Cornell Club of Chicago

Vice President for Programming, Cornell Club of Chicago

Posted by Cornell Club of Chicago on 08/23/2013

General Information

Nomination start - 01/31/2020
Nomination end - 04/20/2020
Process for Filling Position: Open (Volunteers self-identify)
Number of Seats: 1
Location: Chicago, Illinois 60607, United States
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni

Summary of Position

The club vice president for programming assists in providing leadership and guidance to the board and the local Cornell community. Initiates and supports club programming and activities, and develops strategies for strengthening the local alumni engagement. The club vice president for programming is responsible for assisting in sharing information with the local alumni community from Cornell University. It is important that club vice presidents also ensure continued leadership by communicating with local alumni about participating in the club and maintaining strong ties to Cornell University. Additionally, the club vice president for programming provides back-up to the president in case of absence.

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

Regional Clubs

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Write and/or Edit

Speak to Groups

It is important that The Vice President for Programming is able to speak with a variety of alumni, parents and friends, especially in one-on-one conversations. Although public speaking is not necessarily a part of the position, this role should have a comfort level in speaking to their constituents. The ability to share a clear message is important in both speaking and communicating via email.

Lead/Manage/Serve

Organize, Plan and/or Host Events

Lead a Group

Manage Projects

Serve on a Committee or Board

The Vice President for Programming will collaborate with other members of the club board to create and execute exciting, interesting events for the club constituency; Ensures the fiscal viability of all events; Maintains communication with the Alumni Affairs office to ensure event detail forms and attendance lists are submitted in a timely manner and details are continually updated; Works closely with other club officers, especially the recent and young alumni vice president, club secretary, and vice president for communications to promote upcoming events;

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals

Mentor

Represent Cornell

The Vice President for Programming should actively participate in succession planning and board opportunity discussions within their community. Meeting alumni and speaking with them about opportunities to engage the local Cornell community are vital to the growth of the club. Ensuring a visible presence at events and fostering a welcoming and helpful atmosphere are all important aspects of a club president's tenure.

Responsible Contact

Contact Name:

Sonja Kelly

Volunteer Position Title:

Senior Associate Director

Email:

swk5@cornell.edu

Time Commitment

Average Time Commitment: 7-10 hrs/month
Duration: Not Applicable
Term of Office: 2 years
Number of terms in Office: 1 term

Requirements

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: Meetings held in the region.
Conference Call: Yes
Meetings per year: Monthly

Other Meeting Details: Each club has a different meeting schedule.

Additional Attendance Requirements: Club officers are invited to attend CALC and are encouraged to attend any other additional training opportunities available to them.

Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:

Make a gift to Cornell at a level of individual comfort

Alumni Trustee Election

Vote in the annual trustee election