Executive Vice President of Programs

General summary of this position:

The MSCC Executive Vice President of Programs (EVPP) is a member of the MSCC Executive Team, oversees all external MSC programming activities, leads the Vice Presidents of Programs, and chairs the Programs Team. The EVPP performs the duties of the President in his/her absence. The EVPP is responsible for MSCC programming policy enforcement and for proposing programming policy changes to the Executive Team. In accepting the position, the EVPP agrees to fulfill the duties outlined in the MSCC Constitution and to represent the MSCC in a positive manner. The EVPP represents the interests of MSCC Committees and Vice Presidents of Programs, providing insight and feedback to the MSC Stakeholders.

Minimum Requirement: One year of MSC Leadership experience or equivalent.

Meeting Requirements

Significant changes or additional functions for this position in the upcoming year:

• Set and create agendas for Programs Team Meetings
• Communicate with committees regarding policy updates
• Oversee Summer Approval Process
• Attend MSC Programs as able
• Cultivate relationships with MSC Officers and represent their interests to MSC leadership
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of all elements of the MSC

Learning Outcomes

• Lead a large and complex organization
• Improve presentation and interpersonal skills
• Gain experience making and communicating difficult decisions
• Gain experience and knowledge relating to the production of programs
• Learn to lead meetings effectively
• Learn to evaluate outcomes
   

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, and/or Skills:

• Experience as an effective leader in the MSC (chair or equivalent)
• Knowledge of the structure and processes of the MSC and ability to administer rules consistently but with appropriate flexibility
• Ability to think critically, to be organized, and to plan effectively
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal – as well as the ability to comfortably speak in public before a variety of groups; tact, ability to be assertive as needed
• Show flexibility, positive attitude, ability to listen and work toward compromise
• Good time management; ability to handle stress in a positive manner
• Proficient in Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets

Required MSC Council Officer Responsibilities:

• Represent the MSC Council:  As a student leader in the MSC Council, your actions are a direct reflection and representation of the organization and our values. Committee Chairs have the responsibility of directing their committee’s programs and goals to ensure alignment with those of the MSC Council.
• Alignment with the MSC Programs mission:  MSC Programs will prioritize support for programs, experiences, and student leadership opportunities that reflect and align with its mission of engaging students in providing purposefully designed campus programs and service opportunities that prepare them to be global leaders. 
• Attend Weekly Monday Night Meetings: When creating your academic schedule, please be mindful of your requirement to attend Program Assembly meetings every Monday night at 6pm.
• Complete the full Academic Year: MSC Officer positions are meant to be performed for the full academic year including the Summer.
• Attend Leadership Launch (& August Leadership Refresher): Every spring, the MSC hosts Leadership Launch in order to assist with the transition of new leaders.
• Understand the Student-Staff Partnership: Each committee is assigned an advisor by MSC Programs. Through that advisor, MSC Programs and the MSC Council are committed to strong student/staff partnerships and built upon the idea that there is mutuality in teaching and learning and that advisors and students see each other as a resource; each group offering what it uniquely can provide.