January 27, 2014
Dear Applicant,
In this packet you will find an application, IMPACT Board requirements, and the descriptions of the open
positions. If after reviewing this packet you have any questions, please stop by the IMPACT Office (CSU
173) and speak with Janell Chrobak, or call the Student Activities Office at (507)389-6076.
Applications need to be returned to the front desk of the Student Activities Office no later than 4 p.m.
Monday, February 24, 2014. Please only turn in the IMPACT Team Application Sheet and your
responses to the attached questions; the rest of the packet you may keep.
If your application is selected for interview, you will be contacted to set up an interview time.
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Everyone selected for an interview must participate in a group interview on Friday, February 28
from 3:00 pm-4:00 pm in CSU 173. Or on Monday March 3rd from 6-7 in CSU room 173.
Individual interviews will be held on Tuesday, March 4th from 4pm to 7pm, and Wednesday, March
5 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Once you arrive for your individual interview, please wait outside of the meeting room. You will be directed
by a member of the IMPACT team into the room once they are ready. Interviews will take about 15-20
minutes and consist of a chance for you to share the following information with the current IMPACT Board
in addition to other questions:
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Past leadership experience
Why you want to be on the IMPACT Board
What you can bring to the team and the position you are applying for (i.e. leadership style,
motivational and organizational skills)
Strengths and Weaknesses
There will be 5 minutes set aside in each interview so you may ask questions of the group
GOOD LUCK!
Janell Chrobak
IMPACT Team President
Janell.chrobak@mnsu.edu
Requirements of IMPACT Board Members
All IMPACT Team Members have the following requirements:
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Responsibility to the team to fulfill the minimum programming standards to their respective
chair.
Attend Fall retreat, date TBD
Attend weekly board meeting (Tuesdays at 5:00 pm) and all committee meeting (Tuesdays
at 4:00 pm)
Attend and facilitate weekly committee meetings, including agenda creation, group
bonding, program selection, and volunteer coordination.
Awareness of prospective members and active recruitment and training of new members.
Consistent evaluation of programs and projects with the appropriate advisor according to
the importance, relevance, and needs of the University and community.
Responsible for completing the necessary IMPACT and Student Activities Office reports:
event evaluations, program proposals, programming worksheet, etc.
Maintain the 2.5 GPA requirement
Recognition that the primary responsibility of each member is to the student.
Adherence to all University and Student Activities Office policies.
Sensible and effective usage of the budget to provide programming and services to the
campus with the goal of a $0 balance by the end of the spring semester.
Responsibility to keep the Student Activities Office informed of all programs and service
information.
Plan and preset a variety of programs designed to reach as many of the members of
MNSU and the community as possible.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
Ability to motivate others, ability to delegate tasks to others, effective interpersonal communication, ability to set
deadlines for completion of tasks. Effective written and oral communications, flexibility with programming objectives,
experience with budgeting and fiscal management. Ability to role model appropriate behavior both on and off
campus, experience with leadership skills and competencies, ability to work with other campus organizations
including: athletics, alumni association, presidents office, campus recreation, physical plant, parking, security, and
Fraternities/Sororities. Remains objective during times of stress, adapt to public speaking, including large profile
interviews, Ability to plan, strategize, and process large events. Thoroughly complete tasks on time.
IMPACT Team Application Sheet
Name: _________________________________ Phone Number: (___) ____ - ________
Address: ___________________________________________
___________________________________________
E-mail Address: ________________________________________________________________
What is your time availability between 4:00 pm and 7pm Tuesday, March. 4th :
__________________________________
And Wednesday, March. 5th between 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm:
__________________________________
Which group interview time are you able to attend?
February 28th from 3:00pm to 4:00pm ______
March 3rd from 6:00 pm to 7:00pm ______
Please type your answers legibly to the following questions on a separate sheet of paper:
1. Why you want to join the IMPACT board?
2. Please list any previous leadership experience (including IMPACT) that you have had and
how you will apply it to IMPACT.
3. What traits or qualities best exemplify what you can bring to IMPACT?
4. What opportunities for improvement do you see for IMPACT and the position(s) you are
applying for?
5. What does leadership mean to you?
I herby give permission for the Student Activities Office to check my grade point average with the
understanding that the information will be kept confidential. This information will be used to provide
verification that I have met the minimum academic standards.
Signature: ________________________________
Tech ID*: _________________________________
*This will be kept confidential!
Please Rank Your Top Positions – One(1) being the most preferred, and nine (9) being the least
preferred. You do not have to select all options.
