AS Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Boards, Commissions, and Committees are the core of Associated Students. They keep it alive, moving forward, and focused on you. They specialize in their niche, whether it's cleaning up our beautiful coast line or making custom websites like this one. If you have specialized skills you want to hone or just want to volunteer with a group of like-minded individuals, we're confident you will find a committee that suits you. Depending on the board, commission, or committee the process of appointment can vary. This will be explained in detail to you after you apply, or if you want to take a look now, head over to our Process Page.
To start sifting through the available opportunities, click on any of the bricks below to expand the details. The bricks below represent only those filed as AS Boards, Commissions, and Committees. The other tabs will present other opportunities, or if you have an idea what you might be looking for, try out our search function.
| » AS Controllers | Openings: 2 |
| » AS Greek Liaisons | Openings: 2 |
| » AS Office of the External Vice President for Local Affairs | Openings: 7 |
| » AS Office of the External Vice-President of Statewide Affairs | Openings: 8 |
Mission:The External Vice-President of Statewide Affairs Office is the official representative body of all students to the Federal Government, State Government, UC Regents, System-wide administration, UC Student Association, and US Student Association. DEADLINE IS MAY 13 FOR EXEC OFFICES |
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Website: http://www.facebook.com/pages/UCSB-EVPSA-Office/123402511047678 |
Time/Location of Meetings:Monday at 9pm |
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Staff member:Nadim Houssain EVPSA, Alex Choate EVPSA-elect |
Postion: Chief of Staff |
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Description: Responsible for running weekly staff meetings, organizing quarterly staff retreats, recruiting interns, directing staff, attending meetings on behalf of the EVPSA, organizing quarterly staff evaluations and office hours, and providing support and guidance to office staff. Must be personable, organized, and responsible. |
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Openings: 1 |
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Length: 1 year |
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Postion: Policy Analyst |
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Description: Advisor to the EVPSA and Organizing Directors for national, statewide, and UC systemwide matters. Act as a think tank for Federal and statewide policy and strategy. Release weekly policy reports including updates and recommendations to the EVPSA and National Organizing Director. |
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Openings: 2 |
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Length: 1 year |
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Postion: National Organizing Director |
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Description: Director of lobby efforts, campaigns, and any actions involving the Federal government and national issues. Must attend UCSA board meetings. Also encouraged to attend USSA board meetings. Works closely with National Policy Advisor and Student Lobby. Responsible for 3+ fellows (as needed). |
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Openings: 1 |
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Length: 1 year |
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Postion: Statewide Organizing Director |
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Description: Director of lobby efforts, campaigns, and any actions involving the California state government, UC Regents, UC Office of the President, and other statewide issues. Must attend UCSA Board Meetings. Works closely with the Statewide Policy Advisor and Student Lobby. |
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Openings: 1 |
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Length: 1 year |
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Postion: Campus Organizing Director |
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Description: Primary organizers of campus actions, projects, and campaigns that address national, statewide, and UC systemwide issues. Work closely with National and Statewide Organizing Directors. Responsible for 3+ fellows (as needed). Serve as a liaison with the EVPSA office and other campus groups. |
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Openings: 1 |
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Length: 1 year |
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Postion: Voter Registration Director |
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Description: Primary organizer of Voter Registration. Works closely with the Voter Registration Volunteer Coalition to recruit volunteers and coordinate outreach efforts aimed at registering the maximum number of students to vote. Is responsible for coordinating voter registration efforts directed at all facets of the campus community, including but no limited to residence halls, greeks, student groups, and athletics. |
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Openings: 1 |
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Length: 1 year |
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Postion: Special Projects Coordinator |
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Description: This individual will be working closely with the National and Statewide Organizing Directors to put on events and actions pertaining to the EVPSA office. This position will help to raise awareness to the student body about issues that the EVPSA office will be taking actions on. |
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Openings: 1 |
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Length: 1 year |
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| » AS Office of the Internal Vice President | Openings: 6 |
Mission:The Internal Vice-President serves as the Presiding Officer of the Senate and as the representative of Associated Students in all internal affairs, in addition to advising and informing the President and the Senate on all campus matters. Members of this office will assist the IVP in the completion of their duties and advise the IVP on various matters. If you have any questions about the positions, please feel free to contact me at any time. (kyscarlet21@gmail.com) DEADLINE IS MAY 13 FOR EXEC OFFICES |
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Website: http://www.as.ucsb.edu/senate |
Time/Location of Meetings:TBA |
Current board members:Internal VP: Mayra Segovia Internal VP- Elect: Kyley Scarlet |
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Postion: Student Fee Advisory Commissioner |
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Description: Responsible for assisting the IVP in monitoring the proliferation of student fees throughout the University. Must attend Student Fee Advisory Council meetings. Must keep in contact with Campus Elections Committee, AS Elections Committee, AS Finance Board, and the AS Controller. |
