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Chairpersons
Apply by April 10 at 12 pm.
Maintain a minimum of ten (10) regularly scheduled office hours per week, in addition to time needed for programs and events.
- Attend scheduled required events and developmental retreats while supporting the events and programs of fellow chairpersons.
- Assist in the strategic planning, goal setting and initiatives of SAC.
- Coordinate and plan events and programs that reflect the mission of SAC.
- Allocate and use budget in a responsible manner.
- Conduct reflection assessments after each event along with post budget forms.
- Promote programs and events through the creation and distribution of all marketing using the marketing campaign guide.
- Serve as a Mentor to SAC members to provide opportunities for personal and professional leadership growth.
- Be a good ambassador of SAC, Student Involvement and Wichita State University.
- Leadership
- Strategic Thinking
- Problem Solving/Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Professionalism
- Collaboration
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Working as a team
- Ability to think critically
- Opportunity for a zero-credit hour internship at Wichita State University
- Semesterly stipend (awarded at the end of each semester)
- Membership in the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) and the opportunity to attend a national conference through NACA.
- Networking opportunities within Student Involvement, university sponsored committees, and beyond.
- Chairpersons gain experience with event planning, programming, and budgeting
- Chairpersons develop interpersonal and facilitation skills through mentorship as a peer mentor to members within SAC
- At least one full-time advisor for assistance and guidance with the event planning process.
- Retreats and leadership opportunities through the SAC Executive Board and Student Involvement.
- Leadership, Program Development, Time management, and Marketing skills
Apply for chairperson by filling out the following application: Chairperson Application. Completed applications should be turned into the Student Involvement Office or scanned
and emailed to sac@wichita.edu.
Officers
Apply by March 27 at 12 pm.
- Maintain a GPA of 2.50 or above.
- Serve as a member of the SAC Executive Board and Officers & Staff Advisory Council
- Develop members of the Executive Board through workshops, trainings and retreats.
- Attend the Student Involvement Leaders Retreat
- Help SAC members develop their leadership potential.
- Actively recruit new members for SAC.
- Support SAC programs, the Executive Board and SAC members.
- Serve as a member of the SAC Executive Board, attend two hours weekly Executive Board meetings, and attend two hours weekly Officer and Staff meeting.
- Attend one hour weekly General Member meetings.
- Maintain the regularly scheduled office hours as per officer role.
- Meet with their Coordinator for Student Activities (advisor) for a one on one meeting for one hour a week.
- Work with Coordinator for Student Activities or designee on administrative matters.
- Maintain contact with committee Chairpersons and advisors on programmatic and organizational matters.
- Establish and maintain SAC policies and procedures.
- Plan the annual SAC Banquet.
- Take on responsibilities of advising in absence of all advisors.
- Ensure the SAC suite is maintained and kept presentable.
- Adhere to the expectations set by the Executive Board and all expectations outlined in the constitution, by-laws, and policies.
- Attend all mandatory events throughout the year.
- Assist in the training of the incoming Executive Board after selections and attend a transitional workshop to facilitate the change of leadership if one is scheduled.
- Assist in the strategic planning, goal setting, and initiatives of SAC.
- Allocate and use budget in a responsible manner.
- Other duties as required by the Coordinators for Student Activities or designee.
The President is responsible for overseeing the overall operation and direction of the Student Activities Council. This person provides strong leadership for the organization and drives the organization’s short-term and long-term goals, plans, and vision. They are responsible for guiding, directing, and evaluating the work of the organization and the overall accountability of Executive Board members while maintaining awareness of the internal and external opportunities for the organization. This position is an integral part of the exec board team which sets and achieves goals for the betterment of the organization and to enhance the shocker experience.
Duties of the President
- Maintain a minimum of fifteen (15) regularly scheduled office hours per week and maintain regular communication with all necessary parties.
- Chair Executive Board and Officers and Staff Advisory Council meetings.
- Oversee selection processes for Executive Board positions and any Executive Board vacancies which may arise.
