REPORTS TO:ASI Vice President of Administration
Advised by: ASI Program Coordinator
REQUIREMENTS
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Commissioner shall have one-on-one meetings with the ASI Vice President for
Administration (VPA) and Program Coordinator weekly
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Minimum requirements for student leaders -
https://asicalstatela.org/get-involved/apply-position/basic-eligibility-requirements
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Not allowed to participate in study abroad during their term and cannot be
unreachable by phone or email for more than 10 consecutive working days at a time
(including breaks)
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ASI officer duties begin in June and requires attendance at meetings and training
throughout the summer
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Student leaders are on break during academic holidays and campus closures but
must check email daily and be reachable by phone year-round during their term in
office.
TERM
The term in office is one academic year beginning June 1 and ending May 31. Student
leaders are expected to be available throughout the summer for required training and
preparation for the year.
POSITION SUMMARY
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Responsible for the creative direction and planning of events that foster campus
community, builds school spirit, and creates opportunities for belonging
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Supports the recruitment of volunteers for the Screaming Eagles program
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Organizes and coordinates school spirit initiatives and programs
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Initiates crowd participation at school athletic events
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Develops and implements a schedule of spirit programs to be approved by the ASI CEO Committee
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Meets with the Athletics to ensure communication/collaboration between ASI and Athletics
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In collaboration with the Elections Committee (a joint team from ASI and U-SU),
communicate all General Election involvement opportunities to the campus
community
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Understand and uphold the guidelines and rules for the election as stated in the
Election Code of Procedure
(ASI policy 004)
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The Spirit Commissioner is ineligible to run for elected student leader positions in the
year they serve in order to be impartial in the elections process
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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Commitment to excellence and high standards
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Excellent written and oral communication skills
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Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
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Ability to manage priorities and workflow
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Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities
with enthusiasm
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Acute attention to detail
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Demonstrated ability to plan and organize programs
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Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees
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Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
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Creative, flexible, and innovative team player
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Ability to work on complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance
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Working knowledge and understanding of ASI and University policies
COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT
Serve as a voting member of the Community Engagement and Outreach Committee
(CEO). The committee is charged to serve as ASI’s primary programming entity
creating and coordinating a variety of events and activities that engage students in
fun and meaningful ways with the purpose to create a strong campus community and
foster a strong sense of belonging for Cal State LA students. The committee meets
every other week to discuss events and allocate funding to ASI programs.
GRANT IN AID
All elected and appointed ASI student leaders receive a type of scholarship called the Grant
in Aid (GIA). The GIA payments are distributed on a set schedule each semester. To earn the
full GIA payment, student leaders are required to submit bi-weekly reports of their
accomplishments and activities pertaining to their position. Failure to turn in bi-weekly
reports results in a reduction of the GIA payment.
