Application/nomination for N&LDC Member - Instructions:

For each nominated N&LDC Member, please attach a brief statement of interest (no more than one page, single-spaced, 11-point font) and list of NCURA regional and national volunteer experience as listed in the Member Description Section C.ii. Qualifications/Requirements (or a reference to the individual’s NCURA Collaborate profile if all regional and national volunteer experience is listed).

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N&LDC Member Description

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
Relying on their broad network of NCURA members and an in-depth understanding of the organization's mission and operations, members of the Nominating and Leadership Development Committee (N&LDC) are charged with identifying, training, promoting and rewarding the future and current leaders of the organization.

DURATION: Two years

Function of Position - Work as a member of the team identifying ways to accomplish the overall charge of the committee. Participates in the activities and meetings of the Committee, and may lead or co-lead subcommittees or initiatives, by request of the Chair.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities & % Time Devoted:

May assist with one or more of the following duties of the committee:

• Identify members with leadership potential
• Support leadership succession planning and leadership development, including overseeing, fostering, and promoting programs to develop leadership skills (for example, current or past programs such as the Executive Leadership Program (ELP), specialized workshops, online courses, etc.)
• Develop and implement process for promoting future leaders, including mentoring and selection for committees/offices
• Work with regions to assist in implementation of leadership development initiatives at the regional level.
• Call for nominations and select slate for annual election
• Call for nominations and select candidates for fellowships and cohort-based leadership programs (ELP, NICE)
• Participate in the selection process for all NCURA awards including the Catherine Taylor-Core Travel Award, Robert C. Andresen Outstanding Achievement in Research Administration Award, Julia Jacobsen Distinguished Service Award, Joseph F. Carrabino Award, Emergining Excellence in Research Administration Award, INORMS Award, and the Gold Award.

The Committee meets in person up to two times per year, and accomplishes much of its work through e-mail and conference calls throughout the year. Approximately 30-40 hours across a year can be anticipated.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Knowledge and/or Skills
  • Ability and interest to support the duties of the committee
  • Thorough knowledge of NCURA governance structure and breadth of operations
  • Ability to perform committee tasks in accordance with NCURA's Commitment to Inclusion
  • Must be broadly engaged in the NCURA community and knowledgeable of talented individuals within NCURA
  • Willing to recruit colleagues to submit nomination materials
  • Ability to participate in candid, highly confidential evaluations of colleagues to identify and select worthy candidates and award recipients
  • Ability to listen and compromise
  • Ability to make decisions based on an individual's credentials and contributions, not geographic location
  • Ability to respond timely and to meet deadlines
  • Ability to recognize short-term and long-term needs of the organization's leadership
• Experience
  • Must have been an NCURA member for a minimum of five (5) years
  • Service to NCURA at national and regional level in volunteer roles that demonstrate sufficient levels of collaboration and responsibility
    • Examples of service at the national level include (but are not limited to): Past Officer, National Board Member, National Standing or Select Committee participation, Task Force participation, National Meeting or Conference Committee Member, or NCURA publications contributing author
    • Examples of service at the regional level include (but are not limited to): Past Regional Officer, Regional Committee Chair or Member, or Regional Meeting Committee Member

Training and Support - Strong support from the NCURA Office staff.

Additional Information (Benefits, Cost Reimbursement, Travel Requirements, etc):

• Travel: Travel to in-person meetings may be necessary. All travel costs will be reimbursed for in-person meetings not held in conjunction with the Annual Meeting.

For further information on this position, contact staff liaison Emily Frederickson at frederickson@ncura.edu.