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General purpose: This officer position is responsible for advocating for the interests and needs of the undergraduate student community at MICA.
The SVA Undergraduate Student Council serves as the representative body for the undergraduate population at MICA. Their separate duties contribute toward shared goals of advocating on behalf of students, and disseminating accurate information across the college.
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 up to 6 SVA Officers every year who are expected to work together as a cohesive advocacy council.
The time commitment ranges from 4-6 hours per week.
General SVA Officer Responsibilities
Attend weekly council meetings and monthly joint council meetings
Participate in SVA retreats and training sessions
Maintain open and regular communication with the SVA advisors
Fulfill responsibilities as outlined in respective job descriptions
Practice equitable teamwork strategies and mutual accountability
Serve as role models for the student community
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Delegate undergraduate students to serve on ad-hoc committees
Specific SVA Officer Responsibilities
Director of Communications
The Director of Communications is responsible for the SVA Undergraduate Council’s communications strategy. This officer should ideally be visible in social media spaces that MICA students frequent, including extending outreach efforts to international student chat spaces where possible.
Responsibilities:
Work in collaboration with the Director of Design to share and promote social media graphics, SVA newsletters, and event flyers
Moderate the MICA / App
Respond to student questions
Relay student issues to appropriate faculty/administrators
Survey/poll MICA students on issues and concerns via the MICA / App or other appropriate platforms
Moderate social media accounts including the SVA instagram (@mica_studentvoice) and the SVA YouTube Channel (Student Voice Association MICA)
Manage SVA email account ( sva@mica.edu )
Reply to emails through the SVA account
Draft and send out full student body email communications on behalf of SVA. This includes emails for upcoming SVA meetings, events, and surveys
Maintain SVA website
Update the website to reflect current events and information
Gather and upload meeting minutes from directors and committees
Take meeting notes at SVA Undergraduate Council meetings
Director of Design
The Director of Design is responsible for the SVA Undergraduate Council’s brand identity. This officer should create visuals that are appealing and informative to keep the student community updated about advocacy work and governance.
Responsibilities:
Work in collaboration with the Director of Communications to develop and create social media graphics, SVA newsletters, and event flyers
Prepare promotional materials for public-facing SVA events such as open forums and town halls
Coordinate SVA newsletter
Gather information from Undergraduate Directors and GSC Officers
Gather updates from committees
Gather future event and meeting dates
Prepare newsletter for approval from the rest of the council prior to publication
Maintain SVA website
Update banners, icons, and other graphics as necessary
Gather and upload photos and documentation from SVA events
Design student feedback surveys and polls, as needed
Director of Academic Affairs
The Director of Academic Affairs is responsible for coordinating the SVA Undergraduate Council’s Academic Affairs Committees and Department Representatives.
Responsibilities:
Serve as chair of the Undergraduate Studies Committee
Fulfill committee chair responsibilities
Coordinate Fall…