UConnect: Student Leadership Conference

UConnect is an annual leadership development conference for University College students. The UConnect conference is designed to help new and experienced student leaders within our community develop their leadership skills through various workshops and networking sessions.

Planning Committee Volunteer Opportunity Description

Are you passionate about student leadership? Are you interested in developing strong transferable skills? Are you looking to connect with students, staff, faculty, and alumni?

If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, the UConnect Planning Committee is a fantastic opportunity for you!

UConnect is an annual student leadership development conference at University College, held every January. The goal of UConnect is to connect new and experienced student leaders within our community and develop their skills through workshops and networking sessions. We strive to present new opportunities for student leaders with any level of experience and create connections to resources within the UC community as well as with other student leaders and staff alike.

This year, UC Student Life is looking for four volunteers to be part of our UConnect Planning Committee – communications officer, marketing coordinator, planning coordinator, and treasurer. The role of a planning committee member is to aid in the development of UConnect from November 13th, 2023, until January 31st, 2023. Working closely with UC Student Life, the committee will evaluate the needs of student leaders within the UC community to design conference workshops and programming.

The UConnect Planning Committee is responsible for the development and execution of the UConnect Conference.

As a Communications Officer, you will be responsible for the following:

• Participate in weekly/bi-weekly planning meetings
• Creating graphics and promotional materials for UConnect
• Assist in the evaluation of UConnect

As a Marketing Coordinator, you will be responsible for the following:

• Participate in weekly/bi-weekly planning meetings
• Work closely with the communications officer to develop promotional materials
• Create and execute an advertising plan

As a Planning Coordinator, you will be responsible for the following:

• Participate in weekly/bi-weekly planning meetings
• Support the development of UConnect Programming and Schedule
• Assisting in the planning of the schedule for UConnect
• Providing logistical support on the day of the conference

As Treasurer, you will be responsible for the following:

• Participate in weekly/bi-weekly planning meetings
• Monitor spending to ensure it adheres to the designated budget
• Research costs of materials and services to optimize spending

Apply to volunteer at UConnect today!

The application deadline for UConnect Planning Committee is Friday, November 3rd at 11:59pm. Scroll down to apply!