ability to take initiative in the workplace and create strategic goals.

Director of Student Media

Job Description: The Director of Student Media is responsible for developing a working relationship with both students and faculty/staff at Florida Poly, developing campaigns and advertising strategies, and managing the Executive Branch’s initiatives. Additionally, they will serve as a marketing liaison for the entire Student Government Association and its Agencies both internal and external.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the oversight of student media line item and develop adequate financial records of all expenditures related to marketing and advertising.
• Manage the Student Media Department, which includes a staff of 3.
• Oversee the production of Student Government Association’s marketing and advertising.
• Work cohesively with the other entities within the Student Government Association.
• Maintain and help create open lines of communication with members of the Student Body and Florida Poly faculty/staff.
• Perform any other duties as necessary to execute the mission of the Executive Branch.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Must be in good academic standing.
• Must maintain a minimum of a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
• Must be a full-time student.
• Must not be under current disciplinary probation, suspension, or expulsion.
• The Director of Student Media should have a working understanding of the Executive Branch Handbook and the Department of Student Media Handbook.
• Must be able to maintain a high level of professionalism.
• Must be able to think critically and logically in any given situation.
• Experience working with a team.
• Ability to take initiative in the workplace and create strategic goals.

Director of General Operations

Job Description: The Director of General Operations assists the Student Body President and Vice President and acts as a liaison between the Executive Branch and the Lakeland Community. This position will also serve as the liaison between the Executive Branch and Local, State, and Federal Government. The director will advocate externally regarding issues that directly affect the Student Body by meeting with government officials and planning Florida Poly Lobbying Days and Rally in Tally in conjunction with the Student Body President and the Florida Student Association. They will also be tasked with the upkeep of SGA assets and operations, as well as ensuring that SGA subsidiaries are compliant with SGA, University, and State regulations.  

Role and Responsibilities:

• Advise the President and Vice President on all matters pertaining to the local Lakeland community.
• Cultivate working relationships with local businesses and the Lakeland Community on behalf of SGA.
• Coordinate voter registration events around campus.
• Coordinate Florida Poly Lobbying Days.
• Coordinate the Florida Poly SGA logistics for Rally in Tally.
• Study proposed national, state, and local legislation, and advise the President and Vice President on such issues.
• Maintain the upkeep of the SGA Teams Channels and RefTab.
• Ensure that SGA officials, members, and affiliates are following SGA, university, and State Regulations, including Florida Sunshine laws. 
• Responsible for the cataloging, distribution, and upkeep of all SGA spaces and assets.
• Perform any duties as necessary and proper to execute the initiatives of the Executive Branch.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Must be in good academic standing.
• Must maintain a minimum of a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
• Must be a full-time student.
• Must not be under current disciplinary probation, suspension, or expulsion.
• The Director of General Operations should have a working understanding of the Executive Branch Handbook and the Department of Student Media Handbook.
• Must be able to maintain a high level of professionalism.
• Must be able to think critically and logically in any given situation.
• Experience working with a team.
• Ability to take initiative in the workplace and create strategic goals.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Each applicant must attach the following documents during the application process (preferably in PDF format):

• Cover Letter
• Resume

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF LAW:

• This position requires a criminal background check.
• This position is subject to federal and state privacy regulations.

EXPECTED STARTING SALARY: Stipend Pay

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING ATTACHMENTS:

 

Required attachments are listed on each posting.   Please be sure to attach all required documents in the Resume/CV field before continuing through the application. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made and additional attachments will not be considered. 

 

An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process. For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire. 

 

Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline.

 

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or genetic information.

  

This position requires a background check, which may include a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute §435.04.