Government/OGA (1204)-Legislative Affairs Coordinator

Student Government's purpose is to lead the Sacramento State community in serving the diverse needs of Sacramento State students by promoting leadership development, shared governance, relationship building, community betterment, and lifelong personal and professional growth.
SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Executive & Board Associate, the Legislative Affairs Coordinator is responsible for assisting in sharing information on higher education issues; chairs and recruits students at large for the Lobby Corps; and arranges training opportunities for students on legislative visits and promotes student engagement in advocacy efforts at Sacramento State.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Chairs the Lobby Corps. This includes scheduling committee meetings, drafting agendas, securing room reservations, and maintaining accurate records.
• Coordinates visits with Legislators and trains members on how to advocate. Research and track legislation regarding or relating to higher education.
• Coordinates with CSSA Liaison and other Lobby Corps Officers throughout the CSU system. Brainstorms and execute events that involve the campus on understanding legislative bills that will affect higher education.
• Utilizes ASI bill templates to recommend position to the ASI Board of Directors. Advocates for supported bills and against opposed bills at the Capitol.
• Provides assistance to the ASI Board of Directors during the process of drafting and editing legislation and working on legislative matters. This position will not serve as an author and/or co-author on legislation presented by the ASI Board of Directors.
• Other duties may be assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Exceptional customer service skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with staff, employees, and public
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a diverse student population
• Self-motivated and comfortable taking initiative
• Ability to support projects and event planning

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of higher education issues at the state and national level
• Able to research legislation and understand legislative language
• Enrolled in a minimum of 6 units at Sacramento State; maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA overall (for Student Assistant incumbents)
• Proven strong organizational skills
• Basic experience with - Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of the legislative process
• Experience with event and/or project planning
• Previous public speaking experience
• Previous experience organizing volunteers/students

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BACKGROUND CHECK
Depending on the position a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily after the candidate is offered a position with Associated Students, Inc. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current Associated Students, Inc. employees who apply for the position.
Associated Students is a nonprofit corporation and an auxiliary organization of California State University, Sacramento providing a wide range of programs and services to the students of CSUS. Therefore, ASI employees are not state employees.www.asi.csus.edu
EEO
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Other details

• Job Family Student Services
• Pay Type Hourly
• Min Hiring Rate $16.00
• Max Hiring Rate $16.97

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