_____ President
_____ Vice President
_____ Speakers Chair
_____ Public Relations (2x)
_____ Concerts Company Chair
_____ Mavericks After Dark Chair
_____ Special Events Chair
_____ Stompers Cinema Chair
_____ Business Manager
IMPACT PRESIDENT
SALARY: $1000.00
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Responsible for 11 hours of work per week: Meetings - 3, Office Hours – 6, Flex - 2
Represents IMPACT in the university and serves as the liaison for board members.
Attend all required retreats including Summer, Fall, and Winter retreats.
Plan Retreats
 Research and select retreat sites
 Develop retreat agendas
 Research and contact special speakers about leadership development
 Coordinate transportation and meals
Attend the National Association of Campus Activities regional conference with the newly elected
board.
In charge at NACA
 Coordinate all convention site meals
 Lead the break outs
 Collect graphic designs for NACA competition
 Attend Block booking sessions
Attend weekly board meetings comprised of two one hour meetings.
Set agenda for and facilitate board meetings with Vice-President.
Attend weekly one on one with advisor and Public Relations chair.
Work with advisor and as an advisor to conduct event evaluation and assessment, including survey
before and after events.
Consistent evaluation of programs and projects with the appropriate advisor according to the
importance, relevance, and needs of the University and community.
Consult with Public Relation chair on appropriate timeline for submission and deadlines for graphic
requests and press releases.
Attend and support all IMPACT events when requested. Notify leadership of absence at least 48
hours prior to each event.
Allocate funds to each committee including stipends and board.
Work with Business Manager and advisor on budget presentation and preparation.
In Charge of elections
 Create or update board member applications
 Create or update questions for interviews
 Advertise and recruit to potential applicants
 Serve as election committee president
 Notify the candidates of the committee’s decision
Plan end of year banquet
 Invite major university administrators at the beginning of the spring semester
 Review and approve nomination categories
 Select and distribute invitations
 Make program plan
 Coordinate food and drinks
CONTINUED
Make certificates for committee members recognizing how long they’ve been in
impact
Work with Business Manager and advisor on budget presentation and preparation.
End of spring semester coordinate discussion, selection and ordering of next year’s promotional
items, including but not limited to board shirts, involve U t-shirts, magnets etc.
Manage a $160,000+ budget including spending, tracking, fundraising, and balancing.
Sensible and effective usage of the budget to provide programming and services to the campus
with the goal of a $0 balance by the end of the spring semester.
Adherence to all University and Student Activities Office policies.
Recognition that the primary responsibility of each member is to the student.
Other duties assigned.
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IMPACT VICE-PRESIDENT
SALARY: $800.00
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Responsible for 11 hours of work per week: Meetings - 3, Office Hours – 5, Flex - 3
Attend all required retreats including Summer, Fall, and Winter retreats.
Attend the National Association of Campus Activities regional conference with the newly elected
board.
Attend weekly board meetings comprised of two one hour meetings.
Set agenda for and facilitate board meetings with President.
Attend weekly one on one with advisor and Public Relations chair.
Work with advisor to conduct event evaluation and assessment, including survey before and after
events.
Consistent evaluation of programs and projects with the appropriate advisor according to the
importance, relevance, and needs of the University and community.
Consult with Public Relation chair on appropriate timeline for submission and deadlines for graphic
requests and press releases.
Attend and support all IMPACT events when requested. Notify leadership of absence at least 48
hours prior to each event.
Schedule IMPACT presentation items during orientation fairs.
Work with Faculty Advisor on IMPACT assessment and evaluation, including but not limited to midyear and end of year survey, concerts survey, and other assessment portfolios.
Create an action plan for recruitment and retention, gathering information from other institutions to
aid in idea generation.
Plan and present a variety of recruitment programs designed to reach as many of the members of
MSU and the community as possible.
Plan and coordinate a minimum of 2 IMPACT recruitment events, 1 IMPACT retention event, and 1
Board social per semester.
Assist President in any tasks that may be required.
Serve in the absence of the President.
Second officer in charge of the IMPACT Team Board and as such provide leadership to assist in
achieving the purpose of the IMPACT Team.
Sensible and effective usage of the budget to provide programming and services to the campus
with the goal of a $0 balance by the end of the spring semester.
Adherence to all University and Student Activities Office policies.
Recognition that the primary responsibility of each member is to the student.
Other duties assigned.
IMPACT BUSINESS MANAGER
SALARY: $500.00
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Responsible for 8 hours of work per week: Meetings - 4, Office Hours – 4
Attend all required retreats including Summer, Fall, and Winter retreats.
Attend the National Association of Campus Activities regional conference with the newly elected
board.
