What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Government Association Coordinator position at Suffolk University?
Reporting to the Associate Dean of Student Affairs, the assistant is also responsible for administrative and logistical support for SGA with budgeting, calendar communications, and program planning. The program coordinator must have strong project management skills; be able to work independently and in a team; and have strong interpersonal and communication skills. This is a seasonal intermittent position for the 2025-2026 academic year with a schedule of approximately 14 hours per week.
Major Areas of Responsibility
Budgets and Fiscal Responsibility
Update and prepare SGA/Student Organization budget reports for monthly reconciliation.
Process and maintain paperwork related to purchases, budget and travel related to SGA.
Reconcile SGA Corporate card charges.
Schedule Finance Committee presentations
Communication
Work during regular business hours by receiving and answering phone calls and emails.
Maintain minutes for SGA General Meetings and Finance Committee Meetings
Maintain SG websites and email accounts.
Events and Programs
Coordinate logistics for the fall and Winter SGA Retreats
Assist with the coordination of the annual Student Government Awards
Support the management of the annual SGA election processes for new or changed members.
Requirements:
High School degree with specialized professional services training
Proficient in all Microsoft suite applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Displays proficiency using standard office equipment such as a computer, photocopier, scanner, etc.