Open Positions

The Secretary of Accessibility is a key leader in the Students’ Association, advocating for equitable access to campus resources and spaces. This role focuses on addressing physical, digital, and educational accessibility needs while ensuring compliance with ADA standards. The Secretary connects with university departments like Facilities, the Office of Disability Resources, and IT, as well as student organizations such as UR Disability Awareness, to advance initiatives like accessible building routes, assistive technologies, and inclusive digital platforms. Within the Executive Branch, the Secretary ensures accessibility remains a priority, fostering a campus environment where all students can thrive.

The Deputy Speaker of the Students’ Association Government Senate has several key responsibilities. They maintain Senate attendance records, publish and distribute legislation, and most notably serve as the business manager for the Legislative Branch. Additionally, they ensure thorough recording and timely publication of Senate meeting minutes, including voting records. They work closely with the Speaker on legislative projects and assist in other tasks as delegated. Notably, they also help organize SA tabling events and the Student Government Leadership Conference, and any other Students’ Association-wide events, aiming to enhance Senate visibility and foster leadership within the legislative branch.

A legislative advisor in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee plays a pivotal role in serving as a liaison between concerns within the student body and administration. In this role, you’ll be responsible for advocating for a more inclusive and equitable campus through projects and initiatives. Candidates must be available to attend weekly committee meetings on Saturdays from 12:00 – 2:00 PM during the spring semester. Candidates will also have an opportunity to serve as the Deputy Chair of the committee should their qualifications and aspirations align.

An ARC Analyst plays a key role in fostering the success of student organizations by offering support and guidance on navigating student organization policies. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to update student organization constitutions, engage in the Student Organization Annual Review, and actively provide outreach and advice to enhance student groups. Candidates need to be available to attend biweekly ARC meetings during the Fall semester and weekly ARC meetings on Wednesdays from 8:00-10:00 PM during the Spring semester.”

The Secretary of Sustainability will be an advocate for initiatives to make the university more environmentally focused and will communicate with groups and departments focused on environmental concerns, as outlined in the Executive Branch Policy and Procedures Manual (PPM). The Secretary of Sustainability will serve to advise members of the executive and legislative branches on matters related to the university’s carbon and water footprints, the biodiversity of the university grounds, food waste, waste management, energy use, initiatives being pushed for by the aforementioned groups, and any other topic related to the environment or climate change.

The Secretary of Alumni and Advancement is tasked with maintaining relationships with alumni-interfacing departments, including the Greene Center for Career Education and Connections and the Office of Alumni Relations and Constituent Engagement. The Secretary of Alumni and Advancement is responsible for partnering with these departments on opportunities to strengthen connections between students and alumni, and educate the student body about available programs and resources. Other responsibilities include managing the SA Government Alumni Facebook and LinkedIn pages, and promoting The Meliora Collective to the student body. It also includes participating in weekly executive board meetings and frequent meetings with Alumni Relations and Greene Center staff.

The Secretary of Community Engagement works with relevant University departments to engage the Greater Rochester community and facilitate a stronger relationship between the students at the University of Rochester and the residents of the City of Rochester. Experience in community service work, social justice, or any relationship with the Rochester community is preferred but not required.

Working alongside the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches to communicate the current work and events of the SA to the broader student, staff, and faculty at U of R. Beyond current events, the Secretary of PR aims to increase engagement between the Student Government and Student Body to better advocate and communicate the needs of students to the SA. Responsibilities include: frequently posting on Instagram, Facebook and other social media platforms, responding to and reposting other student organizations’ events, frequently updating the website, and other creative projects.

The Chief of Staff assists the SA President and Vice President with scheduling meetings with university administration. They are also in charge of event planning in SA, including but not limited to, bonding events, conferences, and State of the SA. The Chief of Staff serves as the business manager for the Executive and Judicial branches. They play a crucial role in keeping the Executive Branch on track with projects and initiatives and take on additional responsibilities to support SA.

The Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is a leadership role responsible for promoting and fostering an inclusive and equitable environment within the student community. The Chair and the committee collaborate with various student groups, faculty, and administration to develop and implement initiatives that address issues related to DEI. This includes organizing events, workshops, trainings, and campaigns. The Chair is also responsible for advocating for policies that promote inclusivity, serving as a liaison between marginalized student populations, SA, and administration while also managing the DEI committee to ensure effective coordination and execution of initiatives. The Chair of DEI plays a crucial role in creating a campus culture that values and celebrates diversity, ensuring that all students feel heard, represented, and supported.

The Chair of the International Student Affairs Committee is responsible for advocating for international students on campus to administrators and student government. The Chair will lead a committee comprised of Senators, Legislative Advisors and a Deputy Chair to organize initiatives and projects to improve international student welfare, while also meeting with administrators to work towards creating beneficial structural changes. Common areas of concern to be addressed include cultural representation issues, assisting students in tax and social security administrative processes and disseminating immigration information. The chair of ISAC is thus key to ensuring that international student unique problems are addressed within SA and to advocate for improving their quality of life across the board.

The Chair of the Academic Affairs Committee is responsible for gathering information and deliberating on student educational concerns. The Chair is responsible for being the primary liaison between SA and administrators/departments. This includes the Dean of the College of Arts, Sciences, & Engineering, Office of the Registrar, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, College Center for Advising Services, Greene Center for Career Education and Connections, River Campus Libraries, Center for Education Abroad, and any other related department. The Chair should also bring attention to the various resources offered on campus, and how students can better access them. The Chair should review concerns on how certain resources or academic policies affect students, and bring light to these topics to SA and administration.

The Chair of the Campus Life Committee is responsible for gathering and deliberating on student concerns pertaining to aspects of campus/ student life here at the university. Relevant areas of responsibility include but are not limited to dining, facilities, health services, transportation, etc. The Chair is responsible for reviewing these concerns and maintaining communication with the applicable university departments related to any and all campus life concerns.

The Fall Elections Coordinator is in charge of facilitating SA Government Elections during the fall semester for the incoming first-year class. To ensure this happens smoothly, the coordinator is responsible for communicating website and ballot adjustments to IT, keeping an open line of communication with candidates, producing marketing materials alongside the Secretary of Public Relations, and planning large events or information meetings throughout the election cycle.

The Students’ Association Government Parliamentarian is responsible for the maintenance of the SA document-sharing platform and of the governing documents. They review all legislation before Senate meetings to ensure the sponsors (writers of the document) are following the Style Guide. It is also expected that the Parliamentarian attends all Senate meetings to voice opinions on the interpretation of the rules. They are also expected to work with the Speaker to develop Senator training and develop legislation writing workshops.

Students selected to serve on PAC will be the start of a pipeline of engagement between the Students’ Association Government and the student body. The primary purpose of PAC is to bring together a coalition of student leaders from different backgrounds, cultures, club involvement, and academic areas to serve as student advisors to the President and Vice President. The premises of the committee are to 1) bring together student leaders from different backgrounds and experiences that can have an influence on policy creation within SA, 2) be a focus group to provide core feedback on pertinent issues, and 3) be a voice on behalf of their communities.