Starting April 10, 2009, GeoSA was holding the association’s first official Elections for the membership of the Executive Board. We have following candidates to run for the four positions: President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Executive Secretary.
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Commitment:
Ideally, the officers shall serve one-year term beginning coming fall semester 2009 and terminating the following spring, 2010. Continuing students may be re-elected for an additional term(s).
Responsibilities:
Officers shall be responsible for the effective and efficient management of all meetings, events, and functions by GeoSA (see position descriptions below).
Applying:
Please send your CV and a motivation letter, briefly describing your skills and qualifications and how you would contribute to GeoSA to Katty Metreveli at ki2145@columbia.edu.
Deadline:
Applications are accepted by COB April 17. In the subsequent week, the acting Executive Board will review all candidates and present them to GeoSA for voting.
POSITIONS
Responsibilities of the Executive Board members include, but are not limited to the following:
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President
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Responsible for the vision of GeoSA's annual policy and strategic planning; fulfills formal, official, and legal functions at GeoSA
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Develops relations with Columbia leadership, IBG supervisors, and respective structures to ensure continuous support of GeoSA in Columbia
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Represents GeoSA within and outside Columbia University
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Directs all general and Executive Board meetings.
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Vice-President
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Responsible for all membership and outreach affairs
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Regularly updates GeoSA website content
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Organizes and coordinates program events and functions
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Assists the President in his/her duties and assumes the duties of President in case of his/her absence.
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Treasurer
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In charge of accounts and manages organization’s funds
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Responsible for budget planning and spending transparency
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Coordinates fundraising activities and applications for university/other grant projects.
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Executive Secretary
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Keeps Executive Board Meeting minutes
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Responsible for communication among the Executive Board, GeoSA members and other parties involved.