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University Board of Trustees’ bylaws provide for the appointment of a staff member to serve as a representative on the Board. The Office of Human Resources is now accepting applications for the staff representative position for the 2025-2027 term. This role offers a valuable opportunity for staff to directly engage in key University governance decisions.

Staff Selection Process:

All Â鶹ƵµÀUniversity staff members in good standing are eligible to apply. If you are interested in being considered for this important role, and submit it to svpchro@syr.edu by the deadline. Once all applications are reviewed, Chancellor Kent Syverud will be provided a list of up to three recommended candidates for final selection.

Important Dates:

• Application Deadline: March 31, 2025
• Representative Notification: The successful applicant will be notified in April
• Training for New Representatives: Training for staff, student, faculty and dean representatives will take place before the fall of 2025.

The creation of a staff representative position is a vital part of the Board’s commitment to hearing from all University constituencies. The Office of Human Resources strongly encourages all staff to consider applying for this opportunity to help shape the future of our university. They look forward to reviewing your applications and working together to ensure that many perspectives are represented at the highest levels of university governance.