The Northern Iowa Student Government has several opportunities now available for students.

NISG is looking for an Election Commissioner, Election Commission Agents, a Supreme Court Associate Justice and a Clerk of Court. In addition, the executive branch is accepting applications for student seats on various committees. All applicants should apply at https://www.uni.edu/studentorgs/nisg/positions.php. For more information, see additional descriptions of these positions below:

Election Commissioner and Election Commission Agents: The Commission is the original governing agent for the conduct of all NISG elections. To apply, please fill out the form at https://www.uni.edu/studentorgs/nisg/positions.php. For more information, please contact Student Body President Adam Haselhuhn at adamh@uni.edu with questions.

Supreme Court Associate Justice and Clerk of Court: The NISG Justices are appointed to office by the President and approved by a two-thirds vote of the Senate. Justices serve for the duration of their enrollment at the university unless they resign at an earlier time. The Supreme Court hears cases as necessary to deal with matters related to constitutional discrepancies of the NISG executive or legislative branches and student organizations recognized by NISG.  The Supreme Court meets regularly to discuss other facets of NISG, such as establishing protocol for student organizations to follow and developing a working relationship with the other two branches.

The Supreme Court Associate Justice must possess critical thinking skills, excellent reading and writing skills. Justices must also possess an independent attitude and should be able to work with a small team. The Clerk of Court must have excellent organizational skills and proficient typewriting skills and strong communication skills. The Clerk serves under the Chief Justice and assists the Supreme Court in taking minutes and keeping time and recording at trial. Clerical experience is preferred, but not necessary. For more information on these positions, please contact Chief Justice Andrew Clopton at aclopton@uni.edu. To apply visit: https://www.uni.edu/studentorgs/nisg/positions.php.

University Committees: NISG is appointing students to several seats on various committees. Students will have the opportunity to meet with faculty and staff and be the student voice on many issues, from commencement planning to energy conservation. All applicants will be contacted by Vice President Jake Rudy and will be reviewed/confirmed by the Student Affairs Committee and Senate. Any questions should be directed to Jake Rudy at 319-273-2494 or jrudy@uni.edu. The application form is located at https://www.uni.edu/studentorgs/nisg/positions.php. Please indicate which of the following committees you are interested in: Advisory & Liaison Committee to the Dept of Military Science, Art &Architecture Committee, Board of Control for Student Broadcasting, CHP Executive Board, Commencement Committee, Educational Policies Commission, Energy Conservation Committee, Faculties Planning Advisory Committee, GBPAC Advisory Board, Intercollegiate Academics Fund, Intercollegiate Athletics Advisory Council, Maucker Union Advisory Board, Naming of University Facilities Committee, Parking Appeals Committee, Pepsi Fund Committee, Public Safety Advisory Committee, SafeRide Committee, Stormwater Management Committee, Student Academic Appeals Board, Student Computing Advisory Committee, Student Services Fee Committee, Student Conduct Committee, University Safety & Health Committee, Veterans Student Services Committee, or WRS Advisory Committee.

Applications are due on September 8th by 12 p.m. For any additional information, questions or concerns, please contact Director of Public Relations Megan Parrott at mparrott@uni.edu.