The GSA is now accepting applications for the VP for External Affairs.
If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please submit a 200 word (maximum) description of your qualifications for the position, resume, and a copy of unofficial transcripts to gsa@umbc.edu by Friday, January 25th, 2013 at 5:00 pm. The position will begin January 29, 2013.
Please read the description below regarding the duties of the VP for External Affairs as it is written in the GSA’s bylaws. Also, please consider the time commitment and level of involvement for the position. The person elected will receive a $2,000 bonus at the end of the spring 2013 semester! Please refer to GSA bylaws section 1.2 to determine if you are eligible to apply. http://gsa.umbc.edu/about-gsa/bylaws/
Vice President for External Affairs
- Oversee the GSA in the absence of the President and Vice President
- Responsible for keeping up-to-date on major issues involving graduate students on a state and national level
- Responsible for maintaining and improving alumni relations
- Serve as the liaison between the Vice President and Alumni Association to help find sponsorship for the Graduate Research Conference
- Serve as GSA’s representative on the Alumni Association board to raise the awareness for the need to maintain and improve graduate-alumni relationships
- Work with the Vice President to help prepare graduate student leaders to interact with other community members
- Coordinate with Historian on public relations work
- Monitor the website as produced and maintained by the Administrative Coordinator
Time commitment & general responsibilities:
- Attend all Executive Board weekly meetings.
- Attend all Senate monthly meetings. (unless you have a class)
- Attend and report on committee meetings as assigned. All take place during work hours.
- Participate and help with other projects/events organized by the GSA. All are hands-on.
If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please submit a 200 word (maximum) description of your qualifications for the position, resume, and a copy of unofficial transcripts to gsa@umbc.edu by Friday, January 25th, 2013 at 5:00 pm. The position will begin January 29, 2013.
Please read the description below regarding the duties of the VP for External Affairs as it is written in the GSA’s bylaws. Also, please consider the time commitment and level of involvement for the position. The person elected will receive a $2,000 bonus at the end of the spring 2013 semester! Please refer to GSA bylaws section 1.2 to determine if you are eligible to apply. http://gsa.umbc.edu/about-gsa/bylaws/
Vice President for External Affairs
- Oversee the GSA in the absence of the President and Vice President
- Responsible for keeping up-to-date on major issues involving graduate students on a state and national level
- Responsible for maintaining and improving alumni relations
- Serve as the liaison between the Vice President and Alumni Association to help find sponsorship for the Graduate Research Conference
- Serve as GSA’s representative on the Alumni Association board to raise the awareness for the need to maintain and improve graduate-alumni relationships
- Work with the Vice President to help prepare graduate student leaders to interact with other community members
- Coordinate with Historian on public relations work
- Monitor the website as produced and maintained by the Administrative Coordinator
Time commitment & general responsibilities:
- Attend all Executive Board weekly meetings.
- Attend all Senate monthly meetings. (unless you have a class)
- Attend and report on committee meetings as assigned. All take place during work hours.
- Participate and help with other projects/events organized by the GSA. All are hands-on.