- Prepare the agenda for Executive Board meetings.
- Review and evaluate the SAC Constitution and By-laws on a continual basis.
- Serve as a resource person for other student organizations on campus.
- Administer the annual SAC budget development process.
- Appoint SAC representatives to other campus bodies as required.
- Facilitate the Co-Sponsorship process.
- Manage the SAC email account.
- Serve as a voting member of the RSC Board of Directors.
- Oversee selection process for NACA participants
- Oversee selection process and ensure the dissemination of the Michael R. Madecky Scholarship on an academic year basis.
The Vice President of Marketing is responsible for overseeing the overall image and brand of the Student Activities Council. This person drives the organization’s recruitment plan with the intent to recruit members and event participants. They coordinate the design and distribution of promotional publications, event listings, website development, and social media. This position is an integral part of the exec board team which sets and achieves goals for the betterment of the organization and to enhance the shocker experience.
Past duties of the Vice President of Marketing include:
- Involvement Fair
- Semester Event Listing
- Marketing Campaign
Duties of the Vice President of Marketing
- Maintain a minimum of fifteen (15) regularly scheduled office hours per week.
- Assume some of the responsibilities of the President in their absence at the discretion of the Officers and Staff Advisory Council.
- Facilitate marketing training for Exec and members.
- Oversee the overall image and brand of SAC.
- Coordinate recruitment efforts for SAC.
- Coordinate the design and distribution of promotional publications.
- Serve as a resource for promotions and marketing related issues for SAC.
- Supervise SAC’s event publicity efforts.
- Meet regularly with Chairpersons to review event publicity.
- Manage, promote and recruit through SAC’s online presence through the SAC website and utilization of other forms of social media.
- If applicable, appoint and oversee an assistant and/or a committee to assist with marketing duties.
The Vice President of Membership is responsible for managing the recruitment, retention, and development of Student Activities Council members. This person promotes member engagement through programs, meetings, retreats, and activities. They are responsible for guiding and directing the internal workings of the organization and coordinating personal and professional development opportunities, while also serving as a resource and point of contact for members. This position is an integral part of the Executive board team which sets and achieves goals for the betterment of the organization and to enhance the shocker experience.
Past duties of the Vice President of Marketing include:
- General Member Meeting
- SAC Member Retreat (semesterly)
- SAC social (semesterly)
Duties of the Vice President of Membership
- Maintain a minimum of fifteen (15) regularly scheduled office hours per week.
- Assume the responsibilities of the President in their absence at the discretion of the Officers and Staff Advisory Committee.
- Establish and maintain programs and services to retain members.
- Plan educational workshops and retreats for SAC members.
- Plan additional activities for membership development.
- Facilitate orientation process for new members.
- Maintain up to date SAC membership records.
- Maintain frequent communication with members about upcoming events, volunteer and development opportunities through email, Newsletter and Facebook group.
- Maintain retention efforts.
- Prepare the agenda and chair General Member meetings.
- Keep an official record of voting activity/minutes during Executive Board and Officers and Staff Advisory Council meetings.
- Ensure mentors are playing an active role in the mentee’s development through the mentor/mentee program.
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Required Skills
- Leadership
- Strategic Thinking
- Problem Solving/Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Emotional Intelligence
- Professionalism
- Collaboration
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Teamwork skills
This position operates in a semi-professional, fast-paced environment. While in office hours, time should be spent on SAC-related tasks. The Student Activities Coordinator, Executive Board, and SAC members rely on effective and communication to operate. Projects and duties may often be collaborative in nature and require teamwork and delegation skills. Every executive board member is held to a high standard of integrity and initiative-taking. The Vice President of Marketing must set an example for the Exec board and general members on the professionalism, energy, and overall atmosphere while present.
Apply for Officer Position by filling out the following application: Officer Application. Completed applications should be turned into the Student Involvement Office or scanned and emailed to sac@wichita.edu.