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Chief of Staff (1): Will assist and advise the President and Vice President in all matters pertaining to UGBC. Demanding a great deal of time and commitment, responsibilities will include the management of interactions between all departments, organization of meetings and notes from meetings, and the general maintenance and guidance of the Cabinet. The Chief of Staff must meet frequently with the President and Vice President, as well the Executive Staff, working extensively to help prepare Board of Trustees presentations and draft proposals as needed. The Chief will also be in charge of arranging office hours for all Cabinet members, keeping attendance at meetings, and collecting regular reports from each department. The Chief of Staff is expected to coordinate the organization of a UGBC file cabinet that will contain a folder/binder for each UGBC department and the UGBC MyFiles account. He/She will work with the Chief of Staff from ALC & GLC and the Senate Vice-President to ensure fluid communication throughout all groups. He/She will also be responsible for a yearly repot detailing the progress made by UGBC throughout the year.

Executive Staff (2): Will work closely with the President, Vice President, and Chief of Staff as an assistant. Each member of the Executive staff will aid in researching and planning Board of Trustees presentations, as well as assisting in any proposals that require drafting. Specifically, each member of the Exec Staff will work on projects and issues that are essential components of the Dea-Hirs platform.

Director of University Speakers (1): Will work throughout the year to secure nationally recognized speakers for both the fall and spring semester. Must work closely with the President and Vice President and also be able to network with applicable departments in UGBC and other groups on campus in order to hold such events. This position must be actively communicating and pursuing these events beginning over the summer.

Director of Health Services (1): Will work closely with the President and Vice President concerning health issues on campus. He/she will work to ensure students are aware of the current campus health resources available as well as assist with additional health service resources such as a medical amnesty policy. In addition, he/she will work closely and be in communication with Administrators and students working on the sexual health initiative.

Director of UNITY (1): Will be responsible for continuing the work of U.N.I.T.Y. (United Nationalities Integrated Throughout the Year) in trying to bring groups of different backgrounds on this campus together. This director will work to program events with ALC, GLC, FACES, the AHANA Caucus, and other cultural and ethnic groups on campus to celebrate culture and diversity. It is expected that this director will meet with leaders of different culture groups and other UGBC departments regularly throughout the year as a liaison for UGBC – the directors will then report back to the UGBC President and Vice President.

Director of Campus Outreach (1): Will creatively address the main concern of the student body in regards to UGBC, i.e. visibility, accountability, accessibility, and transparency. The director will be responsible for creating tangible ways in which UGBC can be more visible to BC students, furthering the communication of all groups and students on campus, and fostering the campus environment that students want to experience.  Specifically, this director will coordinate with the Director of Clubs, Sports, and Activities, Director of Street Team, and the Associate Director of the Communications Department to improve UGBC’s outreach and image to the BC community.  

Director of Mentoring Leadership Program (2): will be responsible for selecting, through an application process, the participants of the program that pairs Cabinet members with chosen members of the incoming freshmen class, or the Class of 2012. This position includes coordinating the program throughout the year by arranging pertinent lectures, meeting with the group weekly, organizing service days and retreats, ensuring that there is a strong relationship with ALA, helping the MLP members plan events, and preparing the freshman members to be the future leaders of UGBC. It is expected that these directors have the MLP class finalized by the end of September 2009.

Director of Learning to Serve (2): will be responsible for selecting 40-50 freshmen to be a part of the Learning to Serve program. These members will be responsible for selecting service placements, means of transportation, and ten upperclassmen to serve as group leaders for student placements around Boston.

Director of Sales and Marketing (1) Will work to increase sponsorships and promotion opportunities for UGBC. Duties include creating partnerships with businesses and companies, matching sales promotions to specific events, and creating collaterals and literature that can be used to brand and market UGBC to the external community. Prior experience in sales or marketing is preferred.

Director of Fiscal Affairs (1): will assist the President and Vice President in all matters pertaining to fiscal issues of UGBC. He/She is the "Accountant" of UGBC. He/She will be responsible for writing weekly reports to the President, and communicating fiscal matters with the other Executive Directors.  This person must establish good relations with the Kathy Paglia & Dean Mark Miceli (SPO). This individual must sign all paperwork for money transfers and must always know the status of all department budgets.

