Job Description General Ø      A Student Organization Advisor is a one year position from June 1st through May 31st of each year.  Ø      Insure organizations are in compliance with Student Life policies and procedures. Ø      Provide information and advisement on college, state or other policies procedures affecting organization activities. Governance/Accountability Ø      Assist with officer elections, ensuring compliance with bi-laws and other election procedures. Ø      Ensure that required organization reporting is completed on a semi-annual basis. Ø      Assist organization in the formation of by-laws and on-going compliance (monitor for violations and point out when necessary). Ø      Financial responsibility for organization budget: o       Advise and assist treasurer with fiscal duties: budget prep, periodic & year end reporting, o       Legal signatory for expenditures along with organization president or designee. o       Monitor organization expenses and actual budget o       Is the approving authority for the expenditures of organizational funds o       Insure all expenditures are in accordance with all current policies and procedures Ø      Assist in the planning and attend officer transitional meeting at the end of each year. Ø      Assist organization with storage and maintenance of materials and records. Participation and Attendance Ø      Attend organization meetings Ø      Attend and participate in Executive committee meetings to plan meetings. Ø      Fund Raising Activities o       Advise and consult on planning activities o       Assist in promotion and marketing Ø      Attend any organization related activities or functions. Ø      Attend organizational conferences (state, national); Ø      There may be an expectation of summer activities, if the organization executive committee or conference schedules deems necessary. Recruiting/Retaining Organization Membership Assist organization in recruiting activities. Leadership Training and Advisement Ø      Promote professional development workshops in leadership and other beneficial topics accessing college, state and national level resources. Ø      Promote the organization’s involvement in community service activities.