IMPACT HOMECOMING CHAIR
SALARY: $600.00
OPENING DATE: August 22, 2012
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 21, 2012 at 4 PM
Position: October 2012 – December 2013
Date of Appointment: October 5, 2012
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Meet with scheduling, alumni relations, and athletics regularly to facilitate intercampus cooperation
throughout the Homecoming week.
Research, contact, and contract performers including, but not limited to bands, comedians, variety
performers, and Audio/Visual production companies.
Conduct event evaluation and assessment
Public Speaking in front of large crowds and media
With the assistance from the IMPACT PR Chair(s), manage all homecoming promotion including: posters,
table tents, pocket schedules, print advertisements, radio advertisements, tabling, and meeting
presentations.
Hold a weekly committee meeting
Hold 11 hours of office time a week
Attendance to all IMPACT Board meetings, training sessions, retreats, and workshops.
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.
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 MSU and the
community as possible.
Help and Attend at IMPACT events
Ability to meet for at least 4 hours/week during the summer session
Edit, distribute, and facilitate the Homecoming Packet and Competition
Work with committee to develop a spirited theme
Coordinate 3+ committee members and 250+ allocation teams volunteers
Create day of plan organization including volunteer coordination, event logistics, ticket sales, and other
details for each event during Homecoming
Manage a $50,000+ budget including spending, tracking, fundraising, and balancing.
Coordinate the applications for the homecoming royalty
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Coordinate transportation and timing for the University President and Vice-Presidents during
Homecoming Parade.
Meet with community, student, and university leaders including the Mankato Mayor and MSU President
Coordinate decorating and cleaning of CSU for Homecoming
Work with Assistant Director for Campus Programs on all events and planning.
Jointly write a community and student letter with MSSA president
Recruit and grow Homecoming committee
Other duties assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
2.5 Cumulative GPA, Experience with student programming, Ability to meet communication and meeting
requirements throughout summer term. Attend three Homecoming Committee meetings and
complete 4 hours of shadowing time with Homecoming Chair during Homecoming week.
Arrangements will be made after application is received.
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Additional information on IMPACT can be found at:
http://www.mnsu.edu/studentactivities/impact
Application Due Date: September 21, 2012 at 4 PM
To apply for this position, pick up an application at the Student Activities Front Desk (173
Centennial Student Union) or online at www.mnsu.edu/activities/impact..... Contact
Information: IMPACT President, Kayla Lyman, 173 Centennial Student Union, Minnesota State
University, Mankato, MN 56001 Phone: 507-389-6076, TTY: 800-627-3529 or 71, E-mail:
kayla.lyman@mnsu.edu.