Student Organization Appropriations Director

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PAY RATE: $14/hour

BRANCH: Executive Branch

EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD 2025

REPORTS TO: Executive Committee and Senate

END DATE: May 31, 2026

PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF JOB: To chair and oversee the Student Appropriations Committee process.

LEVEL OF AUTHORITY: Performs routine and non-routine tasks with only general direction.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed mostly indoors in an office setting. Many hours will be spent on the phone, in the office, and on a computer. Some travel may be required.

• Preside over all meetings of the Student Appropriations Committee or appoint designee.
• Be responsible for responding to questions from RSOs on the SAC process, including meeting with student organization leaders in person.
• Keep regular contact with all SAC members, advisors, Student Involvement, and officers of the Student Association.
• Maintain records of all funds allocated and the amount of each allocation used.
• Propose a timeline and plan meetings, trainings, and hearings.
• Develop and present the SAC allocable budget to the Senate Finance Committee with SAPS.
• Stay up to date on relevant institutional policies governing student segregated fees.
• Assign tasks to SAC members when necessary.
• Prepare and distribute SAC meeting agendas.
• Attend Senate meetings and provide reports as necessary.
• Facilitate policies and allocations in a manner that is fiscally responsible, fair, and holds both RSOs and SAC to the highest standards of accountability.
• Serve as a voting member of the Executive Committee.
• Hold a minimum of 10 office hours per week, maximum 10 hours per week.
• Any other responsibilities as outlined in the SAC bylaws.

• Must be a currently enrolled Student, who is at least half time (6+ credits), at UW-Milwaukee.
• Must have a working knowledge of the Student Association and SAC process.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills, be able to follow direction, and work collaboratively and independently when necessary.
• Must have strong organizational and time management skills.
• Preferred experience:
  
  managing a budget, interpreting complex policies and procedures, parliamentary procedure, chairing meetings, operating in a financial role, and balancing numerous projects.
• Must maintain at least a 2.5 Cumulative GPA.
• Must be available for the duration of the term, including during Summer 2025.

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The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.