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There are two types of positions in USG—elected and appointed positions. Elected positions are filled by students who are selected through the USG elections in the spring semester/fall semester, and appointed positions are filled by students who are selected through application and interview processes at various points throughout the year (follow USGUA on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to stay updated on opportunities to apply and interview for appointed positions).

Student Trustee Application – Due Friday, March 22

The 117th Session of the Ohio General Assembly created two non-voting student member positions to the Board of Trustees. The objective is to “allow for more student input on the governing bodies of the university.”

Student trustees will be expected to attend Board of Trustee meetings and actively participate in Board matters.

Student trustees shall serve on a volunteer basis. No compensation for services shall be rendered, but trustees may be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred while engaging in the discharge of their official duties.

The term of office for student trustee members shall be for (2) years; each term ending on the same day of the same month of the year, as the term it succeeds.

To apply for this position, please use this form.

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Applications to join USG for the 2023 – 2024 Academic Year – Click Here!

Elected Positions

There are elected positions in the Executive Branch and the Legislative Branch. The elected positions in the Executive Branch include:

  • President
  • Vice President

The elected positions in the Legislative Branch include:

  • Senators

Appointed Positions

There are appointed positions in the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches. Appointed positions in each branch are filled at various points during the year.

Appointed positions in the Executive Branch include:

  • Chief of Staff
  • Deputy Chief of Staff
  • Executive Project Managers
  • Project Managers
  • Director of Finance
  • Deputy Director of Finance
  • Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
  • Deputy Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
  • Director of Membership Development
  • Director of Media and Analytics
  • Social Media Curators
  • Director of Events
  • Event Coordinators
  • Director of Community and Campus Involvement
  • Deputy Director of Community and Campus Involvement
  • Greek-Life Liaison
  • Student-Athlete Liaison

Appointed positions in the Legislative Branch include:

  • Vacancy in Senate positions

Appointed positions in the Judicial Branch include:

  • Justices

Most appointed positions are filled by students who are selected through application and interview processes at various points throughout the year (follow USGUA on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to stay updated on opportunities to apply and interview for appointed positions).