MSCC Executive Administrator
General summary of this position:
The MSCC Executive Administrator is the assistant to the chief student leader of the Memorial Student Center Council. The MSCC Executive Administrator shall be responsible for taking minutes for the MSC Council Stakeholders and the MSC Council Executive Team meetings and are allowed to contribute to discussion BUT are a non-voting member of both meetings. The MSCC Executive Administrator shall assist the MSCC President with internal and external functions that are included but limited to: scheduling meeting times for the MSCC President, sending out weekly/as-needed MSC Insider emails, serving as an MSCC representative in external meetings if needed, assisting the MSCC President prepare for meetings (agendas), presentations (Powerpoints), and any other task that the MSCC President delegates to the MSCC Executive Administrator.
Minimum Requirement: One year of MSCC Leadership experience or equivalent. Ability to serve for 12 months minimum, including the academic year and parts of breaks. The term shall begin immediately upon selection, but the official transition of office occurs after Muster.
Meeting Requirements:
| Meeting Type | Meeting Description | Frequency |
| MSCC Executive Team | Weekly meeting of MSC leadership | Weekly |
| MSC Advisor 1-on-1s | Meeting with MSCC Advisor | Weekly and as needed |
MSC Stakeholders | Advisory board to the MSC | Once a semester and as needed |
| Other committees | Varies | As assigned |
Job Duties
| Duty Title | Description |
| Internal Relations | Regular interaction with: MSCC Advisor, MSCC Executive Team, MSCC Officers, Student members of MSCC, MSCP Advisors and Support Staff, attendance at MSCC programs, meetings with prospective and interested students. |
| Administration | Emails, helping prepare for meetings, taking minutes at meetings, attending meetings, scheduling meetings, etc. |
| External Relations | Potential interaction with external student leaders to discuss and influence campus affairs. May be involved MSCP Tailgates, serving as an ambassador for the MSCC, former student relations, and other miscellaneous University events. Assist the MSCC President maintaining relationships with third-party organizations such as the Association of Former Students, the Texas A&M Foundation, Student Government Association (Committees, Senate, Commissions, Judicial Court), Greek Life Councils, Multicultural Councils, Fish Camp, BUILD, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Class Councils, Misc. College Councils, external advisors, etc. |
Other expectations and benefits:
Staying up to date on MSCC programs, discussions in committee teams, and helping with management of Executive Team officers. Serving the student body by helping the administration of 17 student organizations that foster community through on-campus programs. Creating a welcoming environment of collaboration and understanding. Help the MSCC President follow-through with their vision for the MSCC and hold them accountable for their responsibilities and commitments to the MSCC.
It is very important to get to know all advisors and officers. It is critical to be receptive to the problems and feedback, and do what you can as a high-impact student leader.
The amount of work that is required as well as the week-to-week schedule varies throughout the semester depending on projects, committees, and upcoming fellowship events. The average amount of time to expect to spend each week inclusive of weekends is about 20 hours. This is in addition to balancing classes, a job, and/or other commitments. The role of MSCC Executive Administrator is a very significant time commitment, therefore some benefits include a parking pass to the University Center Garage.
Learning Outcomes:
- Effective meeting planning
- Proactive attitude throughout the term
- Interpersonal mediation
- Foster soft skills (agenda, minutes, presentations, public speaking)
- Effective communication
- Engage in critical thinking
- Comfort working with individuals of different perspectives
- Practice personal and social responsibility
- Understanding of the political environment of the university and how to help influence it for the betterment of the MSCC and its organizations
Preferred experience, knowledge, and/or skills:
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills and experience
- Thorough knowledge of MSCC processes
- Willingness to learn and acknowledge nuances
- Adapt during opportunistic situations
- Navigate politically in Texas A&M University's climate
- Work well with others
- Advanced time management skills
- Openness to feedback
- Willing to provide feedback
- Public speaking skills
- Dependable follow-through
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.