Student Government Senator, Henderson Campus

College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV Full-time Education

Posted on May 17, 2024

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Student Government Senator, Henderson Campus

Job Description

Shall serve on at least one 1 ASCSN Standing Committee and 2 ASCSN Ad-hoc Committees.

Shall have authority to approve By-Law legislation as proposed by the ASCSN By-law and Constitution Committee with an approval by two-thirds (2/3) simple majority vote of the entire ASCSN Senate in a regularly scheduled ASCSN Senate meeting.

Shall have authority to pass financial funding items with a simple majority vote in a scheduled ASCSN Senate meeting.

Shall have authority to override a presidential veto with approval by two-thirds (2/3) supermajority vote of the ASCSN Senate in a scheduled ASCSN Senate meeting.

Shall serve at least 12 hours (over and above committee meetings) each week by working on senatorial programs/assignments and assisting students on the campus they represent, while classes are in session.

Ratified 04/15/13

Senate members may choose to work up to one-third (1/3) of their weekly hours helping during events held by ASCSN.

Ratified 11/02/12

Senators shall be required to deliver a brief presentation during one (1) class each month to discuss the department of ASCSN Student Government. The time the presentation should occur shall be declared by the professor or instructor of the class. Senators may not deliver their presentation to classes already visited by a Senator or classes in which they are currently enrolled to fulfill this requirement.

Senators shall dedicate 2 working hours each week to promote ASCSN Student Government and ASCSN Events. Prior to committing this duty, a senator must first gain approval from a member of the ASCSN Executive Board.

Shall spend the remainder of their hours working on committee assignments.

Shall not represent a Club/Organization and/or Department/Division for attendance or accountability purposes at any ASCSN Senate, ASCSN Committee, or other meetings held by ASCSN.

Ratified 02/01/13

Shall see all items of nonfeasance and make the recommendation to dismiss the charges or send the accusation of nonfeasance to the Grievance Committee and Judicial Board. After the Grievance Committee and Judicial Board meets they shall report on their findings and make a recommendation to the Senate. It shall be the decision of the Senate to dismiss all charges, place sanctions on Senate member, or remove the Senate member from office with a two-thirds (2/3) simple majority vote.

Shall be removed from Senate for 3 unexcused absences from ASCSN Senate and/or Committee meetings in an academic semester. A completed Agenda Item Request detailing a dispute of an unexcused absence must be submitted to the Chair of the Grievance Committee and Judicial Board prior to the approval of minutes from the meeting in question.

Shall submit a statement of interests at the beginning of their term detailing possible conflicts of interest to be submitted to the President and shall keep the statement up to-date at all times.

Shall submit at the beginning of each semester proof of enrollment of a minimum of six credits on the campus they represent. It will be up to the Senate to grant an exception within the first two senate meetings of the new semester. Exceptions will be granted based on the criteria outlined in Article IV.8 A. of the ASCSN Constitution. If the exception is not granted the ASCSN Senate member shall automatically be removed from office.

Ratified 11/02/12

All senate members shall uphold standards appropriate for a servant leader at all times while on CSN premises and/or while representing ASCSN Student Government at off campus events pursuant ASCSN By-Law Article IX. Senate members are expected to study, review, and adhere to the CSN Student Conduct Code, Student Honor Code, and all other ASCSN Governing Documents.

Failure of a Senator to remain in compliance with all statutes pursuant ASCSN By-Law Article V shall constitute nonfeasance.

Student workers

NOTE: You must be enrolled in at least 6 credits to qualify as a student worker.

Please Note: You must be elected into this position.

Please Note: As an elected member of the student body, I understand that it is expected that I will participate in full at trainings scheduled for Monday, June 10th- Thursday, June 13th, Monday, July 15th through Thursday, July 18th 9AM- 2PM. There will also be training scheduled for Monday, August 12th, and Tuesday, August 13th from 9AM- 2PM. Spring Training is Monday, January 13th, and Tuesday, January 14th, 2025, from 9AM- 2PM. Spring All elected student leader trainings are in person.

Pay $12.50 Hourly

Exempt
No

Full-Time Equivalent
48.8%

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, candidates must attach the following documents:

Resume

Posting Close Date
06/30/2024

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.

To apply, visit https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CSN-External/job/CSN---Henderson-Campus/Student-Government-Senator--Henderson-Campus_R0142512-1

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