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'''General Job Description:'''
The VPEA principal responsibilities are to engage with and represent the BSC’s interests to external stakeholders. The VPEA shall meet regularly with student leaders and staff members in determining BSC marketing needs, direction, and relations. The VPEA shall be proactive in engaging with the press, city officials, university officials, students, student associations, the greater cooperative
landscape, and the community at large. The VPEA shall be responsible for distributing election information and general voter registration information to all members. The VPEA shall facilitate bipartisan election open forums in alignment with local election cycles and in the event of special elections, the purpose of the forum is to mobilize co-opers to get out the vote; these forums will not result in a BSC endorsement of a candidate. The VPEA shall attend University, City, and outside agencies meetings and events as necessary. The VPEA shall review and evaluate the BSC's image and perception external stakeholders. They will also assess the BSC’s role in supporting large cooperative movements. In addition, they shall oversee the recruitment efforts to reach historically marginalized groups and take into consideration the demographics of the BSC. The VPEA will educate the Board about issues pertaining to their area of work as needed throughout their term and oversee the work of any Board Representatives assigned to assist them. The VPEA may be directed by Board to serve on additional task forces and committees. The VPEA shall work with their successor to ensure a smooth transition of duties and responsibilities. Also see the BSC Executive Job Description.


The principal responsibilities of the Vice President of Education & Training (VPET) are to monitor the status of and facilitate
Board direction and oversight of the policies and directives governing all aspects of the member education of the BSC.
Accordingly, the VPET is responsible for ensuring the effective functioning of the Education and Training Committee
(ETCom), whose work it is to undertake the review and revision of BSC policies, directives and programs related to member
education and training. In addition the VPET may be directed by the Board to serve on ad-hoc committees. Also see the BSC
Executive Job Description.


'''Board and Committee Responsibilities'''
'''Term of position:''' From the start of the Fall contract to the end of the subsequent Spring contract period


:1. Oversee the review and revision of all BSC policies, directives and systems related to member education and training.
'''Eligibility:''' Only sitting Directors are eligible to serve as VPEA
:2. In accordance with the ETCom description, ensure regular review of all policies, plans and programs governing student staff training, house officer training, Board member training, student leadership training, and member education.
:3. As problems are identified, forward recommendations for policy changes, projects or inquiries to the appropriate committee, staffperson, executive or the Board.
:4. Coordinate with and assist the MEC where necessary.
:5. In coordination with the MEC chair, shall plan, organize and conduct a General Membership Meeting every Spring.
:6. Attend the Central Level Student Staff Orientation meeting held by the Member Resources Supervisor.
:7. Oversee Board-initiated referenda processes
:8. Chair the Education and Training Committee
:9. Serve on ad hoc committees as required by Board or policy.
:10. Report to the Board, Cabinet, and other Committees as needed regarding the implementation and enforcement of Board policies and directives related to member education and training.
:11. Report to the Board of Directors when procedural errors are believed to have occurred in any adjudication proceedings, and ensure that the Board of Directors determines whether or not a procedural error has indeed occurred.
:12. Communicate regularly with other executives to coordinate work and to ensure that proposals are reviewed by all appropriate committees.


'''Supervisory Responsibilities'''
'''Supervisor:''' President


:1. Train and supervise the Conduct Committee Chairperson. (See Conduct Committee Chairperson job description.)
'''Hired by:''' Board election
:2. Review and evaluate each semester the performance of the Conduct Committee Chair, and include the evaluation in a report to be kept in the Chair’s personnel file.
:3. Supervise the ETCom Administrative Assistant
::a. Ensure that the AA is provided with adequate training and guidance.
::b. Ensure that the AA promptly publishes minutes on the ETCom google site.
::c. Delegate administrative tasks, such as printing proposals for distribution at ETCom meetings.


'''Other Responsibilities'''
'''Expected hours per week:''' 25


:1. Ensure that a detailed record of all projects is maintained on the ETCom google site.
'''Compensation:''' Stipend equal to $5000 + 100% of room and board rate
:2. Produce an exit document / training document for your successor.
:3. Train your successor.
:4. See BSC General VP Job Description.


'''Term of position''': Academic year


'''Supervisor''': President
[Board approved amendment at Board #2 (02.29.2024)]
 
[Board approved amendment 7-6-23]
'''Hired by''': Board election
 
'''Expected hours per week''': 15-18
 
'''Compensation''': Stipend equal to 75% of room and board rate
 
''[Board Approved 5/29/2010;]''

Latest revision as of 08:58, 1 March 2024

The VPEA principal responsibilities are to engage with and represent the BSC’s interests to external stakeholders. The VPEA shall meet regularly with student leaders and staff members in determining BSC marketing needs, direction, and relations. The VPEA shall be proactive in engaging with the press, city officials, university officials, students, student associations, the greater cooperative landscape, and the community at large. The VPEA shall be responsible for distributing election information and general voter registration information to all members. The VPEA shall facilitate bipartisan election open forums in alignment with local election cycles and in the event of special elections, the purpose of the forum is to mobilize co-opers to get out the vote; these forums will not result in a BSC endorsement of a candidate. The VPEA shall attend University, City, and outside agencies meetings and events as necessary. The VPEA shall review and evaluate the BSC's image and perception external stakeholders. They will also assess the BSC’s role in supporting large cooperative movements. In addition, they shall oversee the recruitment efforts to reach historically marginalized groups and take into consideration the demographics of the BSC. The VPEA will educate the Board about issues pertaining to their area of work as needed throughout their term and oversee the work of any Board Representatives assigned to assist them. The VPEA may be directed by Board to serve on additional task forces and committees. The VPEA shall work with their successor to ensure a smooth transition of duties and responsibilities. Also see the BSC Executive Job Description.


Term of position: From the start of the Fall contract to the end of the subsequent Spring contract period

Eligibility: Only sitting Directors are eligible to serve as VPEA

Supervisor: President

Hired by: Board election

Expected hours per week: 25

Compensation: Stipend equal to $5000 + 100% of room and board rate


[Board approved amendment at Board #2 (02.29.2024)] [Board approved amendment 7-6-23]

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