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Openings: 1 |
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Length: 1 Academic Year |
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Postion: Chief of Staff |
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Description: Shall be responsible for helping run staff meetings, formulating agendas, organizing Senate retreats/trainings, and working on any IVP projects. Shall also be responsible for attending meetings on behalf of the Internal Vice President. |
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Openings: 1 |
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Length: 1 academic school year |
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Postion: A.S. Project Coordinator (Pending Senate Approval) |
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Description: Shall work on projects that relate to the Association. The A.S. Project Coordinator will be an assistant to the Senators as well as any BCC that is working on a project. These projects can range from efficiency in A.S.(such as the AS Broadcast) to helping on an adhoc. The A.S. Project Coordinator will also work closely with the 2nd Pro Temp and AS Information Agency. (Pending Senate Approval) |
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Openings: 1 |
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Length: 1 Academic School Year |
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Postion: Director of Accountability |
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Description: Responsible for ensuring that Senate Representatives fulfill their job descriptions. Distribute and collect Senate Representative Evaluation Forms. Serve as a non-voting member of Committee on Committees and Honoraria Committee. |
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Openings: 1 |
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Length: 1 Academic Year |
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Postion: Campus Project Coordinator (Pending Senate Approval) |
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Description: Shall be responsible of surveying the student body. Shall work on campus related projects that fit the needs of the student body. Shall think of ways to outreach to that student population. (Pending Senate Approval) |
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Openings: 1 |
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Length: 1 academic school year |
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Postion: AS Communications Director (Pending Senate Approval) |
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Description: Responsible for administering the Senate Website and Facebook group. Shall serve as the Chair of the Communications Committee. Shall meet regularly with the AS Web Development Team. Shall produce an AS Brochure in conjunction with the Communications Committee at least once a quarter that includes Senate Group Projects, Resolutions, important events, and financial expenditures of Finance Board *Previous Web/Technology experience recommended. (Pending Senate Approval) |
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Openings: 1 |
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Length: I Academic School Year |
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| » AS Office of the Student Advocate General | Openings: 10 |
Mission:The Office of the Student Advocate (OSA) is an official service of UCSB's Associated Students. It assists students accused of violating the University Code of Student Conduct. Our staff is specially trained in all varieties of disciplinary matters, and can help you to reach an appropriate resolution to your problem. Our assistance is prompt, professional, confidential, and free. DEADLINE IS MAY 13 FOR EXEC OFFICES |
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Website: http://advocate.as.ucsb.edu/ |
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Current board members: |
Staff member:Kristian "With a K" Whittaker |
Postion: Chief of Staff |
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Description: The Chief of Staff shall: - Specialize in internal office affairs maintaining the day to day operations of the OSA including the assignment and follow up of case work in coordination with the Division Directors. - Assist in all duties performed by the Student Advocate General as requested. - Be the highest authority regarding casework and case management. - Be responsible for planning and implementing all staff training sessions. - Be proficiently knowledgeable of University and system wide policies, rules, and regulations. - Track and oversee the progress of the Advocacy Agenda and quarterly projects of the office staff - Hold a minimum of six (6) office hours per week. |
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Openings: 1 |
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Length: One (1) academic year |
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Postion: Housing Division Caseworker |
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Description: The Housing Division Caseworkers shall: - Assist in all matters requested by the Student Advocate General and/or the Chief of Staff regarding cases pertaining to University Residential Life. - Collaborate with the Chief of Staff in conducting casework pertaining University Residential Life. - Conduct casework pertaining to University Residential Life. - Collaborate with The Student Advocate General and Chief of Staff in devising policy changes and special projects pertaining to University Residential Life. - Be acquainted with judicial officers in Housing Judicial Affairs. - Be proficiently knowledgeable of University Residential Life policies, rules, and regulations - Analyze and track casework to plan and coordinate quarterly community projects pertaining to University Residential Life - Hold a minimum of four (4) office hours per week. |
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Openings: 2 |
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Length: One (1) academic year |
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Postion: Academic Division Caseworker |
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Description: The Academic Division Caseworkers shall: - Assist in all matters requested by the Student Advocate General and/or the Chief of Staff regarding cases pertaining to Academic Judicial Affairs. - Collaborate with the Chief of Staff in conducting casework pertaining Academic Judicial Affairs. - Collaborate with The Student Advocate General and Chief of Staff in devising policy changes and special projects pertaining to Academic Judicial Affairs. - Be acquainted with judicial officers in University Judicial Affairs. - Be proficiently knowledgeable of Academic policies, rules, and regulations. - Shall attend four (4) meetings of the Academic Affairs Board per quarter. - Analyze and track casework to plan and coordinate quarterly community projects pertaining to Academic Affairs - Hold a minimum of four (4) office hours per week. |
