The Santos Manuel Student Union (SMSU) Board of Directors is an incorporated body that acts as an auxiliary organization of the University to oversee the operations of the SMSU and the Student Recreation & Wellness Center.
The SMSU Board of Directors Student Representative is a critical leadership position at CSUSB. Please know that by submitting an application to be considered for the SMSU Board of Directors Student Representative position, you are giving permission for the Executive Director of the SMSU Corporation to complete a confidential review of your current academic, financial and student conduct standing at CSUSB. If you are not in good academic, financial and conduct standing at CSUSB, your application to serve on the SMSU Board of Directors will not be considered for further review. If you have questions or concerns about this requirement, please contact the Executive Assistant to the Executive Director at ejunker@csusb.edu.
How to Apply:
Eligibility Requirements
Undergraduate candidates:
Must be a regularly enrolled (not through the College of Extended Learning) CSUSB student.
Must have completed at least one semester previous to the one in which you are applying and continue to be a regularly enrolled student in at least six units per term.
Have a cumulative 2.0 GPA in order to apply and maintain a 2.0 GPA both semesterly and cumulatively for continued eligibility.
Post-baccalaureate candidates:
Have been a regularly enrolled (not through the College of Extended Learning) CSUSB student.
Must earn a minimum of 3 units per term enrolled.
Have a cumulative 3.0 GPA in order to apply and maintain a 3.0 GPA both semesterly and cumulatively for continued eligibility.
Meetings:
You must be available to attend the SMSU Board of Directors Meetings that are held on a monthly basis at 4:00pm, and as needed.
A completed application will include:
All fields in this form completed and signed. Adding a resume is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, as it allows the board of directors to see your experience that aligns with the company's mission.
Important Information
Interview Process:
Finalists will be invited to attend the SMSU Board of Directors meeting for an interview. The day and time will be provided at least two weeks prior to the interview date. We will have one vacancy beginning January of 2025. The elected board member will serve starting February 2025 through May 2026.
Training:
All new board members will be required to attend the BOD Summer Training or as needed.
Application Process:
Applications are being accepted beginning Tuesday, November 12. The deadline to apply is Friday, November 29, 2024 by 11:59 p.m.
Incentive:
Student representatives who serve on the board of directors received a monthly stipend.
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Elizabeth Junker, Executive Assistant to Executive Director of Santos Manuel Student Union at ejunker@csusb.edu.