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: $2,500/term
The Judicial officer works as needed, when grievances are filed. Often, the bulk of the work is in the month of April.
The Judicial Officer chairs the Judicial Committee to address any grievances submitted by graduate students against the GSO Executive Board, staff, senators, the GSO body as a whole, or any official of a GSO sub-organization. In this role, the Judicial Officer is responsible for following the GSO grievance process as laid out in the bylaws to render judicial decisions, and reporting decisions to the GSO E-Board & Senate, as well as the graduate student body.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Review the GSO Bylaw 4: Grievances, and ensure compliance.
- Ensure instructions for filing a grievance are clear and easily accessible.
- As needed, form a Grievance Committee and coordinate meetings. Ensure committee adheres to the required timeline & notifications as outlined in the bylaws.
- Ensure all parties are informed of the grievance process, as outline in the bylaws.
- May be asked to represent the graduate students on University committees.
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.
- Very good time management skills (creating & managing team timelines).
- Very good communication skills (timely email responses, reporting of 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 Judicial or Grievance Committee.
- Experience with civil dialogue.
To Apply:
This position is not currently open.