Vacancy Application
Sussex County Community College
Student Government Association
Secretary Position
Term of Office:
November 2020/May 2021
Completed applications must be returned to Amy Rude at arude@sussex.edu
NO LATER THAN
Friday, October 30, 2020
Sussex County Community College
Office of Campus Life
Student Government Association Secretary Candidate Application
The term of office begins in November and ends on May 30, 2021 of the following year.
Qualifications
1. Those wishing to serve on the Executive Board of the Student Government Association must:
a. Be a currently enrolled student and will maintain a minimum of a 2.5 GPA.
b. Is expected to complete a minimum of six college-level credits during each semester they
would serve in office.
c. Must be willing and able to serve for the entirety of their term of office, November, 2020-
May, 2021.
d. May not also be a member of the Executive Board of any student club or organization
recognized and chartered by the Student Government Association.
2. All members of the Executive Board must meet their college obligations including but not limited
to:
a. Tuition and/or fee payments
b. Return of College Library Books, Athletic Equipment, etc.
Requirements & Compensation
1. The Secretary: Shall transcribe the reports and discussions in all meetings of the Executive
Board and Club Council and maintain a file of the minutes of each; shall keep accurate record of
attendance at all meetings and of the Executive Board service hours; shall serve a minimum of
two office hours per week that classes are in session; will complete a minimum of 80 service hours
during the term of office; will be granted a work scholarship worth six in-county credits during
each the fall and the spring semesters of the term in office.
Compensation for service hours is paid through a work grant, applied directly through the SCCC
Financial Aid Office. These work grants are to be used during the academic year, which is the term
of office and may not be carried over onto a following academic year; nor is there a cash value to
be substituted.
Elected officers are responsible for the cost of fees, textbooks or other material needs required to
complete coursework.
Leaving office prior to the completion of the elected term will result is a reimbursement of tuition
as calculated by the Bursar.
Sussex County Community College
Office of Campus Life
Responsibilities of All Student Government Association Officers
1. Office Hours: All SGA Officers are required to keep and maintain office hours. The
schedule of Office Hours will be determined and posted on the SGA Office door by the
first day of each semester and may not change during the course of the semester.
2. The SGA Bulletin Board: All SGA Officers are expected to maintain the SGA Bulletin
Board outside the SGA office.
3. Leadership Workshops: All SGA Officers are encouraged to attend/host Leadership
Workshops that will enhance their skills and assist in enhancing the skills of others.
4. Represent the student body as requested by the College as needed.
5. Operate and oversee the appointment/selection of Students to serve on College
Governance Committees as needed.
6. Plan, coordinate, and attend the annual events hosted by the SGA/Campus Life including
the Annual Monte Carlo Night and the Skylander Cotillion.
7. Attend monthly Board of Trustee meetings and report on the activities of the SGA and the
Student Body.
8. Assist with the NJ State Fair (The Farm & Horse Show) in August, both the Fall & Spring
Open Houses, general Student Activities, and other events as needed and assigned.
9. Aid and foster student clubs and organizations, as well as assist with the formation of new
clubs.
10. Assist other students as may be needed and appropriate.
11. Candidates should have access to the internet and Canvas for both the SGA/Ambassadors
and Campus Life.
Student Government Association Secretary Candidate Application
Sussex County Community College
Office of Campus Life
The term of office begins in November and ends on May 30, 2021 of the following year.
Name ___________________________________ Student ID_________________________
Mailing Address _____________________________________________________________
Cell Phone _____________________ Student Email _________________@student.sussex.edu
Is your cumulative GPA at least a 2.5? Yes No New Student
Major Area of Study ______________________
How did you learn about this opportunity? (Please Check All that Apply)
College Email Current Ambassador Bulletin Board/Poster Advisor
Campus Life Canvas Friend Faculty/Staff Other _________________
High School Attended _______________________________________________________
Please grade yourself in each area using the following scale.
O=Outstanding E=Excellent G=Good A=Average F=Fair
_____Attitude
_____Public Speaking
_____Communication (Written)
_____Communication (Verbal)
_____Time Management
_____Leadership
_____Organizational Skills
_____Self-Motivation
_____Team Work
_____Work Ethic
_____Creativity
_____Critical Thinking
_____Problem Solving
_____Decision Making
_____Interpersonal Relations
Prior Work or Volunteer Experience Please begin with your most recent experience.
Employer or Organization: ___________________________________________________
Dates of Employment: ___________ to ______________ Position: ____________________
Description of your duties: ___________________________________________________
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Employer or Organization: ___________________________________________________
Dates of Employment: ___________ to ______________ Position: ____________________
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Employer or Organization: ___________________________________________________
Dates of Employment: ___________ to ______________ Position: ____________________
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Please List your AVAILABLE times to work as the SGA Secretary.
Monday: ____________ Tuesday: ______________ Wednesday: ____________
Thursday: _____________ Friday: _______________ Saturday: ___________
Sunday: ______________
Please list any school or community activities you are currently or previously involved
with.
Examples: high school and/or college clubs, organizations, community service, athletic teams, etc. Please list most recent
first.
Organization/Activity Position Dates
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Do you have any additional responsibilities that would impact your ability to
successfully meet your commitment to the Student Government Association?
If YES, please list. Examples include: off-campus employment, student-athlete, student clubs, family commitments, etc.
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Please responded to the following questions in the space provided.
1. Please briefly explain why you are interested in serving as the SGA Secretary: ____________
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2. If selected, what do you as a leader bring to this position that will help promote growth in the
students around you? __________________________________________________
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3. What are you educational, career, and personal goals beyond completing your degree at Sussex
County Community College that serving as the Secretary of the SGA would benefit? ________
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The SGA holds an Open SGA Meeting monthly via ZOOM or in-person. The Executive Board of the SGA meet
every week on a day and time to be determined by the four officers. The SGA is required to make a monthly
presentation to the Board of Trustees on the fourth Tuesday of every month. All SGA Officers are required to
attend all meetings.
I have read the qualifications, requirements, compensation, responsibilities, and election guidelines, and I am
willing to participate, if elected, to the best of my ability during the 2020/2021 academic year.
Signature ___________________________________ Date ___________________
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