Attend weekly board meetings comprised of two one hour meetings.
Attend weekly one on one with advisor.
Attend and support all IMPACT events when requested. Notify leadership of absence at least 48
hours prior to each event.
Maintain the Budget.
o Attend weekly meetings with Bonnie.
o Schedule monthly meeting with programmers after each event to update budget.
o Add in all charges made by committees.
o Give updates on budget in board meetings as needed by President.
o Organize budget presentation for MSSA with President and advisor.
Take detailed notes at board meetings electronically.
o Email out notes within 24 hours of meetings
Keep the following information sources up to date and filled:
o Impact boards
 Tri-fold
o White board
 Weekly events and meetings
o Bulletin board
 Refill forms and update information
o Showcases
 Morris
 Wissink
Create scrapbook/Shutterfly.
In charge of uploading pictures and videos to shared drive and posting to Facebook and Youtube.
Maintain/Organize IMPACT shared drive with help from President.
Compile year-end report of pro-con’s.
Print and post pictures on office door with information for board members.
Create class and office schedules for all board members.
Skilled with Microsoft Word and Excel
Presentation skills
Business minded, organized, and good with numbers.
Sensible and effective usage of the budget to provide programming and services to the campus
with the goal of a $0 balance by the end of the spring semester.
Adherence to all University and Student Activities Office policies.
Recognition that the primary responsibility of each member is to the student.
Other duties assigned.
IMPACT STOMPER’S CINEMA
SALARY: $500.00
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Responsible for 11 hours of work per week: Meetings - 3, Office Hours – 5, Flex - 3
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Attend and facilitate weekly committee meetings, including agenda creation, group
bonding, program selection, and volunteer coordination.
Attend all required retreats including Summer, Fall, and Winter retreats.
Attend the National Association of Campus Activities regional conference with the newly
elected board.
Attend weekly board meetings comprised of two one hour meetings.
Attend weekly one on one with advisor and Public Relations chair.
Work with advisor to conduct event evaluation and assessment, including survey before
and after events.
Consistent evaluation of programs and projects with the appropriate advisor according to
the importance, relevance, and needs of the University and community.
Consult with Public Relation chair on appropriate timeline for submission and deadlines for
graphic requests and press releases.
Attend and support all IMPACT events when requested. Notify leadership of absence at
least 48 hours prior to each event.
Program one film per week within the Stomper’s Cinema Budget according to the wants
and preferences of the student body.
Update and change films showcase.
Create and maintain power point pre-show.
Work with Swank to select and order movies.
Confirm arrival and departure of swank film each week.
Bring at least two documentaries or independent films a semester.
Plan at least one (or more) special promo/event for films a semester.
Reach out to community members when promoting movies.
Complete at least one innovative promotional campaign for each event.
Create day of plan organization including volunteer coordination, event logistics, ticket
sales, and other details for each event.
Actively provide opportunities to build committee membership and development including,
but limited to leadership opportunities, delegation of tasks and responsibilities, skill
development, and committee participation.
Responsible for completing the necessary IMPACT and Student Activities Office reports:
event evaluations, program proposals, programming worksheet, etc.
Responsibility to keep the Student Activities Office informed of all programs and service
information via Front Desk Information sheet.
Manage a $16,000+ budget including spending, tracking, fundraising, and balancing.
Sensible and effective usage of the budget to provide programming and services to the
campus with the goal of a $0 balance by the end of the spring semester.
Adherence to all University and Student Activities Office policies.
Recognition that the primary responsibility of each member is to the student.
Other duties assigned.
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IMPACT SPECIAL EVENTS
SALARY: $600.00
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Responsible for 11 hours of work per week: Meetings - 3, Office Hours – 5, Flex - 3
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Attend and facilitate weekly committee meetings, including agenda creation, group
bonding, program selection, and volunteer coordination.
Attend all required retreats including Summer, Fall, and Winter retreats.
Attend the National Association of Campus Activities regional conference with the newly
elected board.
Attend weekly board meetings comprised of two one hour meetings.
Attend weekly one on one with advisor and Public Relations chair.
Work with advisor to conduct event evaluation and assessment, including survey before
and after events.
Consistent evaluation of programs and projects with the appropriate advisor according to
the importance, relevance, and needs of the University and community.
Consult with Public Relation chair on appropriate timeline for submission and deadlines for
graphic requests and press releases.
Attend and support all IMPACT events when requested. Notify leadership of absence at
least 48 hours prior to each event.
Produce at minimum eight events during Fall and Spring Semesters based on student
feedback and the needs of the MSU, Mankato study body.
