PRESIDENT
Leads Board of Directors
Collaborates with Secretary to set meeting agendas and serves as Chair of all meetings
Collaborates with the Board to develop and execute long-term vision for the Consortium
Monitors statewide, regional, and national labor market trends and career development research to guide association decision making and strategic planning
Serves as public representative of the Consortium as needed
Communicates on an ad hoc basis to the general membership
Leads research and advocacy efforts for the Consortium
VICE PRESIDENT - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Works closely with fellow board members in our commitment to developing inclusive spaces through thoughtfully-executed programs and offerings
Provide leadership and oversight on equity-minded discussion topics and events, responding to inquiries related to inclusivity and accessibility
Strive towards member and visitor meaningful engagement.
Serve as the lead in progressive and thoughtful programming for all members and participants.
VICE PRESIDENT - Professional Development
Develops, coordinates, and oversees Consortium’s annual professional development conference ensuring the educational content is in alignment with CCC’s mission and professional development needs.
Develops conference timeline, event print, and web materials.
Communicates the goals, plans, and progress of the professional development conference with the Board of Directors
Manage all conference event logistics, including the establishment of agenda, lining up appropriate presenters/speakers, space/room reservations, catering, and audiovisual needs.
Analyzes and identifies professional development needs and evaluates and report on post-conference program effectiveness.
VICE PRESIDENT - Strategic Partnerships
Lead the group’s outreach and relationship development with employers, regional workforce development groups, governmental and civic affairs groups, and other related organizations for the express purpose of aligning the economic development missions of Connecticut universities and the state business community.
Set the goals and strategy for strategic partnerships, identifies potential partners, and leads the outreach to develop new relationships and initiatives.
Connect state organizations with member schools to influence state policy on workforce development, engage employer organizations, and design collaborative employer engagement opportunities amongst the member schools.
TREASURER
Accountable for the fulfillment of the financial management duties and responsibilities of the Consortium.
Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and its presentation to the organization for review.
Ensure that the board regularly monitors the organization’s financial performance and alerts it to any important discrepancies between planned and actual figures.
Ensure that the organization maintains the appropriate financial books and records and that these are accurate and up-to-date.
Verify that membership payments and records are handled adequately and are accounted for in financial records and databases.
Act as the primary contact and manager of the organization's bank account.
SECRETARY
Manages marketing and communications efforts for the Consortium
Communicate to membership through emails promoting events, sharing resources and assist with promotion and sharing of events
Record meeting minutes and distribute minutes to membership following each meeting
Update and post on Consortium’s LinkedIn group page with useful content and resources for membership
Recruit Connecticut colleges and universities for future membership to the Consortium
Executes yearly elections/nominations and reports the results to membership and the Board of Directors