Executive Director of Communications (1): Will oversee both the communication for all of UGBC and will also work to aid in the mass communication of Senate, ALC, and GLC. He/She will be responsible for reporting the activities of the department at weekly meetings. The ED must develop new, exciting ideas on how to publicize and communicate with the student body more efficiently (aka move beyond banners and flyers). The ED will meet with their department weekly and with the President and Vice President bi-weekly, as well as be in charge of distributing information (plans, events, issues being addressed) to all of the student newspapers. This student must have at least one year of UGBC experience.

Associate Director of Communications (1): will work with and assist the ED and the entire department in all matters pertaining to Cabinet as a whole. He/She will also be in charge of increasing the visibility of UGBC beyond just the programming work that UGBC does as well as manage the day to day operation of the department. This includes finding ways to update the student body on UGBC policy and initiatives as well as creating events to ensure that the student voice is heard. He/She will help run weekly meetings, coordinate department events and maintain communication with the Communications department and the rest of UGBC.

Director of Print Design (3): will be responsible for the designing of logos, posters, and banner designs for all UGBC events. The directors will be expected to manifest their creativity in a marketable way that will increase visibility and participation in UGBC events. Applicants for this position should have a working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and/or PageMaker. Sample work is encouraged with the application.

Director of Visual Marketing (4): will work as a united body to focus on publicizing all UGBC events. Responsibilities will include developing, researching, and executing innovative and creative ideas for marketing of UGBC events. These directors will be asked to serve as “historians” of UGBC and take as many photos from events over the year as possible. Tasks will include the production of banners, management of A-Frames/easels, and distribution of print materials. Directors will also function as liaisons to Dining Services and ResLife in order to maximize the means in which students are informed of events.

Director of Computer Technology (1): will serve as the web technician for UGBC.org. This director will be responsible for daily updates, bi-weekly e-mails, monthly online polls, maintaining all that the website currently has to offer, including PEPs and REPs, while improving it with new features. Critical computer skills, creativity, and organization are essential. It is expected that this director backs up all data on the UGBC MyFiles account.

Director of TV & Flat Screen Operations (1): will be responsible for any and all programs, presentations, or productions involving the use of television or video produced by UGBC. The director will also receive the approved flyers from the AD to put on the flat screens throughout campus. He/She will maintain all equipment and assist any student who wants to utilize UGBC TV. Specifically, He/She will also make an effort to get access to a satellite feed in the O’Connell House over the summer of 2009.

Videographer (1): will be responsible for all video related features pertaining to UGBC. Responsibilities include writing scripts for commercials and special features as well as filming stories and specific UGBC events. Past experience with film and video, creativity, and past use of I-Movie and Final Cut Pro is preferred. Additionally, will also assist in filming and taking pictures at select UGBC events.

Director of Street Team (1): will work extensively with the Directors of Visual Marketing to brainstorm active communication ideas as well as purchase and organize distribution of these marketing materials. Also, for high profile events with a large target audience, directors are in charge of organizing and executing dorm walks and other marketing campaigns. These directors will recruit students to join the Street Team (namely on Student Activities Day or by reference) and will work towards the mission of increasing the visibility and presence of UGBC and its events.

Executive Director of Student Life (1): will be responsible for overseeing the Student Life Department. This position requires serving as a resource, advisor, and supervisor, ensuring that the department runs efficiently and smoothly. He/She will be responsible for reporting the activities of the department to the President, Vice President, and the Chief of Staff along with the other Executive Directors at bi-weekly meetings. The Executive Director is responsible for setting the direction for the department through his/her vision, ideas and commitment to improving the community. The ED of Student Life will be expected to represent UGBC to upper-level Administrators on initiatives from the Student Life department. In addition, they will also be expected to sit on the Vice President’s Advisory Committee, run by the Vice President for Student Affairs. This student must have at least one year of UGBC experience.

Associate Director of Student Life (1): will work with and assist the ED and the entire department in all matters pertaining to the Cabinet as a whole. He/She will oversee the day to day operation of the department, such as helping run weekly meetings (by writing and emailing a weekly agenda), coordinating department events and maintaining communication with the rest of UGBC. The AD will meet and work regularly with the Executive Department and the UGBC Senate in order to ensure that all initiatives are being addressed.

