Chair - MSC Student Conference On National Affairs (MSC SCONA)
General Position Summary
The chair of MSC SCONA supplies the vision for the Student Conference On National Affairs. To achieve this vision for MSC SCONA, they form the executive team and the board of directors. After these teams have been created, the chair leads the team in picking a conference topic, targeting keynote speakers, and begins to work with the executive team and board to execute the goals for the conference. Additionally, the Chair of MSC SCONA works closely with stakeholders across the campus community in order to expand the reach of MSC SCONA programs. Finally, they guide and manage the executive team and the board of directors so each student director can grow as a leader, and in turn pass on their knowledge and experience to the general committee.
Minimum Requirement
- One year of MSC Leadership experience or equivalent.
Meeting Requirements
| Meeting Type | Meeting Description | Reoccurrence |
| Vice Chair | This meeting is analogous to the Board of Directors meeting, except it is much smaller, only including the Vice Chairs, Chair, and advisor. | Weekly |
| Board of Directors | This meeting is to understand what is happening currently in the organization and to strategically set up what will happen in the coming weeks and months. | Weekly |
| Committee Meeting | This meeting is to gather the entire committee together to learn about current events and for committee members to get assigned tasks. | Weekly |
| MSC Officer Meeting | This meeting is to be involved in the larger MSC organization and discuss committee development and programs. | Weekly |
| Stakeholders | Additional meetings with stakeholders as necessary (Bush School, TAMU Faculty) | As needed |
Significant changes or additional functions for this position in the upcoming year
- No significant changes in the position, unless instituted by the incoming chair
Required MSC Officer Responsibilities
| Duty Title | Description |
| Represent the MSC – Student Programs Office: As a student leader in the MSC Student Programs Office, you are a reflection of the department and our MSC Values. | |
| Attend Weekly Monday Night Meetings: When creating your academic schedule, please be mindful of your requirement to attend Committee Advancement Team meetings every Monday night at 6pm. | |
| Assist with MSC Committee Alignment to Memorial Student Center: Committee Chairs have the responsibility of directing their committees goals and year to meet the needs of the department. | |
| Complete the full Academic Year: MSC Officer positions are meant to be performed for the full academic year from Fall to Spring. | |
| Attend Leadership Launch: Every spring, the MSC hosts Leadership Launch in order to assist with the transition of new leaders. | |
| Represent your committee at Unity Dinner: Unity Dinner is a way to bring all outgoing and incoming officers to gain an understanding and awareness of diversity in leadership. | |
| Understand the Student-Staff Partnership: The MSC Student Programs Office operates under a unique 1:1 relationship between student and advisor | |
Learning Outcomes
- Higher level of leadership on the management and development of the programs and the organization’s members
- Team selection and management
- People skills that cover a diversity of personalities
- Decision-making on multiple levels including the conference and individual programs
- Delegation
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, and/or Skills
- Previous involvement in MSC SCONA committee
- Understanding of the overall mission and purpose of MSC SCONA
- Interpersonal Skills
- Good time management
- Responsible
- Passionate
- Critical Thinking
- Ability to receive and give constructive criticism
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.