Associated Students AS

Applying for positions within Office of the Executive Vice President

Position(s)

  • First-Year Senator

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 and Senate
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 and seven 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.

The Legislative Branch of the Associated Students, known as the Senate, is responsible for establishing the policies of the Association. The Senate is composed of elected and appointed student representatives who serve as the voice of the undergraduate student body. Senators work to open lines of communication between students, the administration, and the greater community. They are proactive in addressing student needs, and they play a vital role in providing and facilitating services and resources that enhance the UC San Diego experience.

Overview:
The First-Year Senators serve as the official representatives of the first-year student community within the Associated Students of UC San Diego. They are responsible for advocating for the needs and interests of first-year students and ensuring that their voices are heard in policy, programming, and campus decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement policies, programs, and initiatives designed to support the first-year student experience at UC San Diego.

  • Advocate for increased resources and representation for first-year students, with emphasis on:

    • The transition to university life

    • Academic success and support services

    • Student life, involvement, and community-building opportunities

  • Highlight and uplift the perspectives of first-year students in campus-wide discussions and decision-making

  • Be responsible for two advocacy areas, projects, initiatives, and/or programs to be included in the Advocacy Agenda by the Executive Vice President, provided that one directly benefits the first-year student community.

  • Attend and actively participate in all mandatory meetings, including, but not limited to:

    • First-Year Fellowship meetings

    • Weekly Assembly/Cabinet meetings (Wednesdays at 4:00 PM)

    • Finance/Legislative Committee meetings (Wednesdays at 5:00 PM)

    • Senate meetings (Wednesdays at 6:00 PM)

    • Standing Committee meetings as assigned

  • Dedicate a minimum of two hours per week to community engagement:

    • One hour for office hours for direct constituents (first-year students)

    • One hour for general outreach, which may include online communication, tabling, attending organization meetings, or other constituent engagement

  • Complete a weekly report to be delivered to the Senate and published by the Office of Communications.

  • Serve on at least one external committee relevant to their position (College Councils may be counted as external committees).

  • Be expected to contribute approximately 10–12 hours per week toward the position.
     

Qualifications:

  • Must be a first-year undergraduate student at UC San Diego during the term of service.

  • Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

  • Passion for improving the first-year experience and advocating for peers.

  • Commitment to attending required meetings and fulfilling weekly responsibilities.

Compensation:

  • Stipend $45/week for 41 weeks or until school year ends
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