Serve as
the chief executive officer of Region I, representing all members with regard
to membership, meetings, and planning for Region I activities.
DURATION:
Serves
for a one year term, immediately following the term as Chair-Elect, beginning
January 1. Succeeds to the position of Immediate Past Chair immediately
following the term as Chair.
A. Function of Position:
Directs
regional business and activities in accordance with the Region I by-laws and
represents the Region in a professional manner at all NCURA meetings,
activities and other functions as necessary. Serves as Chair of the Region I
Advisory Committee. If the Chair is unable to complete the term of office for
any reason, the Chair-Elect will assume the duties of the Chair.
B. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Chair
shall have the responsibility to call meetings, appoint members to regional
committees, fill vacancies in regional offices, and generally direct the
business and activities of the Region in consultation with the Region I
Advisory Committee. In concert with the Treasurer, provides oversight of the
Region I budget and financial activities. Presides over regional business
meetings at the annual regional and national NCURA meetings. Maintains general
oversight and responsibility for Research Administrators Discussion Group
(RADG) meetings. Appoints the Regional Advisory Committee and chairs of other
regional committees. Upon request from the National NCURA Board of Directors,
recommends regional representatives to serve on national committees. Serves as
the primary regional contact with the NCURA National Office. The incoming Chair
is responsible for appointing a Region I Advisory Committee prior to taking
office on January 1.
C. Time Commitment:
Approximately
4 hours per week. Time will be devoted to convening and presiding over Region I
Advisory Committee meetings to conduct regional business; coordinating and
planning the Region I business meetings at regional and national NCURA
meetings; planning five RADG meetings; and providing oversight of all other
regional activities as necessary.
D. Public Speaking:
Preside
over Region I Advisory Committee meetings, welcome attendees and introduce
speakers at RADG meetings, preside over the Region I business meetings at both
regional and national meetings.
E. Qualifications/Requirements:
(1)
Knowledge and/or Skills: Must be familiar with NCURA from both a national and
regional perspective. Previous experience with NCURA Region I activities is
desirable. Research administration experience is required.
(2)
Education and/or Experience: Must be a member of Region I. Familiarity with
research administration issues or specific expertise in a particular specialty
area within the profession is desirable.
(3.)
Eligibility - Must be a member of Region I.
F. Training and Support:
Support
from Immediate Past Chair, Advisory Committee members and other members of the
region who have held positions within NCURA. Support is also available from the
NCURA National Office. Occasional conference on leadership held by the NCURA
National Office.
G. Additional Information:
(1)
Benefits: Professional development and recognition regionally and nationally
within NCURA.
(2)
Travel: Travel is required to attend Advisory Committee meetings, the Region I
Spring meeting, and the national NCURA meeting in Washington, D.C.
Reimbursement for travel expenses is not available under normal circumstances.
H. Election Procedures:
Not
applicable. The Region I Chair position will be assumed annually by the previous
Chair-Elect.