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Openings: 2 |
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Length: One (1) academic year |
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Postion: Director of Public Relations |
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Description: The Director of Public Relations shall: - Assist in all matters requested by the Student Advocate General and/or the Chief of Staff regarding matters pertaining to the public relations of the OSA, including outreach, advertising, and recruitment. - Act as the supervisor of all OSA outreach, advertising, and recruitment. - Maintain visibility of the OSA via: t-shirts, banners, posters, etc. - Be knowledgeable of local and campus resources relevant to publicity of the OSA (e.g. A.S. Publications, A.S. Graphic Design, and Communications Committee) - Hold a minimum of four (4) office hours per week. |
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Openings: 1 |
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Length: One (1) academic year |
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Postion: Student Conduct Division Caseworker |
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Description: The Student Conduct Division Caseworkers shall: - Assist in all matters requested by the Student Advocate General and/or the Chief of Staff regarding Social Conduct - Collaborate with the Chief of Staff in conducting casework pertaining to Social Conduct. - Collaborate with The Student Advocate General and Chief of Staff in devising policy changes and special projects pertaining to Social Conduct - Shall attend at least one (1) meeting of each BCCs as such; Take Back The Night, Commission on Public Safety, and Committee of Student Well Being per quarter - Be proficiently knowledgeable of Student Conduct policies, rules, and regulations. - Analyze and track casework to plan and coordinate quarterly community projects pertaining to Student Conduct - Hold a minimum of four (4) office hours per week |
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Openings: 2 |
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Length: One (1) academic year |
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Postion: Public Interest Division Caseworker |
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Description: The Public Interest Division Caseworkers shall: - Assist in all matters requested by the Student Advocate General and/or the Chief of Staff regarding social justice. - Collaborate with the Chief of Staff in conducting casework pertaining to social justice. - Collaborate with The Student Advocate General and Chief of Staff in devising policy changes and special projects pertaining to social justice. - Shall attend at least one (1) meeting of each social justice BCCs as such; Human Rights Board, Queer Commission, Commission on Disability Equality, Student Commission On Racial Equality, and Womyn�s Commission during the academic year. - Analyze and track casework to plan and coordinate quarterly community projects pertaining to social justice - Hold a minimum of four (4) office hours per week |
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Openings: 2 |
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Length: One (1) academic year |
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| » AS Resident Assistant Liaisons | Openings: 3 |
| » Commission on Public Safety (COPS) | Openings: 2 |
Mission:The C.O.P.S. will work to increase the level of safety throughout Isla Vista and the UCSB campus. The commission will focus on all safety issues concerning the student body as well as increasing student relations and communications with Isla Vista Foot Patrol, California Highway Patrol, UC Police Department, and the Office of Student Life in a positive manner. To help accomplish such improvement of relations and communications the commission shall organize projects and campaigns pertaining to public safety. |
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Website: http://cops.as.ucsb.edu |
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Current board members: |
Staff member:Hilary Kleger |
Postion: Chair |
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Description: Presides over all C.O.P.S. meetings. Responsible for formulation of the agenda for each meeting. Responsible for attending at least two Senate meetings per quarter to report on the Committee's actions. Appoints commission officers. Shall attend all BCC Chair Council Meetings. Creates and maintains the COPS budget. |
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Openings: 1 |
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Length: 1 Academic Year |
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Postion: Vice-Chair |
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Description: Fulfills duties of the Chair, if Chairperson is unable to do so. Responsible for attending at least one Senate meeting per quarter to report on the Committee actions. Shall oversee administrative detail and project work within COPS. Attend at least one Isla Vista Community Network meeting per quarter. Shall act as the COPS Historian by maintaining a binder containing meeting minutes and project documents. |
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Openings: 1 |
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Length: 1 Academic Year |
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| » Committee on Honoraria | Openings: 3 |
| » USCA Volunteers | Openings: 50 |
| » Womyn's Commission | Openings: 5 |
Mission:A.S. Womyn's Commission members are dedicated to the education and advocates for women's rights, with a commitment to representing and improving the status of women on campus and in the community. Events, such as the annual "Take Back the Night" and the publication Herstory, are key to the success of the goals of A.S. Womyn's Commission. |
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Website: http://www.as.ucsb.edu/womyns/ |
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Current board members: |
Staff member:Marilyn Dukes |
Postion: Co-Chairs |
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Openings: 2 |
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Length: One Academic Year |
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Postion: Supporting Coordinators |
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Openings: 2 |
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Length: One Academic Year |
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Postion: Herstory Coordinator |
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Description: Previous experience is not required, but if you have any graphic design experience or skills, please discuss in your application. |
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Openings: 1 |
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Length: One Academic Year |
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