Arts & Sciences Career Connections Committee

Event Host or Sponsor, A&S Career Connections Committee

Posted by Arts & Sciences Career Connections Committee on 09/13/2013

General Information

Nomination start - 09/02/2014
Process for Filling Position: Open (Volunteers self-identify)
Number of Seats: 60
Location: Non-geographically based
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni, Parents, Friends

Summary of Position

The A&S Career Connections Committee serves the College of Arts & Sciences by collaborating with A&S Career Services to connect students with alumni for the purpose of learning about career options. The committee accomplishes its mission through activities, events, and networking throughout the year, both on-campus and off. We are looking for sponsors to host or provide funding for these events, ranging in size from 60 to 200 total student and alumni participants.

Cornell Interests:

Colleges/Schools

College of Arts and Sciences

Talent Expectations: Skills

Lead/Manage/Serve

Organize, Plan and/or Host Events

Each field team coordinates one winter event and one summer event off-campus each year. There are currently four field teams: Government and Policy, Law, Media, and Finance.; On-campus options include a reception each September, which enables A&S students to interact with A&S alumni prior to the career fair.

Responsible Contact

Contact Name:

Laurie Johnston

Volunteer Position Title:

Alumni Engagement Assistant Director

Email:

laurie.johnston@cornell.edu

Phone:

607/255-9884

Time Commitment

Average Time Commitment: 1-2 hrs/day
Duration: One Day - One Week
Term of Office: Not Applicable
Number of terms in Office: Not Applicable

Requirements

Prerequisites An interest in helping A&S students learn about careers

Hiatus Required? No hiatus required
Dues Required? No

Meetings

Meeting Attendance Required? No

Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:

Make a gift to Cornell at a level of individual comfort

Alumni Trustee Election

Vote in the annual trustee election