Chapter President

Role Description:

As the Chapter President, you are responsible for leading and managing all aspects of your SOS Chapter. You will recruit and manage a team of fellow students and need to have a working understanding of all the activities within each department. You will be accountable for the operations of the Chapter and maintain a close relationship with SOS Head Office.

Responsibilities:

❖ Lead and manage your executive team, while giving them freedom to execute initiatives among their individual departments;
❖ Hire, train, and encourage growth within your executive team;
❖ Perform annual and semester goal setting, ensuring objectives are both tangible and strategic;
❖ Ensure sustainability of the Chapter by creating resources, finding successors, and continuing as an SOS alumni after graduation;
❖ Regularly maintain and update SOS Head Office on the Chapter’s progress, activities, and any conflicts/issues;
❖ Develop relationships within the university through students societies, faculty, administration, and support staff;
❖ Schedule weekly meetings with executive team – provide Chapter and national updates, contribute to brainstorming sessions, and provide team with feedback to all members;
❖ Reach out to Presidents at other Chapters for insight, resources, sharing, and network development.

Desired Skills and Experience:

❖ Proven leadership experience;
❖ Strong oral and written communication skills;
❖ Ability to approach and execute projects professionally;
❖ Strong organizational skills;
❖ A love for learning and a dedication to increase the access to education in Canada and Latin America.