Research, contact, and contract performers including, but not limited to bands, comedians,
variety performers, and Audio/Visual production companies.
Program a wide variety of innovative and memorable events that represent the variety of
students across campus.
Work with community partners to produce a CSU Haunted House.
Complete at least one innovative promotional campaign for each event.
Create day of plan organization including volunteer coordination, event logistics, ticket
sales, and other details for each event.
Actively provide opportunities to build committee membership and development including,
but limited to leadership opportunities, delegation of tasks and responsibilities, skill
development, and committee participation.
Responsible for completing the necessary IMPACT and Student Activities Office reports:
event evaluations, program proposals, programming worksheet, etc.
Responsibility to keep the Student Activities Office informed of all programs and service
information via Front Desk Information sheet.
Manage a $10,000+ budget including spending, tracking, fundraising, and balancing.
Sensible and effective usage of the budget to provide programming and services to the
campus with the goal of a $0 balance by the end of the spring semester.
Adherence to all University and Student Activities Office policies.
Recognition that the primary responsibility of each member is to the student.
Other duties assigned.
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IMPACT SPEAKERS CHAIR
SALARY: $600.00
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Responsible for 11 hours of work per week: Meetings - 3, Office Hours – 5, Flex - 3
Attend and facilitate weekly committee meetings, including agenda creation, group bonding,
program selection, and volunteer coordination.
Attend all required retreats including Summer, Fall, and Winter retreats.
Attend the National Association of Campus Activities regional conference with the newly elected
board.
Attend weekly board meetings comprised of two one hour meetings.
Attend weekly one on one with advisor and Public Relations chair.
Work with advisor to conduct event evaluation and assessment, including survey before and after
events.
Consistent evaluation of programs and projects with the appropriate advisor according to the
importance, relevance, and needs of the University and community.
Consult with Public Relation chair on appropriate timeline for submission and deadlines for graphic
requests and press releases.
Attend and support all IMPACT events when requested. Notify leadership of absence at least 48
hours prior to each event.
Public Speaking in front of large crowds and media
Work closely with advisor to implement Innovative Speaker Series with MNSU colleges
Plan and present a variety of programs designed to reach as many of the members of MSU and
the community as possible.
Bring one large nationally known speaker per year
Program Welcome Week hypnotist
Collaborate with at least one department and Mankato Community on campus for an event.
Complete at least one innovative promotional campaign for each event.
Create day of plan organization including volunteer coordination, event logistics, ticket sales, and
other details for each event.
Actively provide opportunities to build committee membership and development including, but
limited to leadership opportunities, delegation of tasks and responsibilities, skill development, and
committee participation.
Responsible for completing the necessary IMPACT and Student Activities Office reports: event
evaluations, program proposals, programming worksheet, etc.
Responsibility to keep the Student Activities Office informed of all programs and service
information via Front Desk Information sheet.
Manage a $10,000+ budget including spending, tracking, fundraising, and balancing.
Sensible and effective usage of the budget to provide programming and services to the campus
with the goal of a $0 balance by the end of the spring semester.
Adherence to all University and Student Activities Office policies.
Recognition that the primary responsibility of each member is to the student.
Other duties assigned.
IMPACT CONCERT COMPANY
SALARY: $600.00
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Responsible for 11 hours of work per week: Meetings - 3, Office Hours – 5, Flex - 3
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Attend and facilitate weekly committee meetings, including agenda creation, group
bonding, program selection, and volunteer coordination.
Attend all required retreats including Summer, Fall, and Winter retreats.
Attend the National Association of Campus Activities regional conference with the newly
elected board.
Attend weekly board meetings comprised of two one hour meetings.
Attend weekly one on one with advisor and Public Relations chair.
Work with advisor to conduct event evaluation and assessment, including survey before
and after events.
Consistent evaluation of programs and projects with the appropriate advisor according to
the importance, relevance, and needs of the University and community.
Consult with Public Relation chair on appropriate timeline for submission and deadlines for
graphic requests and press releases.
Attend and support all IMPACT events when requested. Notify leadership of absence at
least 48 hours prior to each event.
Research, contact, and contract performers including, but not limited to bands, comedians,
variety performers, and Audio/Visual production companies.
Work with community partners to produce at minimum one larger scale concert per
semester and four small local coffee house artists per academic year based on student
feedback and wants.
Knowledge and implementation of pollstar.com.
Researching current music trends and popularity including student demand.
Maintain collaborative relationship with Verizon Wireless Center.
Complete at least one innovative promotional campaign for each event.
