Absa Fall 2015Director Positions Information Sheet

ABSA FALL 2015DIRECTOR POSITIONS INFORMATION SHEET

Please note: All positions are up for a term reviews

EXECUTIVE

Corporate Relations Director (3)

Develop and maintain active relationships with current sponsors by email and phone
Spearhead communication with corporate professionals regarding Executive Branch events
Design and send bi-monthly corporate sponsor newsletter
Maintain corporate sponsorship database by reviewing current contacts and updating information
Attend 1 company-sponsored information session or meeting every other week
Plan and execute ABSA’s first-ever Startup Simulation
Contact companies for sponsorship and cater to their needs/preferences
Contact and collaborate with diverse student organizations
Organize event logistics while working under a secured budget
Handle the logistics and execution of ABSA’s Case Competition
Contact companies for sponsorship
Secure a budget
Schedule and plan events with both students and sponsors
Collaborate with the Consulting Team for upcoming projects
Acquire clients for Consulting Team
Assist in hosting 1 mock case competition
Coordinate the logistics and execution of ABSA’s Spring Networking Reception
Contact local Austin startups
Begin developing the 2014-2015 sponsorship package
Brainstorm and execute innovative and creative methods of how to get sponsors involved with ABSA

Consulting Team – Junior Associate (No limit)

New members enter with the title of Associate.
Develop skills in corporate strategy, industry and competitive analysis, marketing strategy and research, and financial advisory.
Garner real world experience through our hands-on approach to issue-based problem solving, engaging in semester-long consulting projects with Austin’s most prominent businesses. Past cases include:
Product development and strategy in retail with RetailMeNot.com
Product development and market research in high-tech with IBM Watson
Financial planning and advisory in apparel with Raven + Lily
Learn how to network effectively and gain access to our network, including Consulting Team alumni who have worked at the top industry positions, consulting firms, and investment banks.

PROFESSIONAL

Professional Director (2)

Assist Professional Vice President in logistical preparations of General Meetings by:
Corresponding with scheduled company recruiters
Contracting catering services for efficient delivery and setup of food
Facilitating meetings with PowerPoint announcements and company handouts
Schedule prospective speakers for informational panels—Internship, Study Abroad, etc.
Schedule and implement professional development workshops—company chat sessions, resume, etc.
Implement all logistics of Mock-Interview Marathon—Contacting interviewers, reserving rooms, setting up, scheduling
Co-lead/plan a major Fall or Spring CFT and/or volunteer in Scoring Careers
Advertise professional events through Facebook and General Meeting announcements

Careers Director (3)

Plan and coordinate special networking projects and non-general meeting events such as Scoring Careers career fair
Arrange one out-of-city company field trip per semester by contacting prospective companies, preparing itineraries, and overseeing hotel and travel accommodations
Coordinate with corporate contacts to plan and arrange local and out-of-town company visits
Advertise Professional events through Facebook and General Meeting announcements

INTERNAL MEMBERSHIP

Social Director (2)

Plan and execute ABSA social events, keeping in mind the budget
Brainstorm and coordinate new social events for ABSA members throughout the year
Arrive early to meetings and greet members, staying after to recruit members to events
Constantly promote social events through word-of-mouth, emails, Facebook, and phone
Be responsible for signing members up and publicizing each event to members at every meeting
Be proactive in connecting new members to old members
Taking the initiative to meet new members and old members
Coordinate rides to events
Negotiate with outside representatives for group rates, discounts, and comparing prices
Assist every aspect of internal branch – special events, family, and athletic

Athletics Director (2)

Register for intramural sports and schedule regular practices and games
Be responsible for sending out weekly e-mails and practice location updates to members
Supervise team play and provide coaching support during all practices and matches
Be authoritative but also a team-player
Must preserve the primary goals of member participation and retention while promoting a winning spirit
Expected to attend practices and games for IM football, volleyball, basketball, etc.
Assist every aspect of internal branch – social, family, and special events

Family Director (2)

Continue to develop ABSA’s Family Program
Maintain frequent contact with Big Sibs in order to ensure quality and fulfillment of necessary requirements
Encourage families to coordinate family mixers and new socials
Responsible for e-mailing and receiving feedback of Big Sibs at least once a month
Responsible for keeping track of family points earned by families throughout the year
Responsible for leading Family GMs
Plan and execute traditional ABSA family competitions and socials (Including but not limited to Thanksgiving Potluck, ABSA Iron Chef, Family Olympics, etc.)
Responsible for mid-semester evaluations with all big sibs (Big Sib Briefings)
Responsible for turning reimbursement forms to financial directors
Maintain good relations with old members
Assist every aspect of internal branch – social, special events, and athletic

Special Events Director (2)
Promote goodwill, member recognition, and appreciation
Organize awards, certificates, and EOS gifts
Assist every aspect of internal branch – social, family, and athletic
Arrive early to greet members and hand out name tags
Plan and execute a fundraising event
Collaborate with all internal directors in logistics and designs of ABSA End-of-Semester banquet
Negotiate with outside representatives for group rates, discounts, and comparing prices
Assist every aspect of internal branch – social, family, and athletic

EXTERNAL

External Director (2)

Coordinate large-scale community service and philanthropic events including, but not limited to, Dodge for a Cause: Charity Dodge Ball Tournament, Thrift Shop: Charity Garage Sale, and Pie-an-Officer
Develop themes and activities for organization fair booths
Attend and assist in all of external branch’s activities, including volunteering events
Attend at least one Undergraduate Business Council (UBC) meeting with External VP

Public Relations Director (2)

Establish and develop relationships with peer organizations on campus by coordinating joint mixers and cooperative initiatives
Attend meetings for at least one other organization of choice to encourage stronger relations with ABSA
Assist directly in planning one large-scale philanthropic event with the External Directors
Attend and assist in all of external branch’s activities, including volunteering events
Attend at least one Undergraduate Business Council (UBC) meeting with External VP

