NCURA Region I

New England

Region 1 Immediate Past Chair

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

 

Serve as a member of the Region I Advisory Committee, providing assistance to the current Chair and other members of the Committee.

 

DURATION:

 

Serves for a one year term, immediately following the term as Chair, beginning January 1.

 

A. Function of Position:

 

Represents Region I at all NCURA meetings, activities and other functions as necessary. The Immediate Past Chair will be a voting member of the Region I Advisory Committee.

 

B. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 

The Immediate Past Chair will advise and counsel the Chair, Chair-Elect and other members of the Region I Advisory Committee about all regional business and activities.

 

C. Time Commitment:

 

Approximately 3-6 hours total to attend Advisory Committee meetings and the Region I business meeting at regional and national NCURA meetings. An additional 1-2 hours per month may be spent advising the current Chair.

 

D. Public Speaking:

 

Minor public speaking required.

 

E. Qualifications/Requirements:

 

(1) Knowledge and/or Skills: Previous experience as Region I Chair required. 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:

 

Advisory Committee members and other members of the region who have held positions within NCURA.

 

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 (preferably) the national NCURA meeting in Washington, D.C. Reimbursement for travel expenses is not available under normal circumstances.

 

H. Election Procedure:

 

Not applicable. The Immediate Past Chair position will be assumed annually by the previous Chair of Region I.