President, Cornell Club of Utah

Posted by Cornell Club of Utah on 04/08/2022

General Information

Nomination start - 04/22/2022
Nomination end - 06/30/2022
Process for Filling Position: Submission of a nomination
Number of Seats: 1
Location: Salt Lake City, UT 84101, United States
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni

Summary of Position

The president of a Cornell University club holds a position of responsibility and must be an enthusiast and optimist on Cornell University matters. This role will provide leadership and guidance to the board and the local Cornell University community. The president will handle regular communication with Alumni Affairs, include submitting plans, event detail forms, attendance, and other requested information. Also, they will share information from Cornell University with their local alumni community. The president must support club programming and activities and develop strategies for strengthening local alumni engagement.

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

Regional Clubs

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Write and/or Edit
Speak to Groups
It is important that club presidents are able to speak with a variety of alumni, parents and friends, both in one-on-one conversations and in front of a larger group. Although public speaking is not deciding factor, the club president is an extension of Cornell University and 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

Lead a Group
Serve on a Committee or Board
Provides leadership and direction to the club organization; Presides at meetings of the club and oversees the activities of the executive committee and board of directors; Coordinates club activities with board of directors; Structures the organization to ensure continuity of leadership by providing opportunities for new leaders to develop and to be mentored; Represents Cornell University and its alumni in the region by planning programs and publicity campaigns that support the College and build pride among alumni; Involves constituents in the region by planning activities that appeal to a wide spectrum of interests; Has overall financial responsibility for the club; Maintains regular contact with the Alumni Affairs contact on club activities; Ensures the completion of any requested reporting each year and submits it by the stated deadline.

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals
Mentor
Represent Cornell
Club presidents 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 publicly acknowledging board members for their hard work, while fostering a welcoming and helpful atmosphere are all important aspects of a club president's tenure.

Responsible Contact

Contact Name:
Sonja Watkins Kelly
Email:

Time Commitment

Average Time Commitment: 3-5 hrs/week
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: Other

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

Additional Attendance Requirements: It is strongly recommended that all club presidents attend CALC and 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