About the Graduate Student Organization
The Graduate Student Organization (GSO) represents all Binghamton University graduate students. The mission of the GSO is to liaise between graduate students and university entities to ensure that graduate student needs are met. The GSO is composed of senators and representatives from all the academic departments on campus, as well as an Executive Board that addresses graduate student issues and concerns. We provide several types of funding for graduate students, helpful information in our communications and social events that draw graduate students together across disciplines.
Job Description
Term: June 1 – May 31
Hours & Compensation: $6,100/term.
The Chief Elections Officer will be expected to work 2hrs/week June-Nov, and 9hrs/week Dec-May.
The Chief Elections Officer chairs the Elections Committee to conduct elections in the Spring for the President, Vice President (VP) and Graduate Vice President of Multicultural Affairs (GVPMA) for the following year. In the Fall, the Elections Officer’s duties are nominal, attending meetings and creating the calendar for the elections schedule. In the Spring, the Elections Officer is responsible for soliciting nominations, briefing the candidates on campaign policy, informing the voters, conducting debates and conducting the elections. Elections may also contain ballot measures, like the student activity fee. The Elections Officer may also be called upon to assist with GSO sub-organization elections if there is an issue that requires outside support. They may also be needed to conduct special elections if a position is vacated early.
The Chief Elections Officer works closely with the GSO Executive Board.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Form the Elections Committee and coordinate meetings.
- Review the GSO Bylaw 3: Elections, and ensure compliance.
- Create the Elections Calendar by the end of the Fall semester.
- Reach out to schools & departments to encourage candidates to run for office.
- Clearly explain eligibility and campaign guidelines to candidates.
- Collect & disseminate voter information.
- Organize debates, including selecting of judges for scoring.
- Conduct fair elections, enforcing campaign guidelines.
- Present the election results to the Senate for certification & announce certified results to the graduate student body.
Qualifications
Required
- Matriculated graduate students in good standing at Binghamton University.
- At least two semesters remaining at Binghamton University & able to complete full term of office.
- Excellent time management skills (creating & managing team timelines).
- Very good communication skills (timely email responses, detailed reporting of plans & activities, and presenting clear instructions).
- Integrity – able to resolve conflicts without bias; and promote transparency to the graduate student body while maintaining any required confidentiality.
- Autonomy – able to work without direct supervision.
Preferred
- Bachelors or working on a Masters in community research & action, human rights, philosophy, political science, public administration, public policy, or other related program.
- Involvement in the GSO or one of its sub-organizations.
- Leadership experience (chair of a committee; leader of a team, organization or club).
- Experience on the GSO Elections Committee.
- Experience organizing debates or elections.
- Experience with civil dialogue.
To Apply:
This position is not currently open.