Vice President of Programming, 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: 2
Location: Non-geographically based
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni

Summary of Position

The Vice President of Programming shall oversee and maintain the association’s yearly program of events that align with the goals of CAAA and support the association operations, including but not limited to our signature events like the Pan-Asian Banquet, Diwali, and Reunion. Working with the Treasurer, the VP of Programming shall create and coordinate an array of culturally and geographically diverse annual programming and events that celebrate the Pan Asian interest of CAAA. The VP of Programming shall perform such other duties as may be assigned by the President or the Executive Board. Additionally, as a volunteer for Cornell University, the VP of Programming shall vote in Cornell's annual alumni trustee election.

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

Diversity

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Layout and/or Design
Write and/or Edit
The Vice President for Programming shall, in conjunction with Regional Representatives, and as approved by the Executive Board, plan and organize a yearly program and event budget for events and programs that align with the goals of CAAA and support the association’s operations. The Vice President of Programming shall serve as a liaison to the alumni community, promoting greater Asian alumni engagement in both CAAA events and Cornell events.

Lead/Manage/Serve

Organize, Plan and/or Host Events
Lead a Group
Manage Projects
The Vice President for Programming shall oversee and manage CAAA’s regional representatives and programming committee, and ensure efficient volunteer engagement at events and programs. The VP of Programming shall collaborate with the Programming Committee to create an annual schedule of nationwide events, including selecting suitable regions/cities, venues, and timeframes for such events.

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals
Represent Cornell
Participate in Cornell and CAAA events and programs as needed.

Responsible Contact

Contact Name:
Quentara Johnson
Volunteer Position Title:
Associate Director, Diversity Alumni Programs
Email:

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. Current or prior experience in event execution and management 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: Yes
Off Campus Location: Any one or more Directors or member of any committee of the Board thereof may participate in a meeting of such Board or committee by means of a conference telephone or similar communications equipment allowing all persons participating in the meeting to hear each other at the same time.
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