Elections

Position Descriptions

Applications are due: Week 6

If you have any additional questions, please contact gsg@du.edu

 

• President/GTA

  The Graduate Student Government presidency is equivalent to a half-time GTA position. The position receives four tuition credits per quarter and a stipend through the Office of Graduate Education. The annual stipend is $8,000 for students enrolled in a doctoral program and $7,250 for students enrolled in a master's program. The role of the GSG President is to represent the council and the graduate student body of the University of Denver in line with graduate student needs and the GSG Constitution. The tasks of this position must be in-person. 

   
  The responsibilities of the President include (but are not limited to): 

  • Manage GSG Executive ard functioning by supporting board members’ initiatives and positions, communicating initiatives to university stakeholders, and advocating for university support 

  • Encourage the growth and university-wide participation of GSG through regular attendance at and participation in graduate student-sponsored events 

  • Promote opportunities for interdisciplinary dialogue among all graduate students across divisions through campus engagement, event attendance, and serving as a conduit across campus 

  • Regularly meet with university-wide divisional representatives to represent graduate students and facilitate integration and collaboration across sectors 

  • Cultivate a network of relationships with the Vice-Chancellors and Vice-Provosts across campus as needed to promote the needs of graduate students 

  • Serve on the Freedom of Expression Committee and attend meetings and events, as required 

  • Serve on the Big 4 Committee, which includes one meeting per month with the Faculty Senate President, the Staff Advisory Council President, and the Undergraduate Student Government President 

  • Attend and present to the Board of Trustees, Board of Trustees Student Affairs Committee, and other Board of Trustees sub-committees, as needed 

  • Attend quarterly Graduate Council meetings and present updates from GSG and the graduate student body 

  • Represent GSG at orientation and introduce the Council as a course for graduate student engagement and support 

  • Meet with the Chancellor a minimum of once per quarter to provide updates on the progress of GSG business and to engage the university in GSG’s productivity 

  • Work with the Office of Student Engagement to present graduate student voices and opinions, including regular meetings with the Associate Provost for Graduate Education 

  • Work with the Office of Student Affairs to present graduate student voices and opinions, including regular meetings with the Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs 

  • Serve on the Colorado Federation of Graduate Students and attend meetings and participate in projects, as needed 

  • Participate in ongoing research regarding the graduate student body in tandem with the Vice President and the university 

  • Collaborate as needed with the Undergraduate Student Government President and Council on matters affecting the global student body 

  • Serve as the graduate student voice on hiring committees for the University, as needed 

  • Organize and Facilitate GSG Executive Board and general council (Senate) meetings 

  • This position requires approximately 15 – 20 hours per week 

• Vice President

  The role of the Graduate Student Government Vice President is to represent the Council and the graduate student body of the University of Denver. This is achieved in part by supporting the President, in accordance with graduate student opinions and needs in line with the GSG constitution. The Vice President will work with the President and serve as an official stand-in for the GSG President in their absence. The Vice President should expect to attend a minimum of four events per quarter in support of the GSG President, per their request and as schedules allow. GSG executive board meetings and GSG senate meetings do not count toward this number. The tasks of this position must be in-person. 

  The responsibilities of the Vice President include (but are not limited to): 

  • Working with the president to support executive board initiatives 

  • Take leadership on the GSG election campaign 

  • Serve as chair of a GSG committee and/or serve as a graduate liaison to an external committee 

  • Recruit and support GSG liaisons 

  • Attend university-wide committee meetings, including but not limited to, Board of Trustees, Board of Trustees Student Affairs Committee, Faculty Senate Student Relations Committee, and Graduate Council 

  • Review the Constitution and by-laws to ensure GSG is operating in line with current guidelines and present to the Executive Board suggestions for changes 

  • Represent GSG at orientation and introduce the body as a source for graduate student engagement 

  • Work with the Office of Student Engagement to represent graduate student voices and opinions 

  • Engage in additional responsibilities that arise to better advocate for the graduate student population 

  • Create, update, and administer the Graduate Student Assessment Survey, if conducted 

  • Schedule a meeting place for all GSG meetings 

  • This position requires an average of 8 hours per week 

• Director of Finance

  The role of the Graduate Student Government Director of Finance is to ensure that GSG follows the University financial policies and to prepare GSG budget in accordance with University code and the GSG constitution. The Director of Finance will serve as an official stand-in for the GSG Vice President in their absence The Director of Finance will work with the other GSG E-Board members and serve as an official stand-in for the GSG members during any budgetary or financial conversations. The tasks of this position must be in-person. 

