CUPA-HR Southern Region
CUPA-HR Southern Region Open Board Positions
The CUPA-HR Southern Region board of directors is inviting nominations for the following board positions.
Southern Region Chair-Elect (3-year Commitment)
Serves as the Program Chair for the annual region conference, assists the Region Chair with planning projects throughout the year, collaborates with the Chair and the Professional Development Coordinator to select conference keynote speakers, and assumes the duties of the chair in the chair’s temporary absence.
Treasurer
Works closely with the Region Chair and CUPA-HR national office accounting staff to manage all region revenues and expenses. The Treasurer shall work closely with the Region Chair and national office staff to estimate revenues and expenditures associated with the annual region conference. The Treasurer also manages expenditures from other region accounts and approves expense reimbursements for all region board members. The Treasurer also works closely with CUPA-HR national office accounting staff to ensure appropriate financial accountability in accordance with annual audit guidelines.
Secretary
The Secretary shall record minutes of all regional board meetings and regional annual business meetings; type, copy and distribute minutes to board members for review, finalize minutes after review; present minutes for approval at appropriate meetings; arranges for posting minutes on the region’s website; communicates the name, title, school, address, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address of all elected officers to the Chief Executive Officer of the national CUPA-HR within seven days of election; maintain materials from each conference and meeting. Secretary shall also serve as the region’s Historian.
Creative Marketing Coordinator
Serves as editor of regional marketing communications, and webmaster for the region and conference websites; works with the CUPA-HR national office and Southern regional board members to develop conference themes, logo and website content/design and incorporate it throughout the annual conference marketing material; and assists with developing promotional strategies for regional board activities and programs.
Professional Development Coordinator
Provides leadership in the development and implementation of professional development activities in the region including coordinating the call for presentations for the region’s annual conference, assisting the Chair-Elect and the Chair in securing keynote speakers for the annual conference, managing audio-visual and room setups for the annual conference, planning the conference program, and coordinating conference evaluations.
Membership Coordinator
Works with the CUPA-HR national office staff and state chapter leadership to cultivate new members; welcomes new members into the region; coordinates the first-timers reception at the annual conference; provides membership reports to the board and membership as needed.
To qualify for Southern Region Board positions, individuals must:
- Hold an active position in a CUPA-HR member institution within the region.
- Have the support of his or her institution to attend all board meetings and related activities as appropriate, for the duration of the term of office.
- Have a commitment to contribute the time, interest, ability and resources necessary to complete assignments promptly and professionally.
These individuals will typically also:
- Have at least five years’ experience as a human resource professional, ideally in higher education.
- Have a record of active participation in and knowledge of CUPA-HR.
- Have demonstrated leadership abilities.
Nomination and Election Process
Nomination or self-nomination for a regional board position is made by submitting a letter of interest and résumé via e-mail to Matt Hawks by January 30, 2012.
Nomination materials should include:
- A letter of interest that includes:
- A description of how qualifications are met;
- Reasons for wanting to serve in the desired role; and
- Any other information that may be helpful.
- A résumé that includes:
- Professional experience; and
- Prior volunteer experience and activities.