Cornell Club of Western Washington

Engineering Liaison, Cornell Club of Western Washington

Posted by Cornell Club of Western Washington on 04/28/2021

General Information

Process for Filling Position: Must meet eligibility criteria
Number of Seats: 1
Location: Seattle, Washington 98104, United States
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni

Summary of Position

The Engineering Liaison serves to facilitate communication between the Cornell Club of Western Washington and the Engineering School.

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

Regional Clubs

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Speak to Groups

It is important that the Engineering Liaison is able to speak in board meetings and share thoughts and ideas with the board. Although public speaking is not mandatory, it is helpful to have a comfort level in speaking to their constituents. The ability to share a clear message of welcome and inclusion is important in both speaking and communicating via email.

Lead/Manage/Serve

Lead a Group

Engineering Liaisons should effectively communicate in board meetings, organize meetings with their committee and share clear ideas for events and activities and thoughts on different approaches to engaging their local community along with fully integrating their ideas in the life of the club.

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals

Engineering Liaisons 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.

Responsible Contact

Contact Name:

Kate Van Dalsem

Volunteer Position Title:

Associate Director, West Coast Engagement and Cornell Silicon Valley

Email:

kev37@cornell.edu

Time Commitment

Average Time Commitment: 3-5 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: Determined by region.
Conference Call: Yes
Meetings per year: Monthly

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

Additional Attendance Requirements: Engineering Liaisons 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