Create day of plan organization including volunteer coordination, event logistics, ticket
sales, and other details for each event.
Actively provide opportunities to build committee membership and development including,
but limited to leadership opportunities, delegation of tasks and responsibilities, skill
development, and committee participation.
Responsible for completing the necessary IMPACT and Student Activities Office reports:
event evaluations, program proposals, programming worksheet, etc.
Responsibility to keep the Student Activities Office informed of all programs and service
information via Front Desk Information sheet.
Manage a $30,000+ budget including spending, tracking, fundraising, and balancing.
Sensible and effective usage of the budget to provide programming and services to the
campus with the goal of a $0 balance by the end of the spring semester.
Adherence to all University and Student Activities Office policies.
Recognition that the primary responsibility of each member is to the student.
Other duties assigned.
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IMPACT MAVERICK’S AFTER DARK
SALARY: $600.00
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Responsible for 11 hours of work per week: Meetings - 3, Office Hours – 5, Flex - 3
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Attend and facilitate weekly committee meetings, including agenda creation, group
bonding, program selection, and volunteer coordination.
Attend all required retreats including Summer, Fall, and Winter retreats.
Attend the National Association of Campus Activities regional conference with the newly
elected board.
Attend weekly board meetings comprised of two one hour meetings.
Attend weekly one on one with advisor and Public Relations chair.
Work with advisor to conduct event evaluation and assessment, including survey before
and after events.
Consistent evaluation of programs and projects with the appropriate advisor according to
the importance, relevance, and needs of the University and community.
Consult with Public Relation chair on appropriate timeline for submission and deadlines for
graphic requests and press releases.
Attend and support all IMPACT events when requested. Notify leadership of absence at
least 48 hours prior to each event.
Produce 4 theme based late night programming events during the Fall and Spring
Semesters
Produce at minimum one theme based late night alternative event during Fall and Spring
Semesters based on student feedback and the needs of the MSU, Mankato student body.
Partner with at minimum three outside organizations for each event.
Complete at least one innovative promotional campaign for each event.
Create day of plan organization including volunteer coordination, event logistics, ticket
sales, and other details for each event.
Actively provide opportunities to build committee membership and development including,
but limited to leadership opportunities, delegation of tasks and responsibilities, skill
development, and committee participation.
Responsible for completing the necessary IMPACT and Student Activities Office reports:
event evaluations, program proposals, programming worksheet, etc.
Responsibility to keep the Student Activities Office informed of all programs and service
information via Front Desk Information sheet.
Manage a $15,000+ budget including spending, tracking, fundraising, and balancing.
Sensible and effective usage of the budget to provide programming and services to the
campus with the goal of a $0 balance by the end of the spring semester.
Adherence to all University and Student Activities Office policies.
Recognition that the primary responsibility of each member is to the student.
Other duties assigned.
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IMPACT PUBLIC RELATIONS (2 POSITIONS)
SALARY: $500.00
RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Responsible for 11 hours of work per week: Meetings - 3, Office Hours – 5, Flex - 3
 Attend and facilitate weekly committee meetings, including agenda creation, group bonding,
program selection, and volunteer coordination.
 Attend weekly Two-on-One with advisor and other Public Relations chair.
 Schedule monthly thirty minute one-on-one meetings with event coordinators to facilitate graphic
design process and press releases.
 Represent IMPACT with media outlets including, but not limited to KMSU, the Reporter, University
Media Relations, Local Radio, Television, and print media.
 Meet once a semester with Reporter, KMSU, and Media Relations staff to network and maintain
relationships.
 Attend the RHA, MSSA, and ISA general assembly on a bi-weekly status to update the campus
community.
 Create and distribute all Press Release and Media Alerts in a timely manner.
 Maintain IMPACT website, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube accounts, and OrgSync.
 Actively recruit new members, followers, or likes on social media outlets.
 Experience with website development and maintenance.
 Maintain working relationship with Student Activities/Centennial Student Union graphic designers
with programmers.
 Coordinate collection of promotional materials for CSU Captivated Audience Network.
 Submit and complete Meet the Team and Board Election graphics with President.
 Reserve and manage table tent reservations in Campus Dinning Facilities.
 Collect and maintain current list of community promotional locations with the Mankato community.
 Add events to the following calendars: Campus Event Calendars, Greatermankatoevents.com
(when needed), katoinfo.org, and other calendars.
 Maintain current pricing and availability on local media pricing including: the reporter, Free Press,
Home Magazine, and other media outlets.
 Preferred Qualification: Proficiency with Photoshop, website HTML, and other graphic design
software.