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Assistant Director

Application deadline: April 15th, 2009

Assistant Director Application (PDF)

Overview of Volunteer Services Board

VSB’s mission is to inspire, provide, promote and expand volunteerism at Boise State University for the purpose of developing active community members via direct service and social issues education.

Term of Office: July 2009 - May 2010

Supervisor: VSB Director

Benefits

• $350 monthly stipend
• Upgrade your resume
• Enhance leadership and project management skills
• Make a difference on campus and in the community
• Gain an extensive knowledge and understanding of Boise State University
• Meet new people (faculty, staff, other students, and community leaders)
• Develop lasting friendships and memories!

Requirements & Time Commitments

• Must attend weekly VSB staff meetings for 2009-2010
• Must work approximately 20 hours per week during 2009-2010
• Must participate in summer staff training sessions on campus
• Must participate in mid-year staff assessment sessions 
• Must participate in Student Leader Summit in McCall
• Must attend all scheduled Service Saturday programs and educational programs during awareness weeks
• Must participate in all fundraising activities
• Must attend monthly VSB Campus Coalition meetings and all VSB orientations for service-learning students
• Must be able to travel/work during Spring Break 2009
• Must have and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.00 scale
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of 9 credits for entire tenure as Assistant Director

Preferred Qualifications

• Volunteer experience
• Event planning experience
• Leadership experience
• Interest and passion in volunteerism
• Dedication and good work ethic
• Enthusiasm

Basic Responsibilities

• Perform the duties of the VSB Director in the Director’s absence
• Assist with the management of VSB’s annual budget, as delegated by the director
• Participate in Service Saturday program
• Coordinate Into the Streets program in September/October 2009 and BSU Volunteers! in April 2009 with the help of the board
• Partner with Boise area non-profit and charitable organizations and coordinate over 20 different volunteer projects
• Recruit students, staff, faculty, and alumni to participate
• Recruit and train student Site Leaders for over 20 different volunteer projects
• Organize keynote speaker to kick off the program
• Coordinate (Volunteer) Spring Break Alternative program 2009-2010
• Recruit student participants in September 2009
• Select a major city out-of-state to volunteer with input from all participants
• Assemble sub-committees run by student participants (Travel Committee & Service Committee)
• Coordinate fundraising efforts (October 2009-March 2009) with student participants
• Supervise all subcommittees
• Complete all appropriate paperwork
• Keep track of all expenses used for programs
• Participate in all other VSB programs to support the TEAM
• Participate in all fundraising activities to support VSB programs
• Maintain a notebook that describes all your work during your tenure
• Other duties as assigned 
  
  

Application Process

Application Deadline: March 31, 2009

1. Before applying, read the position description(s) thoroughly and determine if you really want to commit.
2. Keep the Job Description(s) portion.
3. Return in person or via mail, your completed application form (with your typed cover letter and resume attached) to the Student Activities Office (1st floor, Student Union Building, across from the ASBSU Office).

Interview Process

1. Upon review of your application, qualified candidates will be contacted to set up an interview.
2. Interviews will take place April 2009.
3. The interview will last about 30 minutes.
4. You will be interviewed by the VSB Selection Committee (consisting of 5 or more individuals).
5. A decision will be made and you will be contacted in late April via e-mail or phone.

9 Steps to A Successful Interview
1. Read the position description thoroughly!
2. Research
3. Anticipate Questions: Know yourself and market yourself. Be honest with your answers. No canned answers!
4. Dress appropriately!
5. Arrive on time!
6. Relax! Be yourself, and have fun. The interviewers are here to help you succeed.
7. Be prepared to ask questions!
8. Leave a positive impression.
9. Write a Thank You e-mail after the interview.

Upon Being Hired (specific dates will be updated and emailed to applicants.)

1. The position(s) is scheduled to start July 2009.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:

Mahi Takazawa (VSB Advisor)
2nd Floor, Student Organization Complex (next to the Cultural Center)
mahitakazawa@boisestate.edu
426-2877
426-1391 (fax)

Check out VSB’s website for more info: http://vsb.boisestate.edu

Thank you for your interest!