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President
The President leads all NJIT Student Senate meetings, enforces governing documents, and serves as the student representative on key university committees, including the NJIT Board of Trustees. They deliver a State of the Student Report each semester and work closely with the University President and other committees.Chief of Staff
The Chief of Staff acts as parliamentarian at NJIT Student Senate meetings, serves as an ex-officio member on all committees, manages all Senate members and staff, oversees transitions of new Senators, appoints members to committees, presents at least one Executive Report per semester, and performs duties assigned by the President.Vice President of Finance
The Vice President of Finance is responsible for managing the Senate's financial operations, overseeing budget allocations, ensuring financial policies are followed, and publishing a yearly financial report. They manage student organization finances and present executive reports on financial matters.Vice President of Academic Affairs
The Vice President of Academic Affairs chairs the Academic Affairs Committee, advocates for students' academic rights and policy improvements, meets regularly with the Provost and College Representatives, presents an Executive Report each semester, and fulfills duties assigned by the President.Vice President of Student Affairs
The Vice President of Student Affairs focuses on advocating for student rights and improving campus life. They chair the Student Affairs Committee, meet with university administrators, and report on governmental policies affecting students.Director of Organizational Treasury
The Director of Organizational Treasury is responsible for managing the budgets of Senate Funded Organizations, maintaining and updating financial bylaws and policies, overseeing financial documentation and resources, providing guidance on budgeting procedures, and coordinating regularly with the university’s Budget and Financial Analyst. They also chair both the Annual Budget Review and Treasury Committees.Director of Student Organizations
The Director of Student Organizations supervises student organizations, helps them maintain active status, and updates important resources like the Student Organization bylaws and Highlander Hub. They also chair the Student Organizations Committee and manage the organization cabinet meetings.Director of Public Relations
The Director of Public Relations is responsible for all NJIT Student Senate events and communications. They oversee social media accounts and ensures effective public relations strategies. They coordinate Senate events and manage the Senate's online presence.Director of External Affairs
The Director of External Affairs leads the External Affairs Committee, manages outreach initiatives and intergovernmental relations, delivers an Executive Report each semester, and fulfills additional duties as assigned by the President.Secretary
The Secretary manages the documentation and internal records of Senate meetings, ensures the Senate office is staffed, and coordinates agenda distribution. They also oversee the internal operating budget and maintain Senate files.College/School Representatives
College/School Representatives meet with their respective deans and Major Representatives under their college/school regularly to discuss academic issues and ensure goals are met. They submit progress reports, chair college-wide meetings, and maintain records of all their activities in the Senate Shared Drive.Major Representatives
Major Representatives meet with department chairs to advocate for students within their department. They submit reports on their progress and meet with their College Representatives to ensure their goals align with the broader student body.First-Year Representatives
First-Year Representatives act as liaisons between their class and the university, submitting reports on class issues and organizing an event for first-year students. They also serve on one of the NJIT Student Senate committees and collaborate to address first-year concerns.Senior Class President
The Senior Class President leads the Senior Class Committee, meets biweekly with university officials, and serves as a liaison for the senior class. They organize events, submit reports, and recruit members for the Senior Class Committee.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer
This officer leads the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, working closely with the Office of Inclusive Excellence to promote diversity on campus. They organize inclusivity events, address policy concerns, and report on progress within Senate meetings.Disability Officer
This officer advocates for students with disabilities by proactively addressing accessibility concerns and disability-related policy issues on campus. They work closely with the Office of Institutional Access and Attend inclusivity and diversity events, meetings, and programs as a representative of Student Senate.International Student Representative
Representing the international student population, this role serves as a liaison between international students, Student Senate, and the Office of Global Initiatives. They advocate for international student needs, collaborate with campus partners, and provide regular updates to the Student Affairs Committee.Commuter Representative
Representing the commuter student population, this role bridges communication between commuters, Student Senate, and campus involvement offices. They advocate for commuter needs, attend commuter-focused events, and provide regular updates on commuter issues to the Student Affairs Committee.Residence Life Representative
Representing the resident student population, this role liaises with Residence Life, the Residence Hall Association, and Student Senate to address residential concerns. They engage with resident-centered programming, attend RHA meetings, and provide regular updates to the Student Affairs Committee.Fraternity & Sorority Life Representative
Representing the Fraternity and Sorority Life population, this role serves as a liaison between FSL organizations, Student Senate, and the FSL Coordinator. They collaborate on FSL-centered events, advocate for FSL concerns, and provide regular updates to the Student Affairs Committee.Transfer Student Representative
Representing the transfer student population, this role connects transfer students with Student Senate and academic leadership to address transition-related concerns. They collaborate with Academic Advising and Transfer Recruitment offices while providing consistent updates through committee work.Athletics Representative
Representing the student athlete population, this role serves as a liaison between student athletes, Student Senate, and the Athletics Department. They advocate for athletic concerns and provide regular updates to the Student Affairs Committee.Clubs
