Neighborhood Program Committee
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
Serve as one of approximately 7 individuals charged with identifying and promoting the agenda of the Neighborhood Program Committee. Responsibilities of committee members include participating in strategic planning for the coordination and effective utilization of neighborhoods within NCURA and with external organizations (e.g., NACUA, COGR, AUTM, FDP, and EDUCAUSE.) The Committee will develop long-term strategies for overall Community growth, coordinate activities among the various neighborhoods, and review and make recommendations on potential new neighborhoods that may need to be created.
DURATION:
Remaining appointments are for one year, contemporaneous with the individual involved serving as the chair of a Neighborhood subcommittee.
- Function of Position - Actively participate in setting the agenda, providing thoughtful commentary and completing projects and tasks within the arena of Neighborhood coordination for NCURA.
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities & % Time Devoted - Identify opportunities for enhancement of the Neighborhood infrastructure and share those within the committee. Assist in setting committee priorities for tasks to develop or expand the Neighborhood concept. Assist in the coordination of neighborhoods both within the organization (and in particular with the neighborhood subcommittees, the Professional Development Committee and the Select Committee on Communication and Member Services) and with external organizations. Assist in the development of neighborhood prototypes as approved by the Board. Help develop action plans to achieve the Committee’s tasks, and volunteer or accept assignment to promote one or more Committee objectives. Actively participate in performing the necessary research, analysis, outreach or other subtasks necessary to promote or implement the activity, including working with subcommittees as relevant. Report results to the Committee or to the relevant subcommittee chair, analyzing alternatives and making recommendations for further action as appropriate. Assist in analyzing the outcomes of other committee members’ tasks, and making decisions in the best interest of the organization.
- Qualifications/Requirements
- Knowledge and/or Skills – Significant knowledge of the organization and an ability to envision the future is needed to permit the member to understand appropriate linkages and opportunities. Ability to work collaboratively, to actively and openly consider the viewpoints of others, and to make decisions in the best interest of the overall organization. Individuals must also be able assess the risks and benefits associated with pursuit of various courses of action. Technical knowledge is not required, but an appreciation for the use of electronic tools will be helpful.
- Education and/or Experience – No special education or experience is needed, but significant experience working with the organization will be helpful.
- Training and Support - Committee members report to the Chair. The Committee is supported by guidance from the Professional Development Committee (PDC), and through the efforts of the NCURA staff.
- Additional Information (Benefits, Cost Reimbursement, Travel Requirements, etc) - Travel costs associated with any meetings set for the Committee (other than the Annual Meeting) will be reimbursed.
