Job Title: Assistant Director, Student Governance and Advocacy
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 48315
Equal Employment Opportunity An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at: http://www.hr.fsu.edu/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdfResponsibilities The Assistant Director of Student governance and Advocacy will be a strategic, collaborative, communicative and inclusive leader who is student-centered. Will provide leadership to the Student Government Association of Florida State University working directly with the Legislative Branches of Student Government including the Student Senate, standing committees, and funding boards. Will be responsible for attending meetings and events, meets one on one with top student leaders, and provide guidance and support.

Interprets, applies, and ensures compliance with Student Body Statutes, the Florida Administrative Code, State of Florida Statues and Laws, and the rules and regulations of the Florida State University. Ensuring proper and timely processing of legislative bills, resolutions, journal, calendar, open positions, and reports. Provides training materials, learning outcomes, and assessment for all student leaders.

Will provide training materials, learning outcomes, and assessment for all student leaders.

Will provide direction and oversight of departmental marketing initiatives and Student Publications, ensuring strategic marketing, active participation in Division and University Communications networks

Directly supervise the Student Governance and Advocacy Media Specialist, Webmaster and Office Administrator, performing evaluations and trainings as necessary.

Will advise the SGA Supervisor of Elections, including the management and support of three campus-wide elections, elections and appeals processes, and overall oversight of technical elections processes.

Attend SGA entity sponsored programs, establish connections with students, and have overall knowledge of SGA and Florida State University.Qualifications Bachelor's degree and four years of experience related to the duties of this position; or a high school diploma/equivalency and eight years of experience related to the duties of this position.

(Note: a combination of post high school education and experience equal to eight years.)

Ability to adhere to ethical business practices and promote ethical behavior.

Knowledge of and the ability to apply the principles and practices to strategically align tasks and people with organizational goals and objectives.

Ability to gather, interpret, report, and/or edit information.

Experience leading and supervising employees.

Experience communicating effectively verbally and in writing.Preferred Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, or Juris Doctorate a three plus years related experience in higher educationUniversity Information As one of the nation’s most elite research universities with the Carnegie Foundation’s highest designation (Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity), Florida State University offers a distinctive academic environment built on cherished values and unique heritage, a welcoming campus on the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida, championship athletics, and a prime location in the heart of the state capital. Combining traditional strength in the arts and humanities with a recognized leadership in the sciences, Florida State University provides unmatched opportunities for students and faculty through challenging academics, cultural discovery, and community interaction. Underlying and supporting the educational experience at Florida State University is the development of new generations of citizen leaders.

With over 41,000 students, Florida State University’s 17 colleges offer 297 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, professional, and specialist degree programs, including medicine and law, covering a broad array of disciplines critical to society today. Each year the University awards over 2,000 graduate and professional degrees. With an impressive breadth of leading graduate, professional, and undergraduate programs, Florida State University is a demanding, intellectually stimulating, yet warm and caring environment for students and faculty. Recognized nationally for commitment to diversity, Florida State University is a national leader in the number of doctorates awarded to African American students and in the graduation rate of African American undergraduates. The College of Medicine and College of Law are ranked in the nation’s Top 10 for Hispanic students, and FSU has soared eight spots to No. 18 among national public universities in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings.

Florida State has built a reputation as a strong research center in both the sciences and the humanities. The faculty generates approximately $233 million annually in external funds to be used for research. These external funds are in the form of contracts and grants from private foundations, industries and government agencies, and are used to support research, improve research facilities, and provide stipends for graduate students. Florida State consistently ranks in the top 10 universities nationally in physical sciences grants awarded by the National Science Foundation. Florida State University faculty includes: members of the National Academy of Sciences; the National Academy of Engineering and the American Academy of Arts & Sciences; Pulitzer Prize winners; a Nobel Laureate; Oscar winners; and Guggenheim, Fulbright, and National Endowment for the Humanities fellows.

Additional information about Florida State, its history and programs can be found at http://www.fsu.edu.Anticipated Salary Range Salary will be commensurate with experience.Pay Plan This is an A&P (Administrative and Professional) position.How To Apply If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.Tobacco Free Campus Effective January 1, 2014, tobacco use, including simulated tobacco use, is prohibited on property, interior and exterior, owned or managed by Florida State University. This policy applies to all Florida State University students, employees, consultants, contractors, visitors, and external individuals.