Cornell Asian Alumni Association (CAAA)

Vice President of Community Engagement, Cornell Asian Alumni Association (CAAA)

Posted by Cornell Asian Alumni Association (CAAA) on 05/01/2014

General Information

Nomination start - 05/30/2024
Nomination end - 07/01/2024
Process for Filling Position: Submission of a nomination
Number of Seats: 1
Location: Non-geographically based
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni

Summary of Position

The Vice President for Community Engagement (VP of Community Engagement) shall coordinate Association campaigns to engage its members, partners and sponsors. The VP of Community Engagement work with DAP to liaise with other alumni groups in the University Community (e.g. CAAAN, CUeLinks, CCAAB, diverse alumni groups, regional alumni groups), and will coordinate association efforts to recruit and retain its members for all assorted committees and tasks. The VP of Community Engagement shall perform such other duties as may be assigned by the President or the Executive Board.

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

Diversity

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Write and/or Edit

Speak to Groups

The Vice President of Community Engagement shall regularly communicate CAAA annual programming and campaigns to relevant alumni groups in the University community (e.g., CAAAN, CCAAB, Diversity Groups, regional alumni groups). The Vice President should aim to promote greater Asian involvement in the at-large University community, and vice versa.

Lead/Manage/Serve

Organize, Plan and/or Host Events

Lead a Group

Manage Projects

The Vice President shall be responsible for organizing programs that focus on the University, or that are jointly sponsored with other alumni groups in the University community. The Vice President, in conjunction with Cornell partners, shall lead programming efforts for CAAA engagement in major Cornell events, including but not limited to CALC, Reunion, Homecoming, Zinck’s Night, Commencement, TCAM, and international conferences.

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals

Represent Cornell

Identify and interact with CAAA event attendees and members, and connect them to CAAA via social media or email. The VP of Community Engagement is responsible for making sure alumni are included in the CAAA listserv and consistently receive updates through emails. Participate in Cornell and CAAA events and programs as needed. The Vice President for Community Engagement shall pursue joint sponsorship of events with local Cornell clubs, other diverse alumni associations and other organizations.

Responsible Contact

Contact Name:

Quentara Johnson

Volunteer Position Title:

Associate Director, Diversity Alumni Programs

Email:

qj63@cornell.edu

Time Commitment

Average Time Commitment: 3-5 hrs/month
Duration: Not Applicable
Term of Office: 2 years
Number of terms in Office: Not Applicable

Requirements

Prerequisites Current or prior leadership/experience in an alumni organization and/or nonprofit setting preferred but not required. Current or prior leadership/experience with a Cornell organization preferred but not required

Hiatus Required? No hiatus required
Dues Required? No

Meetings

Meeting Attendance Required? Yes

Meeting Location(s):

On Campus: No
Off Campus: No
Conference Call: Yes
Meetings per year: Other

Other Meeting Details: Regular meetings of the Board shall be held as determined by the Board, but shall not be less than once every two (2) months.

Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:

Make a gift to Cornell at a level of individual comfort

Alumni Trustee Election

Vote in the annual trustee election