Director of Student Relations

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Position Summary:

The director of student relations manages and promotes student engagement within the chapter by developing and executing initiatives such as a scholarship program, internship program, college outreach efforts, and student special interest groups.

Time Commitment:

Term: One year

Estimated Time Requirements per month:

• Attending board meetings: 2 hours plus travel time (voluntary)
• Attending student relations committee meetings: 2-3 hours plus travel time
• Attending monthly chapter meetings: 3 hours plus travel time (voluntary)
• Communicating with VP of Engagement: 2-4 hours

Responsibilities:

Student Recruitment and Engagement

• Serves as a liaison between local educational institutions and the chapter
• Encourages local academia to participate in ATD Higher Education community
• Serves as liaison between members of the student relations committee and the chapter board
• Serves as communications link between students and chapter in disseminating information relative to student programs, scholarships, internships, and CPLP certification
• Works with local academia to encourage student participation in local professional chapter meetings
• Communicates with local academia to provide classroom visits to discuss the talent development profession, ATD and chapter membership, internships/scholarships, etc.
• Participates in the development and implementation of short-term and long-term strategic planning for the chapter

Student Special Interest Group (SIG)

• Provides guidance and direction relative to the organization of student special interest groups
• Selects and acts as a liaison to a faculty advisor or chapter member(s) to head the group, report back to the board, and attend group meetings regularly
• Ensures a reduced rate is established for student members
• Establishes a mentoring program with current members and student members

Board Participation

• Supports and promotes chapter affiliation requirements (CARE), and the strategic goals and action plans of the chapter
• Represents the chapter professionally and ethically in all business functions/organizational activities
• Attends and participates in all board and chapter meetings. Participates in other chapter events, committee meetings, and regional conferences as available

Qualifications:

• Member of ATD National and local chapter
• Skilled in written and verbal communication, personal interaction, and problem-solving
• Ability to plan, organize, and execute activities as required by the position
• Ability to complete projects within established timeframes
• Ability to delegate tasks and monitor follow-through
• Ability to fully participate in chapter programs and board meetings
• Has a willingness to advocate for the chapter
• Ability to seek others out as volunteers