  Responsibilities: 

  The responsibilities of the Director of finance include (but are not limited to): 

  • Develop a budget framework to include, at minimum: GSG administrative costs, student organizational support, GSG-sponsored campus events, and GSG swag. 

  • Represent at the University Budget Advisory Committee (UBAC) and any other committee or board related to budget and finance.  

  • Make decisions, propose a decisions, and/or discuss any problems or concerns to the E-Board members and GSG advisors quarterly regarding any deficits and surpluses that occur in GSG budget.  

  • Document, track and review all budget balances and put them in spreadsheet format.  

  • Set up a timeline for any funding process for the whole academic school year.  

  • Keep a record of GSG inventory throughout the whole academic year.  

  • Request items purchase as needed for GSG E-board members and/or any items needed for GSG events.   

  • Prepare to answer any questions regarding funding, rollover, and campus funding sources.  

  • Attend weekly advisor meetings with President and Vice President. 

  • Attend weekly Executive Board/Senate meetings. 

  • Present the GSG annual budget and/or a prepared budget for next year to be reviewed or approved by the Senate. 

  • This position requires an average of 10 hours per week. 

   

• Director of Communication

  The role of the Director of Communications is to assist with bridging the gap among graduate students through communications, outreach, event collaboration, and promoting events geared toward graduate students. This person is GSG's primary point of contact and communicator. Experience using social media for marketing, community outreach, and general communications experience is required. The tasks for this position can be done remotely or in person. 

   

  The responsibilities of the Director of Communications include (but are not limited to):  

  • Serve as the general information point of contact for GSA's, delegates, partners, and other graduate students 

  • Engage the graduate community through regular email communications, which includes the management of the official GSG email accounts  

  • Serve as an information conduit between GSA's, other graduate bodies, and the GSG Executive Board  

  • Record, distribute, and archive GSG meeting minutes  

  • Manage GSG listservs and contacts, including GSA's, delegates, partners, and individual graduate students  

  • Work with the Director of Community Engagement to promote GSG's graduate events and initiatives  

  • Maintain and update the GSG website (training will be provided if the applicant is unfamiliar with the website software) 

  • Support the Director of Social Media with marketing as needed 

  • This position requires approximately 4 – 5 hours a week 

• Director of Inclusive Excellence

  The role of the Director of Inclusive Excellence is to support the Graduate Student Government Executive Board and the graduate student population by working toward the University of Denver’s institutional commitment to Inclusive Excellence. The Director of Inclusive Excellence will establish and strengthen community partnerships including, but not limited to: DU students, faculty, staff, administration, and additional community members to better support Inclusive Excellence across campus. This individual should have a strong background with diversity and inclusion efforts, a good sense of the campus climate, and be able to cultivate connections with affinity groups and support services on campus. The tasks for this position will be in person only.  

   

  The responsibilities of the Director of Inclusive Excellence include (but are not limited to):  

  • Working with schools’, colleges’, and departments’ representatives in implementing and/or strengthening diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in their specific departments  

  • Regularly meeting and collaborating with DU’s central DEI units – the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Student Affairs and Inclusive Excellence; and Human Resources and Inclusive Communities  

  • Having an active role in the university’s annual Diversity Summit event   

  • Supporting initiatives (i.e., conversations, workshops, events) to influence and improve the state of Inclusive Excellence on campus based on student feedback  

  • Attend DEI events, conferences, and professional development courses on campus to continue to expand your knowledge and application of inclusivity  

  • Participate in the creation of resolutions and/or bylaws that could be beneficial in the advancement of the University’s commitment to Inclusive Excellence   

  • Regularly meeting with students to provide support an resources during challenging experiences, including but not limited to those resulting from racial epithets, macroaggressions, microaggressions, and tokenism  

  • Representing GSG at events, particularly those pertaining to the advancement of Inclusive Excellence at DU   

  • Informing the Executive Board of upcoming events and opportunities for campus engagement related to diversity and inclusion matters   

  • Reporting the campus climate on matters of diversity and inclusion to the GSG Executive Board and the Senate 

  • Formulating formal GSG statements in response to current events, both on and off campus 

  •  This position requires approximately 4 – 6 hours a week 

   

• Director of Community Engagement

  The role of the Director of Community Engagement is to support the Graduate Student Government and the graduate student population in working toward the University of Denver’s institutional commitment to Community Engagement. The tasks for this position will be in person only.  

