• Student Association Applications

  • SA Executive Application

    Executive Applications include our elected President, Vice President, and Social Vice President.
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  • Please note that you will be required to present your platform (or a form of it) in person at the February 20th Speeches Convocation before the General Assembly. Platforms will also be printed in the Southern Accent the Wednesday before your election speech. 

    Presentation times:
    President (4 minutes)
    Executive Vice President (3 minutes)
    Social Vice President (3 minutes)

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  • SA Cabinet Application

    Cabinet applications include the following positions: Executive Secretary, Payroll Manager, Parliamentarian, Communications Director, Marketing Director. These positions are hired by the elected executives and Finance VP.
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  • SA Media Application

    Media applications include the following positions: Accent Editor, Memories Editor, and the Strawberry Festival Producer. These positions are hired by the Media Board.
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  • Executive Secretary Application

  • Job Description:

    • Assist the SA President in creating and maintaining schedules
    • Take minutes of all SA proceedings including SA Senate, post in select locations, distribute to SA Executive Officers
    • Prepare an agenda for meetings where the SA President chairs (SA Cabinet / SA Presidents Council)
    • Purchase office supplies as needed
    • Arrange for equipment repair if necessary
    • Write inner-office memos, business letters, develop contact directories and schedules, file as necessary
    • Coordinate the weekly production and distribution of the Campus Chatter and other potential publications as needed
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  • Rate yourself to the following prompts:

    Please answer thoughtfully, there are no wrong answers. The SA sponsors want to make sure that should you be selected for this position, we provide the right skills training.

  • Payroll Manager

  • Payroll Manager Job Description: 

    • Assist the SA Financial Vice President in duties
    • Participate in and support SA functions

     

    Financial Vice President Job Description: 

    • Prepare a budget for presentation to the SA Senate, both in the spring and the fall
    • Deposit all SA funds into a commercial financial institution, pay bills, approve
      expenditures, issue check requests (upon approval of a check request form), and setup and maintain records of payroll with the university accounting office
    • Maintain open communication between publication editors and advertising
      managers
    • Prepare for distribution of financial statements approximately every month
      regardless of financial activity
    • Set up an audit and prepare the financial statements necessary for an annual audit
    • Updating asset inventory as needed
    • Participate in and support SA functions
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  • Rate yourself to the following prompts:

    Please answer thoughtfully, there are no wrong answers. The SA sponsors want to make sure that should you be selected for this position, we provide the right skills training.

  • Parliamentarian

  • Job Description:

    • Set-up/be present at each SA Senate meeting
    • Uphold/enforce Robert's Rules of Order
    • Record attendance, count and call votes at SA Senate meetings
    • Work with SA Executive VP on organizing SA Senate
    • Conduct an annual review of the SA Elections manual and the SA Constitution and Bylaws
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  • Rate yourself to the following prompts:

    Please answer thoughtfully, there are no wrong answers. The SA sponsors want to make sure that should you be selected for this position, we provide the right skills training.

  • Communications Director

  • Job Description: 

    • Control Direct Messages from students
    • Overview postings
    • Ensure there is no double posting with other SA accounts
    • Communicate between the different parts of SA and their accounts
    • Come up with ideas to get students to express their ideas and concerns
    • Help with productions to reach out to students
    • Overview changes in the SA Website
    • Work with the Marketing Director to brainstorm ways to promote SA
    • Participate in and support SA functions
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  • Rate yourself to the following prompts:

    Please answer thoughtfully, there are no wrong answers. The SA sponsors want to make sure that should you be selected for this position, we provide the right skills training.

  • Marketing Director

  • Job Description:

    • Design artwork
    • Has full control over all of SA’s social media accounts
    • Promote the SA as a whole as well as specific events
    • Submit budget to the SA Financial Vice President
    • Coordinate public displays announcing any SA events
    • Serve as the liaison officer between the SA Executive Branch and the University Officer of Public Relations in matters of mutual concern
    • Maintain the SA Webpage keeping it current and informative
    • Maintain the SA social media pages, including Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter
    • Coordinate and oversee the public relation activities of the SA
    • Participate in and support SA functions
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  • Rate yourself to the following prompts:

    Please answer thoughtfully, there are no wrong answers. The SA sponsors want to make sure that should you be selected for this position, we provide the right skills training.

  • ACCENT Editor

  • Job Description:

    • Oversee the weekly production, printing, and distribution of the weekly newspaper in print, on the website, and across all social media platforms
    • Develop a budget, allocate resources, and manage expenses in collaboration with the SA Financial Vice President
    • Hire employees and manage a staff of 20 to 30 people
    • Oversee all writing and editing of the newspaper
    • Maintain and follow industry best practices and standards
    • Work closely with The Southern Accent advisor
    • Serve as the liaison between The Accent, Student Development, and Human Resources
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  • Rate yourself to the following prompts:

    Please answer thoughtfully, there are no wrong answers. The SA sponsors want to make sure that should you be selected for this position, we provide the right skills training.

