Memorial Student Center Council
Chair - MSC L.T. Jordan Institute for International Awareness
General Position Summary
The MSC L.T. Jordan Chair leads, and participates in, an executive team of about twelve student leaders. As the liaison between the Memorial Student Center and the committee, the Chair is responsible for relaying pertinent information to their staff and members and educating the committee about the importance of being a part of the MSC. The Chair must also ensure that every L.T. Jordan member understands the programs, purpose, and goals of the committee. Most importantly, the L.T. Jordan Chair is someone who strives to develop their members in every way, creates a space that allows them to succeed, and helps to fulfill the purpose and vision of the MSC L.T. Jordan Institute for International Awareness.
Minimum Requirement
- One year of MSC Leadership experience or equivalent.
Meeting Requirements
| Meeting Type | Meeting Description | Reoccurrence |
| General Committee Meeting | Focus on student development, group dynamics, and supporting the Student Development executive | Biweekly |
| Subcommittee Meeting | Support subcommittee executives who lead and plan meeting(s) | Biweekly |
| Executive Meeting | Lead and create agenda, receive updates from executives/staff, and ensure correct direction of programs | Weekly |
| Meeting with Advisor | With Vice-Chair; opportunity for updates, feedback, and progress, and create the agenda for the Executive Meeting | Weekly |
| PA Meetings | Approve programs and discuss committee development; Rotate between Programming, Business, and Diversity | Weekly |
Significant changes or additional functions for this position in the upcoming year
- Attend MSC sanctioned events as mandated.
- Strategies used to further mission statement.
- Any additional functions or changes as introduced 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 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 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
- Management and Development of student members
- Conflict Resolution
- Critical and Long-Term Thinking and Decision Making
- “People Skills” with a diverse membership base, including intentional consideration and empathy.
- Strategic Goal Setting and follow through.
- Effective Communication Skills
- Interpreting and Creating a Budget
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, and/or Skills
- Served at least one year as a student executive within MSC L.T. Jordan
- Great Time Management and ability to Prioritize.
- Ability to Delegate work to executives and members.
- Strong Understanding and Passion for the Committee's Mission
- Knowledge of MSC Policies and Experience working with them
- Ability to give and receive Constructive Criticism
- Vision for short-term and long-term Goals
- Experience with Get Involved