Job Descriptions - V.P. of Professional Development

Term of Position

• One year

Purpose of Position

• To supervise and execute the professional development of the Chapter

 Qualifications

• Two years as a member of NSA and one year as a Chapter member of NSA/CO

• Attended at least two NSA national conventions or workshops

Responsibilities

• Develop the Learning Plan for the year in concert with the Goals and Objectives of the President and Board, including: 9 – 10 Chapter Meetings, Bonus Sessions, Speakers College and any other special professional development events (i.e. the Speakathon)

• Serve as Master of Ceremonies for all chapter meetings

• Recruit and train Professional Development Committee

• Research, contact and book speakers for chapter meetings.

• Oversee meeting execution from volunteers, including: Meeting Liaison, Meeting Atmosphere Volunteer, Ambassador Volunteer, Prof Dev Committee and Board. 

• Coordinate with the following: Hotel Liaison, Audio Visual Volunteer and Timer Sponsor Liaison, Greeters, Registration, Tape Library Volunteer and the Board.

• Plan the Social Dinner the night before the Chapter Meeting (secure location, send invitations, pay for speakers’ meals)

• Get recap of evaluations in a timely manner and report to the Board at the next Board meeting for learning feedback and changes needed

• Sign off on speakers expenses and send to Treasurer

• Send thank you letter to speakers

• Serve on the Executive Committee and report to President

• Assist the President as needs arise

Competencies

• Hotel experience or meeting planning experience

• Understanding of Learning Styles and ability to incorporate into format of meetings

• Detail oriented

• Punctual

• Flexible

• Handles stress and change well

• Master of Ceremonies skills

• Professionally represents the Chapter well to speakers and members

• Administrative skills

• Good networking skills

• Ability to delegate well and then let go

• Supervises well

• Multitasks well

• Good time manager with deadlines 

Attendance Expectations

• Recommended attendance at all ten Board meetings  / Required attendance at seven Board meetings (average of three hours per month)

• Required attendance at Board retreat (two days)

• Recommended attendance at all NSA/CO monthly meetings (four hours per month)

• Recommended attendance at all NSA/CO special functions (hours vary)

• Recommended attendance at President’s Gala (approx. five hours)  

• Recommended attendance at NSA National Convention (five to six days)