Position Descriptions

Positions and compensation

Available positions and the descriptions for these positions are dictated by the ASUWB Bylaws (see below for relevant excerpts).

The listed hours are approximate and may vary week by week. Payment is made via set stipend amounts - not based on specific hours worked each week. Total compensation for positions is subject to annual Services and Activities Fee Committee budget allocations. 

For more information about ASUWB, please visit the ASUWB website.

Elected positions

President

19.5 hours/week, 38 weeks/year

Vice President

19.5 hours/week, 38 weeks/year

Directors

19.5 hours/week, 36 weeks/year​:

  • Director of Legislative Affairs
  • Director of Finance and Budget
  • Director of Outreach
  • Director of Campus Partnerships
  • Director of Student Advocacy

 

Hired positions

Staff

  • Marketing Coordinator - 15 hours/week, 36 weeks/year
  • Policy and Personnel - 15 hours/week, 36 weeks/year
  • Operations Manager - Up to 10 hours/week 36 weeks/year
  • Legislative Liaison - 5 hours/week in fall, 19.5 hours/week Winter/Spring, 36 weeks/year

 

Hiring opens in April/May of each year.

Position descriptions

Below are the Article and Sections from the ASUWB Bylaws relevant to positions descriptions.

President

  • In addition to other explicit responsibilities named in these Bylaws, it shall be the duty of the President to:
    • Maintain 19.5 work hours per week including any hour requirements below;
    • Serve as the primary spokesperson for the ASUWB, including giving speeches at all events (e.g. student convocation, commencement, and other ceremonies);
    • Serve as the primary lead of communication for tri-campus communication between ASUW, ASUWT, and GPSS starting summer through spring term. This will include introductory communication and one meeting between tri-campus president’s once a quarter.
    • Preside over all ASUWB Public Meetings;
    • Assign projects and delegate tasks to members of the ASUWB;
    • Monitor and supervise all tasks and projects being managed by ASUWB;
    • Facilitate or assist in the execution of all team projects and events whether on or off campus;
    • Ensure that ASUWB will establish and distribute meeting agendas in accordance with the existing regulations of these Bylaws and the Open Public Meetings Act (RCW Chapter 42.30);
    • Greater than 48 hours’ notice must be given to the Director of Outreach and the Director of Marketing to post publicly.
    • Attend or appoint a designee to attend monthly meetings of the Board of Regents and report back to the ASUWB Executive Board;
    • Attend or appoint a designee to attend University of Washington Alumni Association meetings;
    • Serve on committees and organizations of administration, faculty, and staff when requested by those groups, or otherwise appoint a designee from the ASUWB or UWB Leaders to serve;
    • Meet:
      • At least monthly with the Chancellor of UW Bothell;
      • Weekly with the adviser(s) of the ASUWB;
    • Attend meetings in place of the Vice President if the Vice President is unable to;
    • Work with the Vice-President and Parliamentarian on interpretation of these Bylaws;
    • Schedule and hold ten (10) hours of publicly posted office hours per week during each of the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters; exceptions are allowed:
      • During finals week; and
      • In exceptional cases, when granted by the ASUWB.

Vice President

In addition to other explicit responsibilities named in these Bylaws, it shall be the duty of the Vice-President to:

i. Fulfill the duties of the ASUWB President in the event of absence, resignation, or forfeiture of the President from office;


ii. Collaborate with both elected and hired members of ASUWB in facilitating or assisting with the execution of all team projects and events; 


iii. Support communication for tri-campus communication between ASUW, ASUWT, and GPSS;


iv. Serve on committees on and off campus as appointed or requested by the President;


v. Work with other members of the ASUWB to develop ASUWB initiatives, goals, and projects;


vi. Schedule and hold ten (10) hours of publicly posted office hours per week during each of the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters; exceptions are allowed:
1. During finals week; and 
2. In exceptional cases, when granted by the ASUWB.


vii. Other duties as assigned by the President

Director of Campus Partnerships

In addition to other explicit responsibilities named in these Bylaws, it shall be the duty of the Director of Campus Partnerships to:

i. Collaborate and maintain a relationship with the Diversity Center to serve the ASUWB student body;
                                                   
ii. Meet at least one (1) time per quarter with the Director of the Diversity Center to find/create at least two (2) collaborative projects each quarter;


iii. Attend and participate in all Diversity Center events and programs and identify opportunities for collaboration.


iv. Foster relationships and identify opportunities for collaboration and support between ASUWB and UWB organizations. Meet at least one (1) time per quarter with representatives of:
Cascadia student government, Orientation and Transition Programs, Residential Life

v. Serve on all university committees concerning diversity, equity and inclusion.
                 vi. Schedule and hold five (5) hours of publicly posted in-person office hours per week during each of the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters; exceptions are allowed:
1.      During finals week; and
2.      In exceptional cases, when granted by the ASUWB.


