William Jessup University / Department of Student Life
Associated Student Body President
Hours:
Term:
Pay Rate:
Supervisor:
Primary Purpose:
10-15 Hours per week
May - May
$2000.00 credit/ stipend yr.
Staff Advisor/ Associate Dean of Students
The purpose of the office of the President of the Student Body Association of
William Jessup University “…shall be to promote, develop, and further the spirit
of Christian unity among the students and help maintain close cooperation and
understanding between the faculty, administration, and students using school
functions and fellowship.” The president acts as the head of the student council
and should be at all student council meetings. They are the voice of the students
to the faculty and administration and shall represent the student body to the
University and the public as they are called upon.-Section D; clause I WJU
constitution
Primary Responsibilities
1.
To represent the student body to the best of his/her abilities and should be responsible for providing
adequate and appropriate channels by which students can make their needs and interests known.
2.
Shall seek to honor and fulfill the purposes of the constitution of the Student Body Association of William
Jessup University.
3.
To call and establish the agenda for all Student Council meetings. He/She should be familiar with Robert’s
Rules of Order.
4.
To oversee and ensure the proper performance of the specified duties and tasks of each ASB member.
5.
To establish weekly meetings with each ASB member.
6.
To meet on a weekly basis with University Personnel (ASB Advisor) to facilitate communication between
the administration and the student body.
7.
To serve as member of the Campus Activities Board CAB under the direction of the Associate Dean of
Students, or appropriate advisor.
8.
Assemble necessary committees, appointing committee heads, for the purpose of taking care of special areas
of interest. (i.e. off campus concerns, clubs and organizations, food service, etc.)
9.
Meet with committee heads or requiring and reviewing reports on committee progress.
Additional Responsibilities
1.
To act as a voting member of the ASB in instances where there has been a tie vote.
2.
To return to campus two weeks prior to Fall New Student Orientation for the purpose of assisting with
orientation and participation in student leadership activities and training.
3.
To provide office support for the ASB through the establishment of regular office hours.
4.
Will inform the William Jessup University Community of all decisions made by the Student Council.
5.
Will call for special elections in the event a vacancy in the office of a class representative should occur.
6.
Monthly leadership meetings
7.
Attend all chapels and SFG’s
8.
Whenever possible be present at school sponsored events or activities.
9.
Move in and training set to begin on August 10th. (Required)
Minimum Qualifications
1.
Must have completed 64 semester units (be a Junior or Senior in academic standing)
2.
Must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 by the time elections occur. Should the student’s
cumulative GPA drop below 2.5 prior to or during their term of service they will be placed on probation for
one semester. In the event they fail to raise their GPA above a 2.5 for a second semester they will not be
eligible for service the following year.
3.
Must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester units during their term of service.
4.
Must have attended WJU for at least one full year prior to their term of service.
5.
Must have completed an “Intent to Run” petition with 50 endorsing signatures.
6.
Must meet expectations of the University’s student leadership program.
7.
May not have been involved in significant disciplinary action during the past year.
8.
All Elected will be required to sign the Student Council Leadership Contract.