Application for Executive Board Position
2014-2015 School Year
Thank you for your interest in being an executive board member of Berkeley Women in Business. To
accommodate BWIB’s tremendous growth over the past year, we are expanding the existing
organization structure with new roles and redefined responsibilities. All roles are described at the end
of the application.
You may apply to up to two positions. Please follow the directions below outlining parts 1 through
5 of the application. Applications are to be submitted via email by Wednesday, April 9 at 11:59PM.
Interviews will be held the evenings of Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13. Email your completed
application packet to the following contacts when applying for these positions:
Vice President of Administration - coordinator@berkeleywomeninbusiness.com
Vice President of Communications - communications@berkeleywomeninbusiness.com
Vice President of Community Development - membership@berkeleywomeninbusiness.com
Vice President of Corporate Relations - professionaldev@berkeleywomeninbusiness.com
Vice President of Finance - finance@berkeleywomeninbusiness.com
Vice President of Marketing - marketing@berkeleywomeninbusiness.com
Vice President of Member Relations - membership@berkeleywomeninbusiness.com
Vice President of University Relations - universityrelations@berkeleywomeninbusiness.com
Vice President of Technology - communications@berkeleywomeninbusiness.com
Important:
 Send an email for each position you are applying to.
o Ex., if you are applying to VP of Marketing and VP of Finance, you will send two emails
to both contacts.
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When emailing your application, please use the exact following subject heading:
o [BWIB] First name, Last name, [Position(s) you are applying for]
o For example: [BWIB] Alyssa Tio, VP of Finance, VP of Marketing
1) Executive Officer Ranking:
Directions: Please rank in order the officer position you would like to fulfill. You may apply for and
rank up to two positions. See “Executive Officer Descriptions” at the end of this document for details
about responsibilities and expectations.
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Vice President of Administration _____
Vice President of Communications _____
Vice President of Community Development _____
Vice President of Corporate Relations _____
Vice President of Finance ____
Vice President of Marketing _____
Vice President of Member Relations _____
Vice President of University Relations _____
Vice President of Technology _____
2) General Questions:
Directions: Please limit answers to 200 words per question. You only need to answer these
questions once.
a.) Explain your past involvement with Berkeley Women in Business, including when you joined the
club, and committee and officer positions. What do you think has been your greatest contribution to
the club?
b.) What other organizations will you be involved with next year, and do you see this conflicting with
responsibilities to BWIB?
3) Position-Specific Questions:
Directions: Please answer the following questions separately for each position you are applying
for. Limit answers to 200 words per question.
A.) What skillsets make you the best candidate for this position?
Position 1:
Position 2:
B.) What innovative new ideas do you have for this position? Please walk us through this idea.
Position 1:
Position 2:
*If you are applying to marketing, answer this in Part B: What are some new ways to reach
students on campus?
*If you are applying to finance, answer this in Part B: What are some new fundraiser ideas,
and how would you execute them?
*If you are applying to member relations, answer this in Part B: What are some ways to
improve the existing mentorship program?
4) Personal Resume:
Directions: Please attach your resume along with this application for review.
5) Additional Information:
If you would to experience how executive board meetings run, you are invited to shadow a meeting on
Sunday, April 6 at 7PM. Please send an email to coordinator@berkeleywomeninbusiness.com
indicating your intent to attend.
Executive Officer applicants are required to represent Berkeley Women in Business during CalDay on
Saturday, April 12. Applicants will work one hour-long shift. We will send additional details once they
become available.
Please direct general application questions to president@berkeleywomeninbusiness.com.
Thank you for your application. You will be contacted to schedule your interview shortly.
Executive Officer Descriptions
2014-2015 School Year
Vice President of Administration
 Takes minutes at all executive board meetings
 Creates sign-in sheets for every event; tallies at end of semester for attendance awards
 Maintains club membership records
 Collects membership dues; creates and administers member intake questionnaire
 Maintains and updates public club calendar and email account
 Performs data analysis on members and interests; administers feedback surveys
 Creates and distributes weekly Berkeley Women in Business newsletter
 Secures room reservations and ensures all club events abide by Office of the Registrar Room
Reservation rules
 Reports to President
Vice President of Communications
 Oversees Communications Committee
 Maintains and expands BWIB’s social media presence (i.e. Facebook group and page, Twitter,
Instagram, Pinterest, etc.)
 Organizes and manages posts for BWIB internal blog
 Creates and maintains internal member resources (i.e. test bank, professional development
handouts, etc.)
