Application Process

All staff are invited to serve a 3-year term beginning on July 1 of that year.

Individuals eligible to serve on Council must be actively employed non-represented and benefits-eligible full- and part-time employees (those with assignment durations of nine months or more) who do not hold a faculty appointment and who (i) have a minimum of twelve months of regular University service completed prior to the start of their term as a Council member; (ii) have not already served for two terms on the Council; and (iii) are in good standing in their current role as a Boston University employee.

• Any individuals who are invited to join the Council are expected to attend all meetings and at least one event per semester. The Council will meet monthly, alternating between virtual and in-person meetings.
• Outside of regular Council meetings, we hold meetings and events with different stakeholder groups at both the CRC and MED campuses. Members are expected to actively engage in activities on both campuses.
• We recognize that vacations and unexpected non-work obligations may occasionally occur. However, by choosing to participate, members are indicating that they are typically available during our scheduled meeting times. (A full list of meetings can be found below.)
• Staff who join understand they are representing BU staff rather than their individual or department issues.
• While members are not required to join standing or ad-hoc committees, it is highly encouraged.

Exact dates are to be confirmed later in Spring 2026. Please check back for updates.

• July 2026 [CRC – in person]
• August 2026 [virtual]
• September 2026 [CRC – in person]
• October 2026 [virtual]
• November 2026 [MED – in person]
• December 2026 [virtual]
• January 2027 [ CRC – in person]
• February 2027 [virtual]
• March 2027 [MED – in person]
• April 2027 [virtual]
• May 2027 [CRC – in person]
• June 2027 [virtual]

We ask that you gather all of your application materials prior to submitting so that you only have to submit materials once. You will need the following:

• Current job title
• School/college/department
• Official start date at BU (month and year)
• Resume (optional)
• Letter of recommendation from your supervisor
• Personal statement: Your personal statement should describe your experience at or beyond BU that you believe will contribute to the diversity of perspectives on the SAC and add unique value to the council’s mission and purpose. Please limit to 250 words.

All interested parties, who meet the eligibility requirements, are encouraged to apply. If you would like to nominate someone, we welcome you to share the application form with the candidate.

The Membership Selection Committee shall review all applications and submit to the full Council one nominee for each Council vacancy and up to (5) alternates in order of preference. All nominees and alternates must be approved by the full Council by a majority vote of the members. The Membership Selection Committee will submit written recommendations on behalf of the Council to the Chair for appointment.

Invitations to serve on the Council will be sent out in May 2026.

If you have questions, you can email busac@bu.edu. We also encourage anyone interested in joining the Council to attend an info session during our Staff Lift-Off Series. More information about that session can be found here.