vii. Other duties as assigned by the President

 Director of Legislative Affairs

In addition to other explicit responsibilities named in these Bylaws, it shall be the duty of the Director of Government Relations to:

a. In addition to other explicit responsibilities named in these Bylaws, it shall be the duty of the Director of Government Relations to:

i. Establish the Associated Student’s Legislative Agenda based on significant student input and data; present for ASUWB vote by the end of fall quarter or sooner;

ii. Operate civic engagement initiatives including establishing and chairing the Student Legislative Action Committee (SLAC), coordinating voter registration, and organizing Get Out the Vote (GOTV) efforts on campus;

iii. Organize and implement legislative events on campus;

iv. Serve as the liaison for local and state affairs by regularly meeting, corresponding, and building relationships with local and state legislators including but not limited to Bothell City Council;

v. Serve as liaison working with Cascadia Student Government, University of Washington Seattle and Tacoma Student Governments as appropriate for specific projects;

vi. Serve as the ASUWB Representative on the Washington Student Association (WSA) Board of Directors, to the WSA events as needed;

vii. Participate in the success of the UW Bothell legislative affairs committees;

viii. Support the work of the Legislative Liaison while in session;

ix. Meet:

1. At least monthly with the UW Bothell Director of Government and Community Relations

x. Schedule and hold five (5) hours of publicly posted in person office hours per week during each of the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters; exceptions are allowed:

1. During finals week;

2. In exceptional cases, when granted by the ASUWB.

xi. Other duties as assigned by the President​

Director of Student Advocacy

In addition to other explicit responsibilities named in these Bylaws, it shall be the duty of the Director of Student Advocacy to:

a.      In addition to other explicit responsibilities named in these Bylaws, it shall be the duty of the Director of Student Advocacy to:

 i.            Conduct an assessment of student needs, interests, and/or expectations of ASUWB at the start of each academic year to help set goals for ASUWB members;

 ii.            Facilitate at least two (2) ASUWB sponsored student engagement projects each quarter to provide students a platform to learn about, discuss, and share their concerns about all UWB-related topics.

iii.            Act as the premiere advocate for student health, safety on campus, and Academic Affairs; 

1.  Meet at least once (1) per quarter with the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs to support projects including but not limited to, the Academic Maps Program and Student Mentorships;

2.  Meet at least once (1) per quarter with the Director of Campus Safety to support efforts to promote student safety on-campus through tabling, surveys, and serving on committees. 

3.  Meet at least once (1) per quarter with the Director of the Counseling Center to assist in efforts benefiting student health and well-being;

 iv.            Serve on all committees concerning parking, student transportation, campus safety, student health, and academic affairs; 

 v.            Serve as a liaison between students, administration, and faculty on all issues concerning student health, campus safety, and academic affairs;                                    

  vi.            Serve as an advocate for on-campus student issues as they arise; 

 vii.            Schedule and hold five (5) hours of publicly posted in-person office hours per week during each of the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters; exceptions are allowed:

1.      During finals week; and

2.      In exceptional cases, when granted by the ASUWB.

vii. Other duties as assigned by the President

Director of Outreach

In addition to other explicit responsibilities named in these Bylaws, it shall be the duty of the Director of Outreach to:

 i.            Manage external relations of ASUWB by meeting at least once (1) each quarter with the Vice Chancellor of Advancement and External Relations, and attend City of Bothell Chamber of Commerce;


 ii.            Organize and maintain the Student of the Month Award;


 iv.            Serve on all committees concerning outreach or public relations;


 v.            Plan and operate tabling events lasting at least three (3) hours each week to promote ASUWB projects, committees, opportunities, and events for students.


vi.            Attend two (2) campus events each week and provide summaries to ASUWB at each weekly meeting.


vii.            Visit and meet with a significant number of UWB clubs each quarter, as agreed upon by the ASUWB President and Director of Outreach;


 viii.            Work with the Director of Marketing to promote positive external relations while collaborating with the Office of External Relations and Advancement through participation and partnerships in projects, events, and engagements;


ix.            Work with the Director of Student Advocacy to find discounts and survey students regarding discounts they would want to have through UWB;


x.            Manage relations with businesses for networking events or students’ discounts;


xi.            Update the UWB Student Discount Program each academic year with new discounts each Winter and Spring quarter, by an amount agreed upon by the ASUWB President and Director of Outreach;


xii.            Work with ASUWB to gather feedback of students twice per quarter regarding student needs, interests, and welfare. 


