University Program Board - Chair

Chapman University Careers•Irvine, CA

About The Position

The University Program Board ( UPB ) Chair is the chief student programmer at Chapman University. In support of the Student Affairs Learning Outcomes, the University Program Board Chair is responsible for ensuring that the University Program Board realizes its mission of enhancing student life and meeting student program needs and desires. Through the execution of the responsibilities below, the Chair helps UPB build a stronger connection between Chapman students and their university.

Requirements

Substantial experience leading a team
Ability to manage conflict effectively
Supervision experience
Programming experience, including marketing/PR and event execution
High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
Integrity and Commitment
Exceptional intercommunication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently with little supervision
Ability to work evening and weekend hours, as necessary
Ability to adapt to circumstances and handle adversity
Outstanding work-ethic and professionalism
Ability to use standard office equipment including computer, copier, and telephones
Minimum of a 2.5 GPA

Responsibilities

Create and effectively communicate a short-term and long-term vision for UPB .
Work alongside the UPB Graduate Assistant and Advisor(s) to provide leadership in the development of a well-balanced offering of social, entertaining, and community building programs for the Chapman student body.
Oversee the program planning process to ensure intentionality and high quality. This includes risk management, committee member involvement, marketing, quality control, and achievement of learning outcomes.
Lead and supervise UPB’s Executive Team alongside the Graduate Assistant, leading weekly Executive Team meetings.
Offer guidance to the Executive Board by challenging them while providing support.
Meet weekly with each director, the Program Assistant, the Graduate Assistant, and the Leadership Team.
Maintain a positive working relationship and image with other campus departments.
Serve as a student representative on campus-wide boards or committees when invited.
Assist the Program Assistant with planning bonding events, workshops, trainings, and programs to develop UPB members’ leadership skills, create camaraderie and improve relations within the organization.
Coordinate and lead bi-weekly UPB Friday Committee Member Meetings to ensure that Committee Members are receiving leadership and professional development.
Lead the recruitment efforts for Committee Members in the Fall and Spring.
Plan a semi-annual banquet for all UPB members at the end of each semester with the Program Assistant.
Along with Graduate Assistant and Advisor(s), coordinate Executive Board training and development including retreat planning and training.
Assume the duties of executive members in their absence.
Other duties as assigned.