Memorial Student Center Council
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 |
| 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.
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 warranted): 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 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.
- 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: 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