Business managers serve as the chief financial officers for the region. Through this position, volunteers develop professionally by working with a team to manage finances, develop budgets, and prepare reports.
Business managers play an active role in both expense management and revenue generation for the region, including the regional conference, sponsorships, and scholarships.
This is a regional leading volunteer position, ideal for those interested in determining and advancing strategic directions, governing over long-term goals, representing the association to other members, and setting the tone for member experiences.
Financial Management
- Oversee all fiscal matters and budget management for the region.
- Create an annual budget plan for the region.
- Develop an annual revenue generation plan for the region.
- Advise the regional director, regional conference coordinator, recognition coordinator, and corporate partnerships volunteers on financial expectations, approvals, and needs.
- Maintain and reconcile all regional financial records with those of the Central Office.
- Act as a signatory on all regional contract reviews, reimbursement requests, and other financial forms.
- Prepare financial reports for monthly conference calls, regional conferences, and Regional Leadership Team meetings.
Recognition and Scholarships Oversight
- Oversee all scholarships and awards processes.
- Develop and implement a volunteer recognition plan, including those at the regional conference in collaboration with the Regional Conference Planning Team.
- Coordinate the awards and scholarship process for the region, including promotion and website content with the communications coordinator.
- Maintain and update application forms, identify potential nominees, and solicit applications.
- Convene a selection committee to review nominations and select winners.
- Facilitate the presentation of awards and scholarships, including ordering plaques, writing scripts, and recruiting presenters.
- Communicate with applicants and recipients to ensure timely registration and processing.
- Collaborate with Regional Leadership Team and Regional Conference Planning Team to raise funds supporting scholarships.
- Write content for regional communications highlighting member accomplishments.
Leadership and Collaboration
- Serve as an ex-officio member of the Regional Conference Planning Team.
- Offer insight into the region’s financial health and participate in financial decision-making.
- Assist Regional Leadership Team members in preparing annual budgets and aid the regional director in developing the overall regional budget.
- Transition financial records and documentation to future volunteers.
- Demonstrate proficiency in Excel and basic accounting principles.
- Serve as acting regional director in their absence.
- If a recognition and scholarships coordinator is appointed, serve as a liaison between them and the regional director.
General Responsibilities of Regional Leadership Team Members
- Participate in scheduled Regional Leadership Team meetings throughout the year, including monthly conference calls, a face-to-face meeting at the regional conference, and a second in-person meeting as determined by the team.
- Act as a resource for the region and campus organizations.
- Inspire student involvement in regional and ACUI events and opportunities.
- Develop and submit a proposal for an educational session at the regional conference.
- Support regional fundraising efforts for scholarships and corporate partnerships.
- Train and coordinate shadowing opportunities for incoming volunteers in all role-related processes and procedures.
Additional Notes
Direct expenses for conducting Association or regional business (e.g., meetings) are covered by the Association. However, travel expenses and registration fees for conferences and events are expected to be supported by the volunteer’s institution. Given current and potential future travel restrictions, members interested in this volunteer opportunity are encouraged to apply regardless of such limitations.
Applications for this role are now closed.
The written application will ask you to:
- Provide your name, institution, and contact information
- Describe your relevant professional experience, ACUI volunteer experience, other professional/community volunteer experience, and/or educational background
- Select which volunteer opportunities you are interested in
- Upload a signed Institutional Support Form [pdf], as this position requires travel, financial support to register for event(s), and/or significant out-of-office time
A screening committee made up of the volunteer team leader, the regional membership experience coordinator, and other related volunteers will review applications, interview candidates, and make recommendations for selections.
To discuss volunteering with your institution to ensure that they are supportive of your involvement, download these About Volunteer with ACUI talking points [pdf] to share additional information about what it means to be a volunteer.
Volunteers involved in this opportunity will enhance their skill sets in the areas below. Learn more about the ACUI core competencies for the profession.
Fiscal Management
- Budget Management and Development
- Budget Oversight Strategies
Organizational Leadership
- Collaboration and Partnerships
- Administrative Acumen
Planning
- Establishing Priorities
- Succession Planning
- Goal Setting
At the time of application, individuals must have: employment at a higher education institution; institutional or individual membership; a signed institutional support form; and a commitment to fulfilling the duties of the position for the length of the term. Applicants must also demonstrate an understanding of ACUI’s vision, core values, and core competencies, as well as the knowledge and skills necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
Regional leading volunteer positions require a commitment of two years, except for student positions which have a one-year term. Over the course of the term, volunteers should anticipate at least 4 hours of conference call and project work per month, in addition to attending in-person Regional Leadership Team meetings.