Students looking for work might not have to look any further than the Associated Students of the University of Idaho, which is offering board-level positions from recreation to web design for qualifying students.ASUI President Max Cowan said the positions offered encompass tasks that include social, technical and procedural work.
“Specifically, we’re looking for an Idaho Commons (and Union Board) Chair and Vice Chair as well as board members,” Cowan said. “We’re looking for a Communications Board Vice Chair, an Elections Coordinator, a Community Relations Coordinator, and a web designer. And then we’re also looking for a Vice Chair of the Student Recreation Board and board members for both the Recreation Board and the ASUI Funding Board.”
Cowan said ASUI is looking for people who possess a strong work ethic and are energetic with a willingness to do something new.
ASUI Chief of Staff Elizabeth Brandon said hired students will be responsible for a variety of tasks.
“Volunteer or paid board members will serve on a specific board under a board chair,” Brandon said. “Where the board will collectively make decisions regarding events, policies and other items of interest to the board.”
Brandon said the Idaho Commons and Union Board (ICUB) Chair would lead the ICUB Board while serving on the president’s cabinet. The ICUB Chair is the only open cabinet position, but there is also an open senate position, Brandon said.
“The senator is responsible for representing a Greek house and a residence hall in the weekly senate meetings,” Brandon said. “Senators and cabinet members collaborate with the board chairs to make sure ASUI and all the student organizations recognized by ASUI run smoothly.”
Additionally, Brandon said there are differences between volunteer and paid positions in ASUI.
“For the paid executive or board positions, I would recommend these to students who show an interest in getting involved in organizing events and activities on campus, or have an interest in serving as a cabinet member or in the senate in the future,” Brandon said. “These positions require five office hours per week.”
Even though the volunteer positions do not receive monetary compensation, Brandon said such work is perfect for busy students and a great way to become more involved in ASUI without having to hold office hours.
“This is also a great opportunity for first year or new students to learn about ASUI and begin to get involved with campus events and activities,” Brandon said. “So they can have some experience under their belts if they would like to apply for paid positions in the future.”
Brandon said any student can apply for a job with ASUI, even if they are freshmen or transfer students. However, students must be undergraduate with either a GPA of 3.0 from the previous semester or 2.75 cumulative to be eligible for participation.
Applications are due at 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6. They can be found online at uidaho.edu/ASUI or at the ASUI office in Commons 302.
Applicants will be required to attach their resume with the application. Applicants can turn in their applications to the ASUI office or e-mail them to [email protected].
Andrew Jenson can be reached at [email protected]