Vice President of Business
General summary of this position:
The Vice President of Business (VPB) has a primary function of setting the agenda for the monthly, business oriented, Program assembly (PA) meetings. The VPB is expected to maintain relationships with the chairs of the MSC in order to meet the programming and developing needs of the chairs and their committees. The VPB is responsible for completing any tasks delegated by the Executive Vice President of Business.
Minimum Requirement: One year of MSC Leadership experience or equivalent.
Meeting Requirements
| Meeting Type | Meeting Description | Reoccurrence (weekly, monthly, etc) |
PA Meetings | Program Assembly Team Meetings with Committee Chairs | Every 3 weeks or additionally as needed |
| EVP-VP Team Meetings | Meetings with the Executive Vice President of Business to update on regular business progress. | Weekly |
| Advisor Meetings | Meeting with the Advisor to update on regular business progress | Weekly |
| External Meetings | Attend events to network or present to external organizations about the MSC Council | As needed |
| Chair Meetings | Meeting with Chairs in order to establish rapport and conduct check-ins. | As needed |
Significant changes or additional functions for this position in the upcoming year:
- The VPB will be expected to collaborate with the EVPB and advisor to write a curriculum for business Committee Advancement Team meetings.
Learning Outcomes: What skills or knowledge is the individual in this position expected to gain?
- Effective meeting planning
- Strategic goal setting and follow through
- Utilization of various computer software
- Effective communication skills
- Information Synthesis and Communication
- Demonstrate critical thinking
Preferred experience, knowledge, and/or skills:
- Previous involvement in an MSC committee
- Vision for short and long term goals
- Administrative experience
- Familiarity with business functions in the MSC
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.