Volunteer Leadership Development Task Force

Chair, Volunteer Leadership and Development Task Force

Posted by Volunteer Leadership Development Task Force on 05/10/2014

General Information

Process for Filling Position: Direct appointment by staff or administration
Number of Seats: 1
Location: Non-geographically based
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni, Parents, Friends

Summary of Position

The Chair leads the work of the Task Force along with the Director of Volunteer Orientation and Training in the Office of Volunteer Programs. He/she provides guidance on the creation of a Volunteer Leadership and Development Advisory Committee, as well as on exploring changes and learning opportunities for the Cornell Alumni Leadership Conference. The Chair helps outline the process of preparing for and participating in task force discussions and organizes meetings, assigns members to discussion groups, and ensures recommendations are presented in a timely manner. Additionally, as a volunteer for Cornell University, he/she will vote in Cornell's annual alumni trustee election.

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

University-Wide

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Write and/or Edit

Speak to Groups

Lead the Task Force meetings and communication with other members throughout the year. Compile and present recommendations to the Office of Volunteer Programs.

Lead/Manage/Serve

Lead a Group

Manage Projects

Serve on a Committee or Board

Lead the work of the Task Force by identifying issues for discussion, ensuring project timelines are reasonable and deadlines are met, and reporting discussion recommendations back to the staff.

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals

Represent Cornell

Additional expertise may be needed, in which case the Chair may facilitate conversations with other industry experts, subject-matter specialists, and/or experienced volunteers. As an informed leader, the Chair serves as an ambassador to other groups at Cornell, and may report back to the Cornell Alumni Advisory Board.

Responsible Contact

Contact Name:

Tina Gourley

Volunteer Position Title:

Director, Volunteer Orientation and Training

Email:

tlg5@cornell.edu

Time Commitment

Average Time Commitment: 5-7 hrs/month
Duration: One Semester - One Year
Term of Office: 1 year
Number of terms in Office: Not Applicable

Requirements

Prerequisites High-level of expertise in human resources, leadership training or other leadership areas.

Hiatus Required? No hiatus required
Dues Required? No

Meetings

Meeting Attendance Required? Yes

Meeting Location(s):

On Campus: Yes
Off Campus: Yes
Off Campus Location: One in Ithaca in the Fall of 2019 and one at CALC.
Conference Call: Yes
Meetings per year: Monthly

Other Meeting Details: Monthly Zoom meetings, in addition to subcommittee meetings.

Additional Attendance Requirements: Attend the Cornell Alumni Leadership Conference (CALC)

Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:

Make a gift to Cornell at a level of individual comfort

Alumni Trustee Election

Vote in the annual trustee election