Senator for Student Government Association

Florida Polytechnic University•JD Alexander Florida Polytechnic Main Campus, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Make a difference at one of Florida’s premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed. Florida Poly offers a small campus academic environment where students form connections with their faculty and peers as they pursue high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences. The University is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and equipment and two award-winning, architecturally distinct academic buildings. Its evolving curriculum, designed to meet the needs of industry and provide a life-long educational foundation for students, has helped the institution grow in prominence since its opening in 2014. Florida Poly’s deliberately small classes, affordability, and outstanding graduate outcomes have helped it earn recognitions such as being named a top value school, in the top 25 nationally for affordability, and in the top five best universities in the South for tech students. Accredited by ABET and SACSCOC, Florida Poly is educating some of the brightest minds in Florida and attracting standout talent from across the nation.

Requirements

Must be an elected official in the Student Government Association Legislative Branch at Florida Polytechnic University.
Must be in good academic standing.
Must maintain a minimum of a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Freshman Representative MUST have earned 0–29 credits.
Sophomore Representative MUST have earned 30–59 credits.
Junior Representative MUST have earned 60–89 credits.
Senior Representative MUST have earned 90+ credits.
Graduate Representative MUST be a graduate student.
Undecided Representative MUST be an undecided or non-degree seeking student.
On-Campus Representative MUST live on campus.
Off-Campus Representative MUST live off campus.
Must not be under current disciplinary probation, suspension, or expulsion.
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.
Must be currently enrolled or attending classes at Florida Polytechnic University.
Must be a full-time student.

Nice To Haves

Resume (Optional)
Biography (Optional)

Responsibilities

Attend, participate in, and vote in all meetings of the Senate.
Attend, participate in, and vote in at minimum one (1) Senate Committee.
Review and recommend budget allocations based on budget standards.
Prepare for meetings beforehand to maximize temporal efficiency.
Maintain conformity with applicable SGA governing documents in all business and university applications.
Communicate with the Florida Poly community and their constituents as needed.
Perform all other duties as necessary to execute the mission of the Florida Poly Student Government Association and as stated in SGA governing documents.