Join Staff Council

Applications for the 2026–27 year open in February 2026.

Become a Member

Staff Council consists of staff members (both exempt and non-exempt) from across the University community. Members are appointed for a three-year term, with one-third rotating off each year. Council officers include a President, President-Elect, Immediate Past-President, Secretary, Secretary-Elect, Treasurer, and Treasurer-Elect.

Eligibility criteria

Applicants must be benefits eligible (0.5 FTE or greater).
Applicants must have successfully completed the probationary period of employment prior to the beginning
of the proposed service term (July 1 each year).
Applicants must have at least one year of employment at the University.

Application process

Complete and submit the application form. You may also nominate someone you think would be a good Staff Council member.

Applications are reviewed by the Selections Committee and include a clearance check through Human Resources. Applicants and their supervisors will be notified of selection and asked to review and sign the Staff Council Membership Agreement.

During the three-year term, members are required to attend the monthly General Council meeting (currently held the first Wednesday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.), as well as at least one sub-committee meeting each month. This results in an anticipated minimum time commitment of six hours per month. More information is available in University regulation 5-003 (Human Resources).

Questions? Email the Selections Committee at uusc@utah.edu with the subject line "Membership Application Inquiry."