  xiv.            Lead the ASUWB recruitment effort in discovering students interested in participating in ASUWB through organizations including but not limited to, the ASUWB Student Advisory Council, the Student Legislative Action Committee, the Student Technology Fee Committee, UWB Leaders, and the Elections Committee.


 xv.            Schedule and hold five (5) hours of publicly posted in-person office hours per week during each of the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters; exceptions are allowed:
1.      During finals week; and
2.      In exceptional cases, when granted by the ASUWB.


xvi. Other duties as assigned by the President

Director of Finance and Budget

In addition to other explicit responsibilities named in these Bylaws, it shall be the duty of the Director of Finance and Budget to:


    ii.            Manage and track the ASUWB Budget;


    iii.           Create and oversee the SAF Budget Proposal for ASUWB;


    iv.            Make purchases as authorized by ASUWB and consistent with applicable university policies;


    v.            Maintain offered ASUWB services that shall include but is not limited to:
1.      ASUWB Supply Tables;
2.      ASUWB Charging Stations.


      vi.            Approve budget requests in compliance with ASUWB’s Budgetary Standard Operating Procedures and consistent with applicable university policies;


     vii.            Serve as the ASUWB Representative on designated budget committees;
1.      This shall include, but is not limited to, the Service and Activities Fee (SAF) Committee;
2.      This shall include, but is not limited to, the Student Technology Fee (STF) Committee contingent upon the STF Committee meeting time not conflicting with the SAF Committee meeting time.


     viii.            Facilitate additional ASUWB submissions to SAF and STF committees;


     ix.            Manage the facilitation of the Student Academic Enhancement Fund;


     x.            Schedule and hold five (5) hours of publicly posted in-person office hours per week during each of the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters; exceptions are allowed:

1.      During finals week; and
2.      In exceptional cases, when granted by the ASUWB.


xi. Other duties as assigned by the President

Article VI: Standards for seeking and holding office

Any member of ASUWB shall be eligible for any election or administrative appointment upon the requirements of that office.

Executive Board Elected Members
  • President
  • Vice President
  • Director of Outreach
  • Director of Finance and Budget
  • Director of Student Advocacy
  • Director of Campus Partnerships
  • Director of Legislative Affairs

 

All ASUWB Staff shall be hired.

No members of ASUWB shall be a candidate for more than one (1) office in any one (1) election.

All elected, hired, or appointed members of the ASUWB shall;

  • Register in no fewer than six (6) academic credits at the University of Washington Bothell or be on leave in accordance with the University of Washington Student Employment Eligibility Standards at the time of election or appointment;
  • At time of election, appointment, or hire and throughout term of office, be in good academic and behavioral standing with the University of Washington Bothell, and maintain a Grade Point Average of at least 2.5 cumulatively and quarterly. (At the time of election, only the candidate’s cumulative GPA will be assessed.) If an ASUWB member’s GPA drops below 2.5, the student must meet with an ASUWB Advisor to implement a plan to return the student back to good academic standing with ASUWB by the next quarter;
  • Be free of any academic probation (e.g. for low scholarship) as defined in the most recent edition of the UW Bothell General Catalog;
  • Have no disciplinary sanctions greater than a warning imposed for violation(s) of the University of Washington Student Conduct Code at the time of election or appointment;
  • Not occupy more than one (1) ASUWB position;
  • Attend all public ASUWB meetings during the Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters and adhere to Absences rules within these Bylaws;
  • Maintain these standards throughout the elected or appointed officer’s term.
  • Failure to meet or maintain these standards will disqualify those running for office or subject elected or appointed officers to removal from office.

 

Article II: Duties of the ASUWB executive board

It shall be the duty of all ASUWB Executive Board Members to:

  • Attend ASUWB meetings and trainings;
  • Attend all Tri-Campus Meetings with UW Seattle and UW Tacoma;
  • Vote on legislation and action items that come up at ASUWB meetings;
  • Attend weekly and quarterly short progress update meetings with the ASUWB President;
  • Attend weekly and quarterly meetings with an ASUWB Advisor;
  • Administrative duties shall be vested in the ASUWB Executive Board;
  • Represent and advocate for the needs of the Associated Students;
  • Follow up with students about specific issues and needs and direct comments to the appropriate administration, faculty, or staff member with the help of other ASUWB members;
  • Participate in mid-quarter progress reviews from the ASUWB President, ASUWB Parliamentarian, and ASUWB Advisor;
  • Maintain nineteen and a half (19.5) hours of work per week  while ensuring that all work is completed;
  • Submit written reports to the Director of Outreach and the Director of Marketing within the first two (2) weeks of the following quarter;
  • Represent the University of Washington Bothell in a positive and professional manner at all times, both on and off campus; and
  • Uphold and honor the ASUWB Mission Statement.
 

 

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