CUPA-HR Western Region Board Position Announcement
The CUPA-HR Western Region Board of Directors is inviting nominations for four board positions. Each position is a three-year commitment. The Western Region CUPA- HR board meets monthly by conference call and in person during the annual regional conference. Each position varies but can require, on average, eight hours a month for board-related work.
Western Region Chair-Elect
The Chair-Elect serves as the regional conference chair and point person for the conference and assists the region chair. This commitment involves serving as Chair-Elect for 2010-2011, Region Chair for 2011-2012 and Past Chair for 2012-2013.
The Chair-Elect serves as the regional conference chair and point person for the conference and assists the region chair. This commitment involves serving as Chair-Elect for 2010-2011, Region Chair for 2011-2012 and Past Chair for 2012-2013.
Communications Coordinator
The Communications Coordinator serves as editor of regional communications and content manager for the region website. The coordinator is charged with ensuring the dissemination of timely and thorough information about the region to its members. This position also coordinates all communication about the annual conference program and conference signage.
The Communications Coordinator serves as editor of regional communications and content manager for the region website. The coordinator is charged with ensuring the dissemination of timely and thorough information about the region to its members. This position also coordinates all communication about the annual conference program and conference signage.
Program/HR Development Coordinator
The Program/HR Development Coordinator is the point person for the development and implementation of professional development activities in the region, including coordinating the call for presentations, securing keynote and concurrent speakers, managing audiovisual and room setups, planning the conference program, and coordinating conference evaluations.
The Program/HR Development Coordinator is the point person for the development and implementation of professional development activities in the region, including coordinating the call for presentations, securing keynote and concurrent speakers, managing audiovisual and room setups, planning the conference program, and coordinating conference evaluations.
Secretary
The secretary takes minutes at the annual region business meeting and at region board meetings. He or she also serves as the region’s historian.
The secretary takes minutes at the annual region business meeting and at region board meetings. He or she also serves as the region’s historian.
To qualify for Western Region Board positions, individuals must:
- Hold an active position in a CUPA-HR member institution within the region.
- Have the support of his or her institution to attend all board meetings and related activities as appropriate, for the duration of the term of office.
- Have a commitment to contribute the time, interest, ability and resources necessary to complete assignments promptly and professionally.
These individuals will typically also:
- Have at least five years' experience as a human resource professional, ideally in higher education.
- Have a record of active participation in and knowledge of CUPA-HR.
- Have demonstrated leadership abilities.
Nomination and Election Process
Nomination or self-nomination for a regional board position is made by submitting a letter of interest and resume to the Election Coordinator by February 12, 2010. Please use this subject line for your message: WR CUPA-HR Board Nomination. Nomination materials should include:
- A letter of interest that includes:
- A description of how qualifications are met;
- Reasons for wanting to serve in the desired role; and
- Any other information that may be helpful.
- A resume that includes:
- Professional experience; and
- Prior volunteer experience and activities.