 Manages integration of CalLink system into BWIB operations
 Facilitates overall communication within Berkeley Women in Business
 Reports to Internal Vice President
Vice President of Community Development
 Oversees Community Development Committee
 Organizes club socials and community service events throughout the year
 Plans club-wide retreat
 Plans the end-of-year banquet and end-of-Fall semester dinner
 Organizes committee orientation as well as officer retreat at the start of Fall semester
 Reports to Internal Vice President
Vice President of Corporate Relations
 Organizes corporate events and prioritizes sponsor events
 Communicates with VPs to arrange corporate events
 Checks in regularly with sponsors and addresses their sponsorship criteria
 Creates and manages corporate sponsorship packages
 Organize club office visits
 Works with VP of Administration and VP of Marketing to ensure events are promoted and any
appropriate announcements are conveyed to members
 Compiles and maintain list of BWIB corporate contacts
 Actively seeks out and engages potential corporate sponsors of Berkeley Women in Business
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Coordinates sponsorship payment with VP of Finance
Responsible for thank-you cards for visiting professionals
Reports to External Vice President
Vice President of Finance
 Oversees Finance committee
 Maintains accurate records of all club finances
 Process club deposits and approves reimbursements
 Responsible for all fundraising; holds at least 2 fundraising events per semester
 Completes and submits annual application for ASUC funding
 Records appropriate metrics (cost, profit, pros/cons of idea, improvements) of fundraisers
 Provide budgets for committees at beginning of each semester and/or major club events and
promotions
 Organizes order of BWIB club gear for members
 Reports to External Vice President; provides analysis of fundraising efforts
Vice President of Marketing
 Oversees Marketing committee
 Leads weekly committee meetings ensuring development of each committee member
 Generates graphics and visuals for event promotion, fundraising, website, and blog
 Manages all marketing merchandise according to budget as provided by VP of Finance
 Fulfills agreed-upon minimum requirements of hosting workshops
 Provides professional headshots for all paid members
 Coordinates all club-wide tabling, chalking, flyering, and other campus publicity
 Develops multimedia project for end-of-year banquet
 Facilitates additional marketing campaign(s) devised by committee
 Reports to Internal Vice President
Vice President of Member Relations
 Oversees Member Relations committee
 Arranges an internal mentorship program within Berkeley Women in Business
 Manages alumni relations by engaging former BWIB officers, graduated BWIB members, and
other lifetime members
 Holds bi-monthly meetings and club-wide networking or workshop events with alumnae
 Administers regular evaluations of mentorship and alumni program
Vice President of University Relations
 Oversees University Relations committee
 Actively engages with MBA Women in Leadership club; hosts events to foster relationship
between BWIB and MBA students
 Collaborate with other Haas-sponsored and on-campus organizations to expose BWIB
members more networking opportunities
 Works closely with the Career Center to co-host the Career Fair and Internship Fair
 Maintains contact with Haas faculty members by inviting them to give talks to BWIB
VP of Technology
 Establishes, maintains, and expands Berkeley Women in Business website
 Creates relevant officer email addresses
 Manages technology set up for all events; procures all equipment necessary
 Renews domain name and other necessary website features
 Works with VPs to ensure proper infrastructure is provided to all projects
The following descriptions are included to provide context only. They are not open to new applicants.
President
 Oversees all aspects of the organization; ensure effective communication among executive
board members
 Leads Executive Board meetings
 Represents the organization at Director’s Advisory Council (DAC) meetings
 Serves as primary contact to ASUC, the LEAD Center, and Haas School of Business
 Work closely with VP of Administration to ensure tasks are completed
 Meets with EVP and IVP to develop overall club strategy
 Receives and directs communications from potential partners to relevant VPs
 Serves as face of organization to potential community and professional partners
 Provides leadership and professional development opportunities to all officers
External & Internal Vice Presidents
 EVP oversees VPs of University Relations, Corporate Relations, and Finance
 IVP oversees VPs of Community Development, Member Relations, Communications,
Technology, and Marketing
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Serves as liaison between relevant VPs and president; serve as first point of contact to
respective VPs
Conducts check-ins, meetings, mentorship, and feedback for respective VPs
Strategizes with President to improve club's overall operational efficiency and to accommodate
future growth; emphasizes member recruitment and retention
Ensures said strategies and individual VP goals are met throughout the year
Organizes internal professional development opportunities
Both act as president when president is unable
EVP meets with corporate sponsors alongside VP of Corporate Relations in order to secure
funds and foster good relations on behalf of BWIB
If you have additional questions about these positions,
please email president@berkeleywomeninbusiness.com