Associated Students AS

Applying for positions within Office of the Executive Vice President

Position(s)

  • Chief of Staff

About Associated Students
The Associated Students of the University of California, San Diego are the elected and appointed representatives of the UC San Diego student body. The ASUCSD works to promote student engagement through its services and leadership opportunities. The ASUCSD seeks to foster a cohesive community through active interaction and communication with students, the administration, and the greater San Diego Community. Our mission is to facilitate and encourage students to grow and develop through their involvement in student government, its services, and auxiliaries. We promote student engagement in all areas of campus life through leadership, advocacy, and service in order to build and strengthen our community.

 

About the AS Office of the Executive Vice President
The Office of the Executive Vice President (EVP) is the central hub of legislative operations within the Associated Students of UC San Diego. While the EVP presides over the Senate and manages its 29 elected senators (5 campus-wide, 2 off-campus, 2 transfer, 2 first-year, 1 out-of-state, 1 international, 2 from each college (x8 for 8 different colleges)) and 6 executive officers, the office itself is supported by a dedicated team of staffers who ensure that the Senate functions smoothly and effectively as the legislative branch of ASUCSD.

Staff members in the Office of the EVP play an essential role in advancing the office’s mission of accountability, representation, and accessibility. They help bridge communication between senators, executive officers, and the broader student body by conducting outreach, managing records, supporting senators with their senator projects, and supporting policy research. They also help in executing the Advocacy Agenda, which is focused on strengthening student representation, accountability, and transparency within UC San Diego’s governance systems. Since the EVP oversees the Senate, the office’s advocacy work centers on empowering senators to effectively represent their constituencies, while also ensuring undergraduate perspectives are elevated in university decision-making.

By working in the Office of the EVP, staffers gain hands-on experience with parliamentary procedure, legislative writing, and project management while developing professional skills in communication, organization, and leadership. Together, the EVP and their staff cultivate a transparent, collaborative, and effective legislative environment that empowers student voices and strengthens the impact of ASUCSD on campus.

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Chief of Staff

Compensation: Stipend of $80/week for 30 weeks 

Hours: Approximately 10–15 hours per week

Overview:
The Chief of Staff serves as the primary support to the EVP, acting as second-in-command and ensuring smooth coordination across the office and with senators. This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to adapt to evolving needs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the EVP staff team, delegate tasks, and ensure projects and office initiatives are carried out effectively and on time.

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the EVP Office, maintaining internal organization, scheduling staff meetings, and facilitating clear communication between staffers (EVP, Chief of Staff, Director of Senator Relations), senators, and the EVP.

  • Assist in preparing materials for weekly Senate meetings, coordinating logistics, and ensuring records (such as agendas, minutes, and legislation tracking) are properly maintained.

  • Help develop and monitor senators’ projects, ensuring they align with the EVP’s goals of accountability, representation, and transparency.

  • Support EVP staff team in their roles by providing guidance, resources, and feedback to strengthen individual and collective contributions.

  • Liaise with other AS offices and executive officers to ensure the EVP Office is aligned with broader ASUCSD priorities and initiatives.

  • Act on behalf of the EVP when necessary, upholding the mission and professionalism of the office in cross-campus spaces and meetings.

Any emails related to this opening should be directed to asevp@ucsd.edu.

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