  • Memories Editor

  • Job Description:

    • Develop a theme and a style for the Southern Memories, per Article VIII, Section 5
    • Propose a budget to the SA Financial Vice President
    • Select a yearbook company
    • Meet production deadlines
    • Arrange underclassman pictures at first semester registration and arrange for senior portraits at a later date
    • Appoint staff and submit a staff payroll to the SA Financial Vice President
    • Distribute one Southern Memories to each student in the SA General Assembly
    • Begin Southern Memories distribution at least two weeks before May Commencement
    • Send Southern Memories to December graduates and others who purchase them
    • Sell copies of Southern Memories to the University Office of Public Relations for distribution during the summer
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  • Rate yourself to the following prompts:

    Please answer thoughtfully, there are no wrong answers. The SA sponsors want to make sure that should you be selected for this position, we provide the right skills training.

  • Strawberry Festival Producer

  • Job Description:

    • Develop a theme for the Strawberry Festival
    • Submit a budget to the SA Financial Vice President
    • Oversee all operations for the yearly production of the Strawberry Festival
    • Organize a production crew
    • Recruit technical support specialists for the production of the Strawberry Festival
    • Coordinate deadline schedules
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  • Rate yourself to the following prompts:

    Please answer thoughtfully, there are no wrong answers. The SA sponsors want to make sure that should you be selected for this position, we provide the right skills training.

  • Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability

    The following section is intended to provide a general overview of your skill set and comfort level with various tools and workflows. It’s completely fine if you’re not experienced in every area; this simply helps us understand your overall background.

  • Student Senator Application

  • * These positions are interviewed and selected by the SA Executive Cabinet

    Eligibility

    • Have been a full-time student at Southern for at least one full semester or attended SmartStart
    • Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 as well as a previous semester of a 2.50 GPA or above
    • Submit a petition for candidacy signed by at least 20 members of the student body
    • Abide by the policies stated in the Southern Handbook
    • Be approved by the Student Development Committee

     

    Senator Responsibilities

    • Be present at all Student Association Senate meetings and any emergency sessions called. Regular sessions will be held bi-weekly on Wednesdays at 6:30pm (subject to change)
    • Conduct yourself as a professional during all meetings, refraining from disruptions and distractions. Business formal is the MANDATORY attire for SA Senate meetings
    • Get to know your constituents, as it is your job to represent their best interests, not necessarily your own
    • Email your constituents bi-weekly with the Senate minutes attached in a timely manner. Emails sent to constituents should be cc'd with the Executive Vice President
    • Engage your constituents in creative ways by reaching out to them on social media, visiting them in the residence halls or Village, etc. and building intentional relationships with them
    • Build personal relationships with your fellow senators
    • Be engaged and active in the research and proposals of legislation for the improvement of Southern Adventist University
    • Serve as a member of at least one (1) Senate committee and attend all meetings called by the chair of the committee
    • Be a part of at least one (1) University committee

     

    Committees and Taskforces
    If elected as a senator of the Student Association Senate, you will be expected to serve on at least one (1) committee or taskforce. Committees are used to delegate senator responsibilities and also to give proposals a place to go before they are voted on during Senate meetings. Taskforces are created to put forth specific initiatives that will be worked on throughout the year. If selected, you will be assigned a committee or taskforce at the discretion of the Student Association Executive Vice President and will be informed personally according to the preference you have given on the application or on the need for that committee or taskforce.

     

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  • Cub Squad

  • Job Description:

    • Support Social VP during events by completing assigned tasks
    • Assist with event setup (decorating, arranging tables/chairs, etc.)
    • Help manage activities (registration, games, etc.)
    • Distribute food, drinks, or supplies as needed
    • Engage with attendees and help maintain a positive atmosphere
    • Assist with cleanup and packing after the event
    • Follow directions from the Social VP and event leads

  • ACCENT Worker

  • Job Description:

    • Write articles and features for weekly issues
    • Edit content for grammar, clarity, and accuracy
    • Conduct interviews with students, staff, or community members
    • Pitch story ideas and contribute to content planning
    • Assist with formatting and layout (digital or print)
    • Take or collect photos for articles
    • Help distribute or promote the paper
    • Work collaboratively to meet weekly deadlines

     

  • Strawberry Festival Worker

  • Job Description:

    • Capture photos and videos at events and activities throughout the year
    • Help compile and edit footage for the end-of-year festival slideshow
    • Assist with planning and organizing the festival event
    • Produce short videos for executives or other officers as needed

  • Memories Worker

  • Job Description:

    • Take photos at SA events
    • Assist with editing photos and formatting pages for the yearbook
    • Coordinate with departments to take pictures of their teams and officers
    • Collaborate with the Memories Editor and team to meet deadlines
    • Assist with yearbook distribution at the end of the year
    • Support any other tasks related to yearbook production
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