GSA IS HIRING: ELECTION COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS

The Graduate Student Association (GSA) is accepting nominations for Election Committee Co-Chair positions for the 2026/2027 election cycle.

THERE ARE TWO DIFFERENT CO-CHAIR POSITIONS

1. GSA affiliated Co-chair: this position must be filled by a current GSA member in good standing. This includes a graduate student currently serving in a GSA role such as the Senate, Executive Council, or a GSA committee.
2. Non-GSA Co-chair:  this position must be filled by a UMBC graduate student who currently holds no GSA position. The student may not currently serve on the GSA Executive Council, Senate, or any GSA committee.

The two Co-Chairs will work together to organize and oversee the GSA election process and help ensure that elections are conducted fairly, transparently, and consistently with GSA governing documents. Election Committee members may not run for an elected GSA position in an election that they administer.

NOMINATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
ELECTION for these positions:  Wednesday, October 21, 2026 Elections will be conducted by the GSA Senate.

APPLY HERE!

Students may nominate themselves or another eligible graduate student. Individuals nominated by another person will be contacted by GSA to confirm their interest before being placed on the final candidate slate.

The Election Committee is responsible for:

1. Overseeing all aspects of the election process from candidate nominations through announcement of results.
2. Conducting candidate interviews for E-Council positions prior to finalizing the candidate slate.
3. Preparing a standardized set of questions to be posed to candidates following their speeches at the election forum.
4. Securing an appropriate venue for in-person election events.
5. Coordinating logistics for election events, including light refreshments (e.g., snacks) to encourage student participation.
6. Ensuring a proxy is arranged when any Senator must leave an election meeting early.
7. Coordinating with E-Council candidates who are selected for more than one position to determine their preferred role.

Each Election committee co-chair is compansated by $2500 for the academic year contingent upon approval by GSA Senate.

Questions? Email gsapresident@umbc.edu.