Purdue Student Government Over 95 Years of Commitment to Purdue Students APPLICATION FOR DIRECTOR/ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR APPLICATION DUE: Friday, January 22nd at 5:00 pm Please type your responses: Full Name: ________________________________ Student I.D. Number: _____________ Birth date: _________ Campus Address: _________________________________ Phone: ______________ E-mail: ________________ Classification: _____ School/Major: _______________________Cumulative GPA: _____Semester GPA:_____ Expected No. of semesters left at Purdue: _________ Academic Hours next semester: ____________________ Follow all directions: completed packet should contain: 1 Completed Cover Sheet 1 Resume 1 Page of Completed Self-Response Prompts 1 Page of Campus Activities 1 Signed Grade Release Waiver and Statement of Understanding Choose 1: Director:_______ Associate Director:________ COMMITTEE PREFERANCE: (RANK 2) ______Programming _______Governmental Relations ______Communications and Marketing _______Student Engagement ______Strategic Planning and Assessment _______Diversity and Inclusion Note: Purdue Student Government is a significant time commitment. By signing the later “Statement of Understanding” and submitting this application you are acknowledging this importance. PLEASE RETURN THE COMPLETED APPLICATION TO KRACH LEADERSHIP CENTER 270 OR SUBMIT THE COMPLETED APPLICATION TO studentgoverment@purdue.edu APPLICATIONS DUE: FRIDAY January 22nd @ 5:00 pm POSITION DESCRIPTION A. Director: As a Director in a team, you will report directly to your Executive Director. In addition to projects delegated to you by your Executive Director, you are highly encouraged /expected to create projects of your own relating to your area of expertise within PSG. Expectations/Duties: o Required to Attend Monthly Board of Directors Meetings Wednesdays at 7PM o Serve a minimum of 3 office hours per week o Participate in at least 4 PSG activities/functions per semester o Attend Weekly committee meetings B. Associate Director: AD’s are generally freshman or sophomores who are looking to make an impact on campus, but aren’t quite sure where their niche is. During their first semester, Associate Directors are given the opportunity to work on projects for each team. Following their first semester, they may have an opportunity to be promoted to a Director position within a team that fits their interests and personality the best, in accordance with the organization’s needs. Expectations/Duties: o Required to Attend Monthly Board of Directors Meetings and 1 Senate Meeting o Serve a minimum of 3 office hours per week o Participate in at least 4 PSG activity/function per semester o Attend Weekly AD meetings with Secretary COMMITTEE DESCRIPTIONS: Programming The Programming team is responsible for planning and executing internal and external events for Purdue Student Government. This includes but is not limited to monthly birthday parties, PSG retreats, holiday parties, campus-wide events, and more. Governmental Relations The Governmental Relations team facilitates and supervises all communication between federal, state, and local governments and officials, including lobbying for student interests and causes. They act as the liaison between the student body population and political figures. They are responsible for planning PSG’s Day at the Statehouse, and correspondence with other Student Governments will often go through GR as well. Some Director positions include but are limited to: Local Government, State Government, and University Relations. Student Engagement Student engagement is in charge of planning and facilitating initiatives and events that increase the connection between Purdue Student Government and the student body. They have been in charge of such activities including: table talks, outreaches with Greeks, residence halls, athletics, student organizations, and other student demographics. Some Director positions include but are not limited to: Residence hall outreach, Athletic outreach, Greek outreach, Student organization outreach, and Outreach events. Communications and Marketing The Communications and Marketing team serves as the chief media and public relations consultant. They must have the ability to understand projects taking place in PSG and be able to craft a message for PSG. Marketing will also serve to inform and promote clear communication of the progress PSG is making. Communication within PSG will also be a focus for the Communication team to ensure that it is consistent and effective. Some Director positions include but are not limited to: Webmaster, Social Media, Visual Communications, Boiler Bulletin, and Press Secretary. Strategic Planning and Assessment The SPA team must develop and implement long term growth strategies and internal assessment of Purdue Student Government. This group typically works on surveying, collecting data from the student body, and developing a strategy to address key issues. Some Director positions include but are not limited: Director of Sustainability, and PSG PRIME. Diversity and Inclusion Diversity and Inclusion is responsible for overseeing programs that direct outreach to diverse student populations on behalf of the Purdue Student Government and maintaining a platform of diversity and inclusion within PSG by collaborating with diverse student populations and organizations. They will work closely with Programming, Outreach, and Communications to effectively carry out their roles. Some Director positions include but aren’t limited to: Cultural center outreach, Purdue 360, and International Student. Please answer the following prompts on a separate sheet. Do not exceed 250 words for each prompt. 1. What experience do you have working on a team, and what have you gained from working on it? 2. What dreams do you have for campus improvement, and how will you accomplish them? 3. What ONE characteristic do you believe you possess that could benefit the Purdue Student Government organization? 4. What is your favorite part about the Boilermaker experience (what are you most passionate about at Purdue)? 5. How do you hope to grow through your involvement in Purdue Student Government? 4 of 6 Please use the table below to list all known co-curricular activities and any other time commitments as well as positions held for the Fall 2015 and Spring 2016 Semesters. Please specify for each the estimated time commitment needed. Name of Activity / Organization Position (Write N/A if no position held) 5 of 6 Estimated Time Commitment Grade Release Waiver With my signature below, I give permission for the Office of the Dean of Students to release my current number of credit hours, graduation index and previous semester index, including my academic standing, to the student body officers. Signature: _______________________________________ Date: ________________ Student I.D. Number: ______________________________ Statement of Understanding If selected for an Associate Director or Director Position, I agree to abide by and uphold all the responsibilities listed on the previous pages (“Expectations/Duties”) for the position that I attain. If at any time I do not perform my duties, I understand that my immediate supervisor may recommend my removal from my position, and that the Student Body President may also recommend my removal from my position. Signature: _______________________________________ Date: ________________ Important Notes This petition can be submitted to the Purdue Student Government office (KRACH 270). You will be notified via e-mail following your submission if you are selected for an interview. It is your responsibility to confirm your interview time. Any conflicts or questions regarding interviews should be referred to studentgovernment@purdue.edu. Purdue University Krach Center, 1198 3rd Street West Lafayette, IN 47907-2034 Phone: 765.494.7201 Fax: 765.494.3299 E-mail: studentgovernment@purdue.edu http://www.purduesg.com 6 of 6