The Regional Conference Planning Team works to provide an inclusive, accessible, and affordable educational experience for members of the region. In this role, volunteers will strengthen their teamwork, communication, and innovation, all while setting the tone for members’ community experience at the event. 

Reporting to the regional conference coordinator, for a one-year term, team members are expected to:

  • Ensure that the ACUI core competencies are seamlessly incorporated into all educational aspects of the conference.
  • Ensure that designated tracks and conference experiences are of the highest quality, and meet the needs, of all members of the ACUI regional community.
  • Seek educational programs that exhibit best practices in the profession, content experts who are forward thinking, and sessions that share new discoveries and create conversations on challenging issues in the field.
  • Enhance communication with ACUI communities of practice
  • Strengthen partnerships with ACUI corporate partners to increase sponsored program offerings and augment the exhibit hall experience.
  • Use technology to strengthen recruitment, communication, and the delivery of the conference program.
  • Attend and participate in all team planning meetings and conference calls as determined by the team throughout the year.
  • Register for and attend the regional conference.
  • Participate in regular conference calls with other regional counterparts as needed.
  • Act as a resource person for the region and campus organizations.
  • Inspire student involvement in the regional conference and other ACUI programs and services.
  • Provide information to help promote the activities, services, and events of the region through appropriate regional communications opportunities.
  • Adhere to the policies and procedures of the Association.

This regional planning position is ideal for those interested in collaborating to create experiences that engage members through events, research, fundraising, and other opportunities.

Applications for this role are now open in several regions. Check out the application section below or your region’s webpage for more details.

The makeup of the Regional Conference Planning Team will vary among regions, but note that all teams are expected to include: a team member to serve as the host coordinator, who is identified through site selection process; and a team member to lead the educational components of the conference, who is selected through the team application process.

All regions are seeking applications for this position.

ReGion I
Region II
Region III
Region IV
Region V
Region VI
Region VII
Region VIII

Note: The application process is updated this year through our new membership platform—which means applications can autofill with your profile information, be saved as pending for edits until you officially submit, and be stored for your future access. In order to submit an application, you will need to create an account login, if you don’t already have one.

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.

A screening committee made up of the regional volunteer coordinator, regional conference coordinator, and other related volunteers will review applications, interview qualified candidates, and make a selection recommendation. Application deadlines vary by region, though typically occur in November and December. 

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. Student applicants must be a degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate student who is not a full-time employee at the institution; involved in a college union/student activities department; not set to graduate the upcoming May or August; and committed 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 planning volunteer positions require a commitment of one year. While projects vary by season and role, over the course of the term, volunteers should anticipate approximately four hours of conference call and project work per month.