Director of Transportation (1): will be responsible for all UGBC initiatives working towards improving transportation and parking for students. He/She will serve as a liaison with the BC Manager of Transportation and Parking, PJ Capadonna. Some of the projects this director will oversee include but are not limited to ensuring the smooth introduction of a GPS system for BC shuttle buses, oversight of the Grocery Shuttles as well as a Taxi Share system on ugbc.org.

Director of Dining (1): will be responsible for all UGBC initiatives working towards improving BC dining. He/She will serve as the liaison between BC Dining and the student body, and is expected to organize a dining services committee that will meet regularly with BC Dining. This committee is not limited to UGBC representatives and will have sign ups on Student Activities Day. This Director will also look to put on events that educate and encourage students about cooking on campus. Also, it is expected that this Director work in conjunction with the Directors of Visual Marketing to improve UGBC’s publicity in the dining halls.

Director of Off-Campus Relations (1): Will play a significant role in UGBC’s involvement with off-campus issues. Duties include working with ODSD and Residential Life to improve the resources provided to future off-campus students such as information on leases, contracts and landlords, putting on events that are tailored to students who live off campus, working with the Administration to clarify the role of the Community Liaison (off-campus RA) and working to improve BC’s reputation in the Brighton Community by attending local neighborhood meetings. The ultimate role of this director is to ensure that off-campus students feel represented and supported at Boston College.

Director of IT Services (1): This director will be responsible for compiling and distributing information regarding IT services that are available on campus and those services that may be available in the future. They will also actively seek student feedback and input for ways that IT can continue to meet the ever changing technological needs of students on campus. Specifically, this director will work diligently to implement satellite printing stations on campus as well as work with the Administration to review the Printing Policy. This position requires technological enthusiasm, but computer skills are not required.

Director of Residential Life (1): will work closely with Residential Assistants and the Office of Residential Life regarding student complaints and opinions on residence issues. This director will be responsible for communicating with the RHA for programming and policy based initiatives. This director will work on initiatives such increasing sustainable practices in each residence hall, and increasing the presence of UGBC through planning small scale UGBC events within in residence halls.

Director of Clubs, Sports, and Activities (1): will serve as a liaison to registered clubs, organizations, and club sports to make sure their issues are addressed here at BC. This director will work closely with the Vice President and reach out to club Presidents to help form relationships between UGBC and other organizations on campus. This director will create several caucuses that should meet regularly to discuss issues affecting student clubs. They will also create and implement a student leader pledge for club and organization leaders on campus.

Director of Student Rights (1): Will head up a small team of student rights advisors who are trained by ODSD to accompany students who have judicial hearings on campus. This director will also head a committee of students outside of UGBC to update and enhance the Know Your Rights Document.

Director of Fine Arts (1): will take much needed steps in terms of UGBC relations with student artists, actors, and music organizations on campus by organizing events in which different student groups collaborate. This director will also bring the concerns of student artists to the UGBC, advance the mission of the Arts in UGBC programming, and work with University art councils. This person will act as an advocate for student artists and all campus Art groups.

Executive Director of University Affairs (1): will be responsible for overseeing the University Affairs Department. This position requires serving as a resource, advisor, and supervisor, ensuring that the department runs efficiently and smoothly. He/She will be responsible for reporting the activities of the department to the President, Vice President, and Chief of Staff along with the other Executive Directors at weekly meetings. The Executive Director is responsible for setting the direction for the department through his/her vision, ideas and commitment to improving the community. The ED of University Affairs will be expected to represent UGBC to upper-level Administrators on initiatives from the University Affairs department. This student must have at least one year of UGBC experience.

Associate Director of University Affairs (1): will work with and assist the ED and the entire department in all matters pertaining to the Cabinet as a whole. He/She will oversee the day to day operation of the department, such as helping run weekly meetings (by writing and emailing a weekly agenda), coordinating department events and maintaining communication with the rest of UGBC. The AD will meet and work regularly with the Executive Department and the UGBC Senate in order to ensure that all issues are being addressed.

