ASG Vice President of Finance

Job Summary

The ASG VP of Finance and is responsible for the budget management and strategic planning for ASG.

*The training for the position will be provided.

POSITION: Associated Student Government Vice President of Finance and Communication
DEPARTMENT: Associated Student Government of the Associated Students of Bellevue College
SALARY: Approximately $12,844 (based on $13/hour (pending approval), 19hours/week).
OPENS: February 3rd, 2014
CLOSES: March 21st, 2014

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Applications and all required documents must be submitted by 5pm Pacific Standard Time to the Student Programs Office in room C-212.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications by the end of the quarter;

  • 2.7 cumulative BC college-level GPA or 2.7 quarterly BC college-level GPA for the two (2) previous consecutive quarters. The GPA will default to whichever is highest.
  • Twenty-four (24) college-level credits within Bellevue College. (If a student is on a reduced credit load as determined by BC administration, minimum requirement shall be the equivalent of two full time college level quarter.)
  • If elected, candidates must relinquish their position as an officer in any BC club or program per the ASG By-Laws 5.1.4.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT WITH THE ASG APPLICATION:
To be eligible for this position, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet which includes the following*:

  • Two (2) letters of recommendation from Bellevue College staff, faculty, or administration.
  • Letter of Intent that addresses the following questions.
  • What skills and strengths do you possess that will enable you to be successful in this position ?
  • Describe what teamwork means to you. Describe an experience you have had working as part of a team.
  • What previous experience do you have working with managing a large budget?
  • What skills have you developed in regards to identifying cost-saving measures?

* Items that are submitted in addition to those listed above will not be taken into consideration to insure equity.

Desirable Qualifications

  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to communicate clearly with others
  • Capable of engaging with different points of view
  • Experience in large budget management, monitoring, strategy, development, and analysis
  • Experience in innovative and entrepreneurial fundraising
  • Working knowledge of pluralism and diversity

Essential Functions shall include but are not limited to;

  • Attend all ASG/Bellevue College/Student Programs training sessions and meetings, including but not limited to the Camp Casey Leadership Retreat, summer and quarterly retreats.
  • Serve on all assigned committees
  • Develop a working knowledge of, and abide by the ASBC Constitution, ASBC By-Laws, ASBC Ethics Code, and ASBC Financial Code
  • Finance related duties:

Monitor ASBC club and program budget appropriations and expenditures

Chair Service and Activity Fee Budget Committee

Create, manage, and oversee budget monitoring systems

Assist President in budget management, strategic direction, and analysis

Assist clubs, programs, and students in ASG funding requests process

Provide weekly reports to the ASG Executive Branch on S&A budget status

Serve as liaison between ASG and Student Programs Budget Director and Student Programs Budget Authority

Work collaboratively with BC Foundation on fundraising opportunities for student clubs and programs

Chair the Student Senate’s Budget Allocation Committee (pending approval)

  • Conduct outreach to new and existing students by providing tours as needed
  • Aid the Peer-to-Peer program in their quarterly phone-a-thon effort

ASG ELECTION TIMELINE:Timeline is subject to change pending By-Law change and/or amendment.

  • Application OPENS February 3rd, 2014
  • Application CLOSES March 21st, 2014
  • Completed applications and required documents must be submitted to the Student Programs Front Desk by 5pm March 21st (Room C-212)
  • All applications will be forwarded onto the Election Committee.
  • The Election Committee will review applications and information provided by each applicant, if the applicants do not meet the minimum requirements they will be disqualified.
  • Candidate orientations will be held from April 7th to April 11th 2014
  • Campaigning can start April 14th.
  • The ASG BBQ will be on April 15th from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the Carlson Theater court yard. Campaign speeches will take place at this event, as well as a Q&A session with the Watchdog. Voting will open.
  • Voting will end on April 25th at 5:00 PM,
  • The ASG Elect will be announced on April 28th

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO:
Student Programs, C212
Bellevue College
3000 Landerholm Circle, SE
Bellevue, WA 98007-6484
Student Programs Office Hours:8:00a.m. –7:30p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m Friday, Closed weekends and holidays

For information or to request an application send an email to or call 425-564-2339.