Olivera Jovanovic
Higher Ed Strategy & Operations | Student Affairs & Governance | Admissions & Enrollment Strategy
- Role
- Director of Government Affairs at Associated Students, San Diego State University
- Location
- San Diego, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Olivera Jovanovic
With over a decade in higher education leadership, enrollment management, and student…
Experience
Director of Government Affairs
Associated Students, San Diego State University
Oct 2024 — Present · San Diego, CA, US
As Director of Government Affairs at SDSU, I provide strategic leadership, mentorship, and oversight for student government operations, ensuring alignment with institutional goals, student advocacy initiatives, and governance best practices. I work closely with elected student leaders and university administrators to enhance student engagement, leadership development, and policy implementation.Key Responsibilities:• Provide strategic leadership and professional guidance to 60+ student leaders across 15+ boards and committees, ensuring alignment with A.S. bylaws, university policies, and institutional goals.• Oversee the development and implementation of key student government initiatives, programs, and advocacy efforts, including: o Aztecs Rock Hunger (campus-wide food insecurity campaign) o Rock the Vote (voter registration and civic engagement initiative) o Your Voice Matters (advocacy program fostering student representation) o Mental Health Initiatives (promoting student well-being and support resources)• Direct planning, coordination, and fiscal management of Student Government operations, ensuring effective governance, policy compliance, and programmatic success.• Advise student leaders on program planning, risk management, leadership development, and decision-making, providing mentorship in governance, advocacy, and institutional collaboration.• Supervise and support primary advisors to A.S. governing boards and committees, ensuring continuity in student leadership training and governance operations.
Education
San Diego State University-California State University
B.A.
2004 — 2008
Golden Gate University, School of Law
Master of Laws (LL.M.)
2014 — 2016
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
J.D.
2010 — 2013
University of San Francisco
Executive MBA
2021 — 2023
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