Dance Marathon 2015
Board of Directors
Application
Our Credo
Families First
Everything Counts
Surrender Yourself
Qualifications
To qualify for a Director position, you must meet the following basic qualifications:
 Must be a full-time, Rutgers University student.
 Must have and maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA
 Must be in good standing with Rutgers University
 A full year of Dance Marathon involvement (Director, Assistant Director or Captain)
is preferred. Comparable leadership/planning experiences may also be considered.
 Successful completion of previous Dance Marathon leadership responsibilities.
Application Instructions
All candidates must complete the attached application. Applications should be submitted
electronically to ofsa@echo.rutgers.edu no later than Thursday, May 1st.
Interviews
Please note: Not all applicants are guaranteed an interview. Candidates selected for an
interview will be notified by May 2nd
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Interviews will be held Sunday, May 4th.
Interviews will last 45 minutes.
Please wear professional attire.
If invited to interview, candidates will be provided with interview preparation
instructions.
Important Director Information
If selected, you must be able to commit to the following (there are no exceptions):
 Board of Directors planning retreat – May 19, 20, 21
 Summer Board Meetings – twice a month
 Summer Team Meetings – Directors & Assistant Directors
 Director/CPT Retreat – August 28 & 29 (overnight)
 Weekly BOD/CPT meetings (Fall Semester: 7:30 PM / Spring Semester 7:00 PM)
 Football/Basketball Concessions – a minimum of 4 games
 Commit to raise $700.00 no later than February 23, 2015.
 Dance Marathon weekend – April 10, 11 & 12, 2015
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors serves as the leadership team for Dance Marathon 2015.
As a group, the Directors will set both broad and specific goals. It is their responsibility
to provide the vision for next year’s Marathon. Individually, each Director will be
responsible for one of the seven core areas of Marathon planning. All Directors will be
expected to exhibit the following attributes:
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Knowledge and understanding of the Dance Marathon’s history and purpose
Well-developed communication skills, both written and oral
Ability to work cooperatively in a team setting
Ability to hold peers/friends accountable
Ability to handle diverse responsibilities
Willingness to create and implement new ideas
Willingness to commit the necessary time and energy needed by Dance Marathon
A strong passion for the Dance Marathon
Director Positions
Director of Communication: This Director is charged with creating an effective
communication strategy, using a variety of communication methods. The members of
this team will coordinate all public relations strategies, manage the DM website, produce
videos and coordinate all social media activity.
Director of Entertainment: This Director will plan ambitious and creative Dance
Marathon events. This team will create a comprehensive entertainment/activity plan for
all pre-Marathon events as well as Marathon weekend activities. Responsibilities will
include Theme Hour planning, Sunrise Walk, Morale, Video/media productions, Line
Dance, activities/contests and Marathon entertainment.
Director of Finance: This Director will manage all financial aspects of the Dance
Marathon. The Director will create a comprehensive plan to solicit university and
corporate funding. In addition, the Finance team will track all student fundraising efforts
and coordinate special fundraising events. Additional areas of responsibility include,
football/basketball concession fundraisers and DM Gear sales. Students applying for this
position should have some background in accounting/finance.
Director of Hospitality: This Director is responsible for planning, procuring and serving
a balanced menu for Marathon weekend. Areas of responsibility include solicitation/
purchasing, logistics and kitchen/catering area management. Students applying for this
position should have some experience in the food service industry.
Director of Operations: This Director will coordinate all logistical planning for preMarathon and Marathon weekend activities. Areas of responsibility include security,
emergency services, inventory, parking, visitor credentials, cleaning, vehicles and RAC
set-up and breakdown. This team will work closely with university staff to coordinate all
logistical aspects of Marathon weekend.
Director of University Relations: This Director is charged with creating/enhancing
relationships with key university constituencies. Areas of responsibility include the
planning and/or coordination of all special events including DM involvement at New
Student Orientation. In addition, this team will interface with all major
governing/programming councils (and their members) to promote Dance Marathon
involvement. University Relations will also oversee the year-long RU4Kids program.
Director of Volunteer Management: This Director will effectively educate and manage
the Dance Marathon volunteer contingent (Dancers, Captains and Volunteers). The
Volunteer Management Team will coordinate all Dancer logistics (registration,
communication and education). In addition this team will plan and execute all hiring and
training events and coordinate all staff logistics (registration, communication and
scheduling.)
Questions should be directed to:
JoAnn Arnholt
Dance Marathon Advisor
17 Bartlett St., CAC
848-932-7692
advisor@marathon.rutgers.edu
RU Dance Marathon
Board of Directors Application
Due Thursday, May 1, 2014
Name:
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RU Email Address:
_____________________ Cell Phone: _____________________
GPA:
_____________________ RUID: __________________________
Class Rank for fall 14:
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
5th Yr./Grad.
Director Positions: Please rank your top three preferences.
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Director of Communications
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Director of Entertainment
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Director of Finance
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Director of Hospitality
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Director of Operations
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Director of University Relations
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Director of Volunteer Management
On a separate sheet, please retype the question and answer each thoroughly. Attach this
cover sheet to your answer pages.
1. Please list the approximate number of academic credits you plan to take for fall 14
and spring 15. What is your major?
2. What are your summer 2014 work/school/internship plans?
3. Will you have a job or internship during fall 14 or spring 15? How many hours per
week are required for this job or internship?
4. Please include an up-to-date resume with your completed application.
Due: Thursday, May 1, 2014
Submit your completed application to ofsa@echo.rutgers.edu