General summary of this position:

The Vice Presidents of Programs shall facilitate the review process of MSC committees’ programs and speakers. Subsequently, they shall calendar, coordinate, and evaluate all MSC programs and shall chair the Program Assembly meetings as directed by the EVP of Programs. These officers shall also perform other duties as assigned by the MSC President and EVP of Programs. 

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

Meeting Requirements

Overall responsibilities and expectations:

• Create agenda for and lead program approval body consisting of committee chairs
• Correspond with chairs and advisors regarding program and evaluation submissions
• Review and evaluate program proposals, evaluations, and speaker approval forms
• Track programming metrics; analyze metrics for trends, potential issues, etc. with the Programs Team
• Evaluate semesterly program survey for recommendations to improve the program proposal process
• Maintain consistent communications with advisors and committee chairs
• Assist in the selection process for the next VPs of Programs, and other organization officers as needed
• Positive attitude, knowledge of (or the ability to learn) MSC programming policies and procedures and GetInvolved, ability to effectively lead meetings, consistency in applying organizations rules, and excellent verbal and written communications skills are essential to success in this position
• Evaluate and educate on campus and community climate to keep programmers informed
• Represent your PA at various campus programming meetings
   

Required MSC Officer Responsibilities:

• 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 Program Assembly meetings every Monday night at 6pm. (VPs are only required to attend the CAT meeting they are leading)*
• Assist with MSC Committee Alignment to Memorial Student Center: Committee Chairs have the responsibility of directing their committee’s 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. In addition, if Summer business is necessary, VPs will conduct a Summer PA.
• 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 Event: Unity Event 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: What skills or knowledge is the individual in this position expected to gain?

• Effective meeting facilitation, using organization data to affect change
• Policy review, implementation, and enforcement
• Using critical thinking and analytical skills in project management and review
• Improving public speaking skills
• Improving data analysis skills
• Collaboration with other student leaders and staff partners
• Experience using organization data to effect change

Preferred experience, knowledge, and/or skills:

• Previous involvement in the MSC Program Approval Process
• Knowledge of programming policies and process
• Familiarity with GetInvolved
• Evidence of effective meeting facilitation
• Ability to learn complex systems quickly
• Ability to distinguish formal from informal relationships with peers
• Proficient in Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets
• Professional communication abilities