Volunteering Director (2)

Research and procure 4-5 different volunteering events each semester to service both the University and the Austin community
Contact company representatives and organize volunteering events with our sponsors
Maintain a spreadsheet detailing past, present, and future volunteering activities and participation hours
Assist directly in planning one large-scale philanthropic event with the External Directors
Attend all volunteering events and assist in all external branch activities
Attend at least one Undergraduate Business Council (UBC) meeting with External VP

ADMINISTRATIVE

All Administrative Branch Positions (excluding Marketing Team)
Coordinate and organize ABSA's Birthday Party in March
Maintain the Merit Point System
Rotate to sign members in at every General Meeting
Rotate to curate weekly ABSA email updates to general membership

Administrative Director (1)
Maintain the Merit Point System with attention to detail
Organize Members of the Week (MOTW) awards, Directors of the Month (DOTM) awards, and Merit Point winners’ awards
Place weekly posters around McCombs advertising ABSA events
Act as branch liaison by communicating with and assisting the rest of the Administrative branch
Sign members in at every General Meeting
Take minutes during director GAM sessions
Manage and organize the ABSA membership database
Organize a system for ABSA branch event forms
Coordinate and organize ABSA's Birthday Party in March
Attend all Administrative Branch events and assist, as necessary

Alumni Director (2)
Maintain alumni communication between alumni and new/old members
Plan and execute Alumni Weekend for both Fall and Spring
Oversee ABSA’s Mentorship Program (Local and Virtual) and plan workshops for interaction between ABSA alumni and members
Note: Preference for this position will be given to returning ABSA members
Assist in all Administrative Branch activities, as necessary
Media Director (3)
Document organizational events and activities with photographs and videos
Produce a scrapbookand a video montage to be presented at the End of Semester banquets (December and May)
Produce a senior recognition video to be presented at the End of the Semester banquets
Produce senior DVD gifts to graduating seniors to be given at the End of the Semester banquets
At least one Media Director or Informer Editor is expected at every event unless otherwise indicated
Assist in all Administrative Branch activities, as necessary

Informer Editor (2)
Manage the production and publications of 2 editions of the Informer (ABSA’s official newsletter) per semester
Collaborate with Media Directors to ensure adequate visual representation of events in every issue
Collaborate with Alumni Directors to produce a newsletter to be sent to ABSA alumni each semester
At least one Media Director or Informer Editor is expected at every event unless otherwise indicated
Assist in all Administrative Branch activities, as necessary

Webmaster (1)
Update content on three ABSA-owned websites on a regular basis
Review and resolve issues with inefficient code or bugs on all three ABSA domains
Facilitate and manage creation of new content or widgets on the websites
Assist in all Administrative Branch activities, as necessary

Marketing Team (No limit)
Detail marketing plans for businesses and organizations that convey professionalism, trust, confidence and quality of service/product
Leverage today’s form of marketing in order to provide businesses with maximum outreach to target audience in order to increase business efficiency
Assist in providing marketing assistance for all major ABSA events (Feed Your Mind, Scoring Careers, Launch Conference, etc.)
Requirements: past leadership experience, strong communication skills, ability to dedicate 5-10 hours/week

ACADEMIC

Academic Director (2)

Organize workshops and events over a wide range of academic and personal development topics
Contact faculty members and external persons to serve as guest speakers
Ensure opportunities meet the academic needs of members by
Surveying and communicating with member demographic
Personalizing opportunities for members by year and major
Coordinate logistics and execution of Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week

Project Manager (4)

Oversee special events, including:
Feed Your Mind (a philanthropic food giveaway event at the end of each semester) – 2 directors
LAUNCH Leadership Conference – 2 directors
Perform various tasks:
Handle relationships with sponsors
Maintain large budgets
Coordinate logistics and guest speakers
Lead committee meetings
Keep detailed documentation

FINANCIAL

Financial Director (2)

Assist Financial VP in ensuring the budget is financially sound
Act as oversight on other branches to ensure budgets are followed sensibly
Work with other branches to help facilitate their events economically
Establish various fundraising opportunities
Serve as a liaison to appropriation committees such as UPO, Co-Op, Senate, Student Government, etc.
Help manage and record the ABSA accounts

Finance Team (No limit)

New members enter with the title of Analyst
Train and hone skills in investment research, financial modeling, macroeconomic analysis, corporate accounting, portfolio allocation, financial instruments, developing investment theses, and various investing philosophies/methodologies
Apply learned concepts by participating in market update discussions, receiving lectures, and helping run the fund by joining sub-teams to pitch stocks to the whole group
Receive career advice to prepare for jobs in financial services or other industries
past members have gone on to join prestigious firms in investment banking, asset management, accounting, and private equity
others have worked in consulting or gone corporate
Give back to the ABSA community through workshops

DIRECTOR EXPECTATIONS

All directors are expected to:

Attend the MANDATORY Director Retreat on Sept. 29, 2013
Attend all bi-weekly General Assembly Meetings on Sunday nights (1 excused absence allowed per semester)
Attend every GM (3 excused absences allowed per semester)
Sign up for at least 1 slot for ushering
Sign up for at least 2 slots to flyer/table for major ABSA events (interest meeting, Scoring Careers, Launch, etc.) or fundraising events.
Represent ABSA in a professional manner at all times

Applications are due Sept. 17thby11:59PM

Please email the application(s) to your respective officer(s)

You may apply for up to two positions (Including Finance Team, Marketing Team, and Consulting Team)

Camping is MANDATORY for all applicants – please contact if you have conflicts and we will review on a case-by-case basis

Please remember to contact the respective officer for supplemental application materials