Director of Sustainability (2): Will be responsible for educating the students and raising awareness on campus about environmental issues. These directors will focus on environmental concerns at BC such as working to initiate better recycling efforts, encouraging BC to purchase carbon offsets and many of the other current environmental initiatives that currently exists. They will also work with the Environmental Action Committee in order to better serve the environmental needs of our community. These directors are expected to continue the efforts started previously on the Energy Conservation Policy and to promote creative ways to improve implementation. They will sit on the Sustain BC bi-weekly meetings and is expected to work closely with EcoPledge. These individuals will work with Directors of Off-Campus Relations & Director of ResLife to improve recycling habits for students off and on campus. It is expected that applicants demonstrate a strong affinity, knowledge base, or history in environmental policy.

Director of Diversity Development (1): Will work hand-in-hand with the ALC and GLC to work on initiatives to further diversify Boston College. They will also assist and support the Asian Caucus and AHANA Leadership Council with the naming of the Asian-American Scholarship, and spend time further researching the Cultural Diversity Core and building upon previous research and work.

Director of Service Issues (2): will work with and assist existing international and domestic volunteer groups, organizations, and trips to open these opportunities to more students. These directors will work extensively with the Volunteer and Serving Learning Center in order to provide student input and concerns to administrators. These directors will also play a key role in the initiative of establishing a university fund to be used for service trips. They will work with the Advancement Office to encourage alumni to donate to service trips.

Director of Academic Affairs (2): Will represent the interests and concerns of the student body in matters of academics. They will be responsible for researching academic issues, working with students, faculty, and administrators, and heading a standing committee on academic issues of concern to the student body. Some academic initiatives for this year include promoting the expansion of E-Syallabi online and working to revise the core curriculum. Further, these students must work closely with the offices of the Provost, Vice Provost, and appropriate Vice Presidents to voice student concerns.

Director of Advising and Career Services (1): Will work with the Directors of Academic Affairs as well as the offices of the Provost and academic departments to improve advising and career services on campus. Specifically, goals include implementing an advisor evaluation form, implementing a peer advising system in the College of Arts and Sciences, and working with the Academic Advising center to ensure that all students receive the advising resources they need.

Director of Student Formation (1): Will work closely with the Administration and departments to integrate developmental experiences and opportunities for students on campus. Specifically, this director will work to create a Jesuit Heritage week to look into what it means to be a Jesuit university and also will work to implement a mentoring program pairing student leaders with other students as well as ensuring that students have a voice and opinion in the foundation of the Center for Student Formation. This director will work closely with departments such as Intersections, Residential Life, the Provost’s office, and the Vice President for Student Affairs.

Campus Entertainment Department:

Executive Director of Campus Entertainment (1): will be responsible for overseeing the Campus Entertainment Department. This position requires serving as a resource, supervisor, and advisor in ensuring that the department runs efficiently. It is expected that this ED has experience within the department historically and demonstrates an affinity for entertainment. The ED will work extensively with the President, Vice President and Chief of Staff, and will be required to report events to these and the other members of Cabinet each week. The ED is responsible for ensuring that the programming needs of all students are met through concerts, shows, and other acts. The ED will serve as the liaison between the Campus Entertainment Department and outside clubs and groups to promote co-sponsorship. Further, the Executive Director must work in conjunction with the Administration in BC Athletics, BCPD, BOC, Facilities, and ResLife to maintain efficiency. This student must have at least one year of UGBC experience.

Associate Director of Campus Entertainment (1): will work with and assist the ED and the entire department in all matters pertaining to the Cabinet as a whole. He/She will oversee the day to day operation of the department, such as helping run weekly meetings (by writing and emailing a weekly agenda), coordinating department events and maintaining communication with the rest of UGBC. He/She will work closely with the Directors of Finance in order to maintain a strict budget, and will also ensure that the mission of the department is maintained and in-line with the mission of the rest of UGBC.

Director of Special Events (2): will work with and assist the entire department in all matters pertaining to programming and the Cabinet as a whole. This position will focus on organizing traditional events like Homecoming, Christmas Tree Lighting, and Spring Weekend and look to expand upon these ideas while establishing new traditions.

Director of Pub Series (1): will be tasked with creating fun events to take place in the Rat or at other on-campus locations. These directors must use creativity to help create events and activities that students will enjoy and that will keep this campus active. These directors will be also charged with finding things that will appeal to the 21+ crowd. In addition, these directors should work with the Directors of Concert/Comedy Series, making some of their events a joint program. Applicant must be 21+.

