ASWSU Global Director of Academic Affairs Job Description

Hours

Minimum of 10 hours per week, maximum 15 hours per week.

Job Purpose

ASWSU Global serves as a representative body and voice between students and the faculty, staff, administration and the Washington State University community. ASWSUG’s mission is to develop and maintain a supportive leadership organization while advocating for Washington State University Global Campus students and their unique needs and interests; design and facilitate events and informational services to all students; and provide opportunities for students to achieve fuller participation in our campus community through student involvement activities.

The Director of Academic Affairs will handle advocacy and other efforts related to academic affairs. This includes chairing the advocacy committee, advocating for student interests, working with administration and faculty/staff to further students’ academic interests.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for advocating and representing students and their academic needs at meetings and with faculty/staff.
• Collect student feedback and create plans to address student needs and concerns as it applies to academics and faculty.
• Actively and proactively work on identifying and executing solutions related to academic student life and student policies, concerns, and retention efforts, including those issues not necessarily covered by other board members’ duties.
•  Serve as the liaison to the Faculty Senate to assist with their goals and directives.
• Organize and facilitate regular campus outreach events regarding student issues and concerns through surveys and in person or virtual student feedback sessions.
• Serve as the ASWSU Global representative at meetings and to university and campus administration, when appointed by the President and Vice President.
• Work closely with Global campus advisors and promote the needs and concerns of students when appropriate.
• Actively and proactively reach out and respond to students with academic questions in the ASWSU Global Discord server or as requested by other Directors.
• Report back to the Executive Board about the Faculty Senate, and other university committees you are invited to be involved with.
• Be knowledgeable or aware of most activities in academic areas within the Global campus and throughout the WSU system.
• Maintain open channels of communication with all students, Directors, and advisors.
•  Attend all ASWSU Global sponsored events, either in-person or virtual.

Position Description

Campus & Community Engagement

• Communicate with President and Vice President about student comments and concerns that come to your attention pertaining to WSU Global campus.
•  Always represent WSU Global Campus in a positive and professional manner, both on and off campus, while serving as the ASWSU Global Director of Academic Affairs.
• Uphold and honor the Washington State University and ASWSU Global Mission Statements while serving as the ASWSU Global Director of Academic Affairs.

Meeting Management & Committee Participation

• Attend all ASWSU Global Executive Board meetings and events, unless previously approved.
• Adhere to all time requirements pertaining to office hours as specified in the Bylaws.
• Provide a concise Director report at each Executive Board meeting.
• Meet with President/Vice President on a monthly basis, or more when requested.
•  Serve on committees within or outside of ASWSU Global, as appointed or requested by the President/Vice President.

Qualifications

• Must be able to travel to attend events and other meetings each semester.
• Must be an S&A fee paying enrolled Global Campus student.
• Must demonstrate experience working and collaborating virtually.
• Must be in good academic standing (minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 at time of hire and for each semester while employed)
• Must have a demonstrated interest in student leadership.
• A flexible schedule will be essential due to meeting schedules and event/program schedules during the academic year.
• Availability to start in late April.
• In good disciplinary standing with the University when appointed and for the duration of the employment period.
• Must be able to commit to a term until May 2024.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Time management skills