Student Government Association – Director of Student Media – Fall 2025

Make a difference at one of Florida’s premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed. Florida Poly offers a small campus academic environment where students form connections with their faculty and peers as they pursue high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences.

The University is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and equipment and two award-winning, architecturally distinct academic buildings. Its evolving curriculum, designed to meet the needs of industry and provide a life-long educational foundation for students, has helped the institution grow in prominence since its opening in 2014. Florida Poly’s deliberately small classes, affordability, and outstanding graduate outcomes have helped it earn recognitions such as being named a top value school, in the top 25 nationally for affordability, and in the top five best universities in the South for tech students. Accredited by ABET and SACSCOC, Florida Poly is educating some of the brightest minds in Florida and attracting standout talent from across the nation.

Job Title

Student Government Association – Director of Student Media – Fall 2025

Job Description Summary

Pursuant to Article VI, Section 9 of The Constitution of The Student Body of Florida Polytechnic University; "Unless a more restrictive standard is stated in the Constitution, to be eligible for an office within Student Government Association, a student must have and maintain an overall 2.5 grade point average on al work attempted as a member of the Student Body and conform to all requirements imposed by the Department of Student Affairs. Candidates for the offices of the Executive Branch shall have completed a minimum of three (3) academic semesters, excluding summer semesters, at Florida Polytechnic University.

Application is open on August 26, 2025, and will end on September 9, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Additional and more specific rules may be found in the Elections Code.
Candidates will be chosen using ranked voting.

FALL 2025 GENERAL ELECTION POSITIONS:
• Must be able to maintain a high level of professionalism.
• Must be able to think critically and logically in any given situation.
• Experience working with a team.
• Ability to take initiative in the workplace and create strategic goals.

Job Description

Director of Student Media

Job Description: The Director of Student Media is responsible for developing a working relationship with both students and faculty/staff at Florida Poly, developing campaigns and advertising strategies, and managing the Executive Branch’s initiatives. Additionally, they will serve as a marketing liaison for the entire Student Government Association and its Agencies both internal and external.

Role And Responsibilities:

• Assist in the oversight of student media line item and develop adequate financial records of all expenditures related to marketing and advertising.
• Manage the Student Media Department, which includes a staff of 3.
• Oversee the production of Student Government Association’s marketing and advertising.
• Work cohesively with the other entities within the Student Government Association.
• Maintain and help create open lines of communication with members of the Student Body and Florida Poly faculty/staff.
• Perform any other duties as necessary to execute the mission of the Executive Branch.

Qualifications And Education Requirements:

• Must be in good academic standing.
• Must maintain a minimum of a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
• Must be a full-time student.
• Must not be under current disciplinary probation, suspension, or expulsion.
• The Director of Student Media should have a working understanding of the Executive Branch Handbook and the Department of Student Media Handbook.
• Must be able to maintain a high level of professionalism.
• Must be able to think critically and logically in any given situation.
• Experience working with a team.
• Ability to take initiative in the workplace and create strategic goals.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Each applicant must attach the following documents during the application process (preferably in PDF format):

• Cover Letter
• Resume

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF LAW:

• This position requires a criminal background check.
• This position is subject to federal and state privacy regulations.

EXPECTED STARTING SALARY: Stipend Pay

Special Instructions Regarding Attachments:

Required attachments are listed on each posting.   Please be sure to attach all required documents in the Resume/CV field before continuing through the application. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made and additional attachments will not be considered. 

An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process. For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire. 

Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.

Diversity Statement:

Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or genetic information.

This position requires a background check, which may include a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute §435.04.