Director of Concert/Comedy Series (1): will be responsible for coordinating a series of concert events to showcase local, new, and upcoming bands, as well as comedy acts. These will preferably not overlap with the Night on the Heights events in the Chocolate Bar, and instead will move towards a venue on lower campus. This director will also be encouraged to develop events to showcase student talent at BC, such as Battle of the Bands. This director should work with the Directors of Special Events, Community Events, and Pub Series throughout the year to help program the various acts – specifically bringing smaller acts to campus more frequently (acts who would play for free).

Directors of Athletic Affairs (2): will be responsible for developing student enthusiasm for athletics at BC. These directors will be required to bring attention and school spirit to all BC athletic teams. Activities will include pep rallies, bettering the Super Fan Tradition, and increasing the number of trips to away games. In addition, the directors will be responsible for giving input and advice for the Super Fan Rewards Program. These directors will be responsible for organizing, recruiting, and participating in the Boston College Athletics Board. The Athletics Board will meet regularly with the BC External Operations office to voice Superfan concerns and pursue the establishment of more BC traditions, such as Midnight Madness.

Director of Faculty, Administration, Student Programming (2): will work closely with the AD of University Affairs to plan and organize related events. These Directors must plan the Breaking the Barriers Ball, The State of the Heights address, and the Mary Kaye Waldron Award selection process and dinner. It is expected that these directors also head up a small committee of non UGBC members when planning these events.

Director of Weekend programming (1): Will be responsible for working with the Nights on the Heights Programming board to put on programs during the weekend. He/she will work sit on the programming board and assist with the creation and implementation of weekend programming as well as work with the Residence Hall Association (RHA) and RA’s in programming events.

Executive Director of SACI (1): will be responsible for overseeing the Social and Cultural Issues Department. This position requires serving as a resource, advisor, and supervisor, ensuring that the department runs efficiently and smoothly. He/She will be responsible for reporting the activities of the department to the President, Vice President, and Chief of Staff along with the other Executive Directors at weekly meetings. The Executive Director is responsible for setting the direction for the department through his/her vision, ideas and commitment to improving the community. This student must have at least one year of UGBC experience.

Director of Women’s Issues (2): will be responsible for educating and creating awareness about women’s issues on campus. These directors will also be responsible for increasing awareness of support available for victims of sexual assault, as well as education on prevention of such incidents through the Sexual Assault Network (SANet). These directors will be working on the development of an online resource center through UGBC.org with the WRC and members of ALC and GLC. These directors will work closely with the Women’s Resource Center and the Women’s Issues Council.

Director of Political Action (1): will be responsible for representing political issues of concern on this campus and in our community. This position will study legislation and government decisions and raise awareness about how they affect BC and our communities, specifically issues such as the current economic state and governmental decisions. This director will help to educate and inform the student body through forums, speakers and panels. This director will also work closely with members of other political groups on campus.

Director of Social Action (1): This director will hold forums and speaking engagements on social justice, and working in co-sponsorship with other groups on campus to make BC more aware of social issues in the United States and abroad.

Director of Religious Affairs (1): will promote dialogue and awareness of religious diversity and acceptance through arranging faculty speakers, and holding traditional religious events (dinners/ holiday celebrations). This director will be responsible for meeting with members of all the student religious groups on campus and voice their concerns to administrators and the ED of Social and Cultural Issues. He/She must work with Campus Ministry to have an understanding on the role of faith at Boston College.

Chief of Staff (1): The Senate Chief of Staff will assist and advise the Senate President and Vice President in all matters pertaining to UGBC Senate. Duties will include taking minutes at meetings, various managerial tasks such external communication with other groups and organizations, planning and organizing meetings and agendas, and compiling co-sponsorship follow up reports. Additionally, the Chief of Staff will be in charge of creating a standard operating procedure manual for UGBC Senate as well as a yearly binder outlining all Senate activities.

Senate Press Secretary (1): The Senate Press Secretary will be in charge of written communications and literature for UGBC Senate. Duties will include writing press releases, weekly updates for the Senate Website, and external communications with media outlets. No experience with websites is necessary; a strong background in writing and English is a must.