  The responsibilities of the Director of Community Engagement include (but are not limited to): 

  • Foster a sense of community and inclusivity through dynamic programming including both professional and social events, virtual or in-person, at least once a quarter.  

  • Support Director of Student Groups and Director of Inclusive Excellence to foster collaborative relationships with other student organizations to support and engage the graduate student body. 

  • Participate in developing and supporting events with departments, colleges, and graduate programs to engage and connect graduate students.  

  • Lead the collaboration within the executive board. 

  • Work with Director of Social Media and Director of Communication to connect and engage the DU community.  

  • Lead the research of the graduate students needs and implement their needs and wants to stimulate holistic growth and development.  

  • Provide detailed reports on each event to the Executive Board. 

  • This position requires approximately 4 - 5 hours per week. 

• Director of Professional Development

  The role of the Director of Professional Development is to support the graduate student body to meet the needs of academic and career development and foster an inclusive environment in equitable career and research opportunities. The tasks for this position will be in person only. 

  The responsibilities of the Director of Professional Development include (but are not limited to): 

  • Develop and facilitate the planning and implementation of academic, research and career development with departments, colleges, and graduate programs. 

  • Collaborate with necessary departments, e.g., Department of Graduate Education, Career & Professional Development, in events, activities, conversations that concerning the graduate students. 

  • Research and analyze to identify and assess academic and professional development needs of the graduate student's population, evaluate and report on the program effectiveness by the end of each quarter. 

  • Collaborate with the Director of Community Engagement and the Director of Inclusive Excellence in professional development design and programming. 

  • Lead and support the professional development of the GSG Executive members.  

  • This position requires approximately 4 - 5 hours per week. 

• Director of Student Groups

  The role of the Director of Student Groups is to assist graduate students with all matters related to the creation and maintenance of student affinity groups and student organizations on campus. This person will be knowledgeable with the University of Denver’s specific regulations for student groups, as they will serve as a key liaison between every graduate student organization, the Graduate Student Government, and the University in general. In addition, the Director of Student Groups will assist with the management of budgets and financial matters directly associated to student groups and will work together with specific members of GSG’s Executive Board in the planning and implementation of events for DU’s graduate student community. The tasks for this position can be done remotely or in person. 

  The responsibilities of the Director of Student Groups include (but are not limited to):  

  • Providing assistance on the application process of graduate student groups (i.e., constitution and general processes)  

  • With the support of an advisor, approving and registering affinity groups and organizations  

  • Acting as the main representative of GSG to student groups across campus  

  • Participating in the creation of resolutions and/or bylaws that could be beneficial for graduate student organizations  

  • Working with GSG’s Vice-President and Director of Finance to manage the budget and funding of student groups  

  • Working with the Director of Community Engagement for development and scheduling of events associated with graduate student organizations 

  • Improving overall graduate student engagement in the participation of campus-wide events and with registering with an existing student group  

  • Developing a system to keep track of different organizations, members, finances, and all aspects related to graduate student groups across the University  

  • Collaborating (when possible) with the undergraduate Student Groups Chair from the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) 

  • Providing support and supervision to the newly formed International Student Council (ISC) 

  • This position requires approximately 5 – 7 hours per week 

• Director of Social Media and Marketing

  The role of Social Media and Marketing Director is to bring awareness and engagement to GSG events through digital communications and social media. The position will utilize a combination of social media program management, influencer management, community engagement, viral marketing, and on-site opportunities, to drive the GSG communications social strategy. This individual will be a creative, analytical, and strategic social media marketer with a deep understanding of social media tactics and strategies. The tasks for this position can be done remotely or in-person. 

  The responsibilities of the Director of Social Media and Marketing include (but are not limited to):  

  • Work with the GA to create content that will add to the GSG section for the bi-weekly grad newsletter. 

  • Create a unified GSG Brand that matches with our GSG style guide utilizing GSG colors and font. 

  • Create Social Media Posts on Facebook and works with the GA to collaborate Instagram posts on @uofdenvergrad weekly to bring attention to what GSG is doing. 

  • Create and promote marketing for GSG events.  

  • Work with the Director of Community Engagement and Director of Professional Development to promote GSG’s graduate events and initiatives on multiple social platforms.  

  • Responsible for tracking and analyzing social media engagement using the latest SEO techniques. 

  • Responsible for marketing for other campus-wide events, as needed. 

  • The Director will work an average of 6 to 8 hours per week. 

   

   

Application

• Application

  Please reach out to gsg@du.edu for more information.