SGA STRATEGISTS

Reports to: Director of Communications

General Description

The Strategist is responsible for implementing SGA’s communications strategy to achieve its mission of representing the APU student body. This is done through creation of graphics, social media posts, newsletters, and other forms of public communication. The Strategist serves on the Public Relations (PR) Committee under the direction of the Director of Communications. There are two (2) Strategists on the SGA team.

Duties of the Strategist

  • Effectively communicate SGA projects to the APU student body through various forms of media

  • Manage the SGA Instagram account

  • Create graphics for social media posts

  • Design posters to promote SGA events

  • Produce the monthly SGA newsletter

  • Complete PR tasks as delegated by the Director of Communications

General Duties

  • Up to 8 hours of work per week

  • Serve on committees as appointed by the President

  • Attend weekly PR Committee meetings

  • Attend all SGA Business Meetings

    • Business Meetings are held on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30pm. It is the responsibility of the candidate to incorporate these meetings into their class schedule.

  • Attend at least two on-campus events each semester

  • Attend all MANDATORY retreats and orientations, including:

    • Summer Training (August)

    • Spring Training

Qualifications*

  • Recommended to be a Public Relations, Communications, or Graphic Design major

  • Must be an undergraduate member of APU as defined by the Registrar

  • Must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.70 during one full semester prior to term of office, maintained throughout the term of office

  • Must be prepared to hold office both Fall and Spring semesters

  • Must proclaim and adhere to the University Statement of Faith and Student Leadership Covenant

  • Must have attended the University for at least two semesters upon beginning the position

  • May not work over 15 hours per week outside of SGA

*If the candidate does not meet one of these requirements, the candidate can choose to petition SGA to be allowed to run and hold office.  In this case, please contact the current Director of Communications at sgadoc@apu.edu.