October 29, 2012
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 Kayla Lyman, 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, November 19, 2012. Please only turn in the IMPACT Team
Application Sheet and your responses to the attached questions; the rest of the packet
you may keep.
The interview will be held on Tuesday, November 27 starting at 5:00 PM. If your
application is selected for interview, you will be contacted to set up an interview time. If
you are unable to make the interview time please contact Kayla Lyman as soon as
possible and an alternate time will be set up.
Once you arrive for your 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:
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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)
Your vision for IMPACT
Your time commitments for the next year
Any other relevant information you would like to share with us
For this portion of the interview you will have a maximum of 5 minutes to share with us
the above information and then directly following there will be a question and answer
time where the current IMPACT Board will ask you various questions. GOOD LUCK!
Kayla Lyman
IMPACT Team President
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.
Attendance to all IMPACT Board meetings, training sessions, retreats,
and workshops.
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.
Responsible for planning and executing weekly committee meetings.
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 MSU and the community as possible.
IMPACT Team Application Sheet
Name: ____________________________________________
Phone Number: _____________________
Address: ___________________________________________
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E-mail Address: ________________________________________________________________
What is your time availability Tuesday evenings: __________________________________
Please type or write your answers legibly to the following questions on a separate sheet
of paper:
1. What are three visions you have for IMPACT?
2. Please list any previous leadership experience 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 do you perceive as the biggest challenges for the IMPACT Team?
5. What is your previous involvement with IMPACT?
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 likely, and four (4) being the
least likely. You do not have to select all options.
_____ Homecoming Chair
_____ Mavericks After Dark Chair
_____ Speakers Chair
_____ Stomper’s Cinema Chair
IMPACT Team Open Positions
IMPACT HOMECOMING CHAIR
SALARY: $600.00
OPENING DATE: October 19, 2012
APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 19, 2012 at 4 PM
Position: November 2012 – December 2013
Date of Appointment: November 27, 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
Attend all required retreats including Winter retreat January 8th and 9th.
Attend weekly board meetings comprised of 5pm-6pm Tuesday and Thursday through Fall 2012 Semester.
Spring Semester times are TBA
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.
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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
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.
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 MAVERICK’S AFTER DARK
SALARY: $250.00
OPENING DATE: October 29, 2012 (Applications available Monday, October 29)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 19, 2012 at 4 PM
Position: November 2012 – May 2013
Date of Appointment: November 27, 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 8th and 9th.
 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.
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Responsibility to keep the Student Activities Office informed of all programs and service
information.
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.
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.
Application
IMPACT SPEAKERS CHAIR
SALARY: $250.00
OPENING DATE: October 29, 2012
APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 19, 2012 at 4 PM
Position: November 2012 – December 2013
Date of Appointment: November 27, 2012
RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Public Speaking in front of large crowds and media
 Hold 11 hours of office time a week
 Attendance to all IMPACT Board meetings, training sessions, retreats, and workshops.
 Attend all required retreats including Winter retreat January 8th and 9th.
 Attend weekly board meetings comprised of 5pm-6pm Tuesday and Thursday through Fall 2012
Semester. Spring Semester times are TBA
 Consistent evaluation of programs and projects with the appropriate advisor according to the
importance, relevance, and needs of the University and community.
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Attend and support all IMPACT events when requested. Notify leadership of absence at least 48
hours prior to each event.
Responsible for completing the necessary IMPACT and Student Activities Office reports: event
evaluations, program proposals, programming worksheet, etc.
Attend and facilitate weekly committee meetings, including agenda creation, group bonding,
program selection, and volunteer coordination.
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.
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.
Meet regularly with IMPACT Public Relations chairs to coordinate print and digital promotion.
Help and Attend at IMPACT events.
Responsibility to set personal goals and objectives for the school year.
Awareness of prospective members and active recruitment and training of new members.
Plan at least 3 educational speakers for the full year, the rest can be entertainment acts of some
sort
Manage a $10,000+ budget including spending, tracking, fundraising, and balancing
Collaborate with at least one department and Mankato Community on campus for an event,
once a semester
Other duties assigned
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. 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 STOMPER’S CINEMA
SALARY: $250.00
OPENING DATE: October 29, 2012 (Applications available Monday, October 29)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 19, 2012 at 4 PM
Position: November 2012 – May 2013
Date of Appointment: November 27, 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 8th and 9th.
 Attend weekly board meetings comprised of 5pm-6pm Tuesday and Thursday through
Fall 2012 Semester. Spring Semester times are TBA
 Program one film per week within the Stomper’s Cinema Budget.
 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.
 Bring at least two documentaries or independent films a semester
 Reach out to community members promoting movies
 Work with Swank to select and order movies
 Plan at least one special promo/event for films a semester
 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.
 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.
 Create day of plan organization including volunteer coordination, event logistics, ticket
sales, and other details for each event.
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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.
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.