IMPACT MAVERICK’S AFTER DARK
SALARY: $375.00
OPENING DATE: August 24, 2012 (Applications available Monday, August 27)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 21, 2012 at 4 PM
Position: September 2012 – May 2013
Date of Appointment: October 5, 2012
RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Hold 11 office hours
 Attend and facilitate weekly committee meetings, including agenda creation, group
bonding, program selection, and volunteer coordination.
 Attend all required retreats including Winter retreat January 9th and 10th.
 Attend weekly board meetings comprised of 5pm-6pm Tuesday and Thursday through
Fall 2012 Semester. Spring Semester times are TBA
 Weekly one on one with advisor
 Work with Vice-President of Recruitment and Retention to conduct event evaluation
and assessment, including survey before and after events.
 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 study
body.
 Work is RSO Graduate Assistant to partner with at minimum three outside organizations
for each event.
 Attend and support all IMPACT events when requested. Notify leadership of absence at
least 48 hours prior to each event.
 Hold monthly meetings with Public Relations Chair(s) to facilitate graphic design, press
release, and other external media requests.
 Consult with Public Relation chair on appropriate timeline for submission and deadlines
for graphic requests and press releases.
 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 musical styles across campus.
 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.
 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.
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Create day of plan organization including volunteer coordination, event logistics, ticket
sales, and other details for each event.
Manage a $16,000+ budget including spending, tracking, fundraising, and balancing
Activity provide opportunities to build committee membership and development
including, but limited to leadership opportunities, delegation of tasks and
responsibilities, skill development, and committee participation.
Complete at least one innovative promotional campaign for each event.
Attend the National Association of Campus Activities regional conference with the
newly elected board.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
2.5 Cumulative GPA, Experience with student programming, Ability to meet communication and meeting
requirements throughout summer term.
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. Strong public speaking and persuasion skills. Assertive
negotiation practices. Remains objective during periods of stress, adapt to public speaking, including
large profile interviews, Ability to plan, strategize, and process large events. Length of service on existing
IMPACT committees. 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