ASOSU Student Judicial Councilor
Listed on 2026-08-04
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Government
Government Administration
Department:
Student Affairs - ASOSU
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Job DescriptionThis recruitment will be used to fill four part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Student Judicial Councilor positions for the ASOSU at Oregon State University (OSU). The ASOSU Judicial Councilor serves as a member of the judicial branch of the Associated Students of Oregon State University (ASOSU). Judicial Councilors are appointed through the process established in the ASOSU Constitution and Statutes and are student employees of Oregon State University.
Judicial Councilors interpret and apply the ASOSU Constitution, statutes, policies, and governing documents through an impartial review of disputes, constitutional questions, and matters affecting student government. Councilors participate in judicial deliberations, issue written opinions and rulings, review legislation for constitutional compliance, and uphold principles of fairness, due process, integrity, and ethical governance. The Judicial Council is made up of a minimum of five Councilors serving a two year term.
Councilors work collaboratively with fellow Judicial Councilors and other ASOSU Officers to ensure continued functioning of student government while maintaining independence from the executive and legislative branches. This position is appointed through the nomination and confirmation process established by ASOSU governing documents. Following confirmation, Judicial Councilors are employed through Oregon State University's student employment system for payroll and administrative purposes.
Continued employment is contingent upon maintaining eligibility under both university student employment requirements and the governing provisions of ASOSU.
- Review and adjudicate disputes arising within ASOSU in accordance with the ASOSU Constitution, Student Government Statutes, and Judicial Council procedures.
- Participate in hearings, case review, deliberations, and judicial decision-making.
- Analyze constitutional and statutory questions affecting ASOSU governance.
- Draft, review, and contribute to majority, plurality, concurring, and dissenting opinions.
- Review legislation passed by the ASOSU Senate for constitutional compliance and other matters of judicial interest.
- Maintain impartiality, confidentiality, and independence while carrying out judicial responsibilities.
- Represent the interests of the student body through fair and objective application of governing documents.
- Participate in Judicial Council meetings, hearings, and official proceedings.
OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:
Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Equity & Inclusion.
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-requirements
- Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
- Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
- Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard High School student:
Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term
* Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term* - * International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be…
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