SGA Executive Officer

Job Title: SGA Executive Officer, Student Experience

Department: Office of Student Life

Supervisor: Amanda Martin

Starting Rate of Pay: $10.00

Length of Time: Eligible for rehire on a semester basis.

Department Description

The Student Government Association (SGA) is the official voice of the student body, serving as the link between students, faculty, and administration at High Point University. SGA’s goal is to enhance student experience by promoting involvement and implementing policies that reflect student needs by hearing and advocating on behalf of the students.

Job Description

Each elected Executive Cabinet (EC) officer will serve a paid 20-hour-per-week role dedicated to representing the student body, executing planning duties, maintaining scheduled office hours, and upholding the standards of High Point University. Officers are required to report on their office hours and activities to the SGA Advisor.

Job Location/ Hours Required

• Ability to work weekdays, weekends, and some evenings
• Most job responsibilities will be carried out at the designated office hours location, unless otherwise specified with SGA advisor
• Hours may vary depending on the calendar for a particular week; however, the maximum number of hours a student employee may work is 20 hours per week
• All hours will be submitted in a timely manner to the SGA advisor

Required Qualifications

• Current HPU student
• Good standing with Student Conduct
• Must maintain a professional social media presence
• Must attend any mandatory meetings or training sessions
• Must have been elected or appointed to an executive position on SGA   
• Must have and maintain a 2.7 overall GPA

Specific Responsibilities

Each position will use these hours to fulfill EC duties, including but not limited to recurring administrative tasks and the unique responsibilities detailed below.

Executive President

• Planning, preparing for, and executing training sessions and EC meeting
• Coordinating and compiling the annual report for presentation to the Office of Student Life

Executive Vice President

• Preparation, logistics, and hosting of Refresher, Senate and UCAB meetings
• Compiling, documenting and presenting relevant information for said meetings

Executive Treasurer

• Responding to and managing Financial Requests
• Tracking and reporting on organizational finances
• Keep all finance policies and communications up to date
• Meeting with and training SGA members, club advisors or club treasurers as needed on financial policy and procedures
• Reviewing, managing, and preparing all budget and bill submissions

Executive Secretary

• Record, compile, and circulate meeting minutes
• Maintaining up-to-date internal records and ensuring timely communication with all relevant parties

Executive Chief Justice

• Chair disciplinary and misconduct hearings
• Review and approve club constitutions
• Prepare clubs seeking chartering for Student Affairs Committee (SAC) meetings

Executive Attorney General

• Oversee and coordinate all aspects of SGA elections, including campaign meetings, candidate submissions, voting processes, and election communications.
• Interprets bylaws, investigates election-related violations, and enforces procedural and ethical standards

Executive Chief of Staff

• Manage SGA media communications and SGA’s promotional outreach
• Supports and monitors Class Officers through regular check-ins and provides training on initiatives and responsibilities
• Coordinates EC training logistics