General Purpose

This officer position is responsible for advocating for the interests and needs of the student community at MICA.

Summary of Essential Functions

•  The Student Voice Association (SVA) officers serve a 1 year commitment, beginning in late August and ending in early May. 
• There are a total of 12 SVA Officers every year who are expected to work together as a cohesive advocacy council. 
• The time commitment ranges from 3-6 hours per month.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

•  Advocate for the general student body. 
•  Attend monthly SVA council meetings as well as monthly prep meetings (prior to council meeting). 
•  Regularly post online about upcoming issues, meeting minutes, and other relevant information. 
•  Participate in SVA retreats and trainings. 
•  Maintain open and regular communication with the staff advisor. 
•  Maintain a level of professionalism, including confidentiality of sensitive information. 
•  Adhere to MICA policies and serve as a role model for the MICA community.

Specific Officer Responsibilities 

Undergraduate Student Council 

I. SVA Undergraduate Student Body President 

• a. Represent undergraduate student body at campus events.
• b. Maintain communication between the undergraduate officers, staff advisors, and the Vice President of Student Affairs.
• c. Work towards agreed-upon goals from the SVA Undergraduate Officers Retreat.
• d. Coordinate UG Town Hall Meetings, campus-wide forums, and ad-hoc meetings.
• e. Coordinate UG Cabinet meetings.
• f. Attend monthly Undergraduate Academic Affairs and Student Life Council meetings.
• g. Serve as the student representative on the Board of Trustees.
• h. Manage the SVA email account and respond to emails within a week.
• i. Develop campaigns to increase awareness of the role of SVA on campus and promote meeting attendance.

II. Marketing Director 

• a. Create flyers for SVA meetings and events.
• b. Publicize SVA via social media (i.e. Instagram, Facebook).
• c. Design (and maintain) a “cheat sheet” about key MICA administrators that explains who to contact about what issues.

III. Vice President (UG Academic Affairs/ UG Student Life) 

• a. Set the agenda for Council meetings following consultation with the SVA officers & advisor.
• b. Invite guests to Council meetings based on the agenda.
• c. Call meeting to order and conduct the business of the agenda.
• d. Manage food logistics for meetings.

IV. Membership Chair (UG Academic Affairs/ UG Student Life) 

• a. Manage sign-in sheet and record attendance of representatives at each meeting in database.
• b. Maintain an accurate list of representatives for their council.
• c. Recruit new members/representatives.
• d. Reach out to existing members to follow up on their needs, issues, concerns, etc.
• e. Oversee committees and/or sub-committees that form within the council.

V. Secretary (UG Academic Affairs/ UG Student Life) 

• a. Record the proceedings of SVA meetings and distribute the minutes of each meeting through the SVA website and Facebook group. 
• b. Send email reminders to representatives about upcoming meetings.
• c. Print agendas and prepare presentations as needed. 

Graduate Student Council

• I. Set the agenda for council meetings following consultation with the officers and advisor.
• II. Call meeting to order and conduct the business of the agenda.
• III. Create meeting minutes of SVA meetings, notify advisor once they are finalized, and distribute the minutes to graduate student community.
• IV. Send email reminders to representatives about upcoming meetings. 
• V. Invite guests to council meetings for reports, as needed for information pertaining to SVA business.
• VI. Oversee any committees or sub-committees that form within the council.
• VII. Assist with meeting setup.
• VIII. Maintain an accurate list of representatives for their council. 
• X. Record attendance of representatives at each meeting. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

•  Skills: Leadership and organizing, time management, organization 
•  Ability (and desire) to work with other students. 

Minimum Qualifications

 Good disciplinary and academic standing, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25. 

Conditions of Employment

 Conditions: Background Check 

Compensation

SVA Officers are paid $300 per semester ($600 total for the academic year). 

 

For more information, please contact sva@mica.edu.