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HOW TO BECOME An executive board Officer

​Are you a motivated Psi Chi or Psychology Club member looking for even more from your membership? Consider becoming an executive board officer! Holding a board position in a UNLV student organization is a great opportunity for students looking to enrich their academic resume and make a difference on campus and in our community.

We typically open applications up for board positions at the end of the school year, during the Spring semester. Once the deadline for submission is announced, you can submit your responses through the board application. Please look at the different board positions below and their individual requirements if you are interested in applying.

Please note that the "general duties" listed are only a few of the responsibilities you may be assigned while an officer. There will often be tasks assigned to you that are not listed below, but will still relate to your given position. If you have any additional questions not noted below, please email us at psichi@unlv.edu or psychologyclub@unlv.edu!

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Board Positions

President

General Duties

  • Prepare, plan, and execute various events throughout the year

    • Will be required to speak at events on behalf of the organization

  • Induct new members and process their applications on the Psi Chi website (Psi Chi President only)

  • Oversee various tasks you have delegated to other board members

Submission Materials

  • Board application form submission (opens during the Spring semester)

    • Includes:

      • Ranking your preferred positions

      • Completing a short statement of intent​​​

  • Complete​​ an interview with the Psi Chi & Psychology Club Election Committee​

Consider this position if you...

  • Work well under pressure and time constraints

  • Work well with others

  • Enjoy (or are willing to participate in) public speaking

  • Are very well-organized

  • Are prepared to take on a heavy workload, but also delegate assignments to fellow officers as necessary

Vice President

General Duties

  • Assist the President with all major projects and tasks

  • Help the Treasurer with facilitate purchases for catering 

  • Coordinate with the Secretary about volunteering opportunities for the newsletter

  • Update the Psi Chi website and keep the UNLV Involvement Center updated about upcoming events

  • Attend events throughout the school year and represent Psi Chi/Psychology Club in a positive way

    • May be required to speak at events on behalf of the organization​

Submission Materials

  • Board application form submission (opens during the Spring semester)

    • Includes:

      • Ranking your preferred positions

      • Completing a short statement of intent​​​

  • Complete​​ an interview with the Psi Chi & Psychology Club Election Committee

Consider this position if you...

  • Work well with others

  • Enjoy (or are willing to participate in) public speaking

  • Are prepared to help the President complete various tasks and delegate work

Secretary

General Duties

  • Keep track of the Psi Chi email, and alert other members of messages accordingly

  • Work with the President or Vice President to send out the monthly newsletter

  • Take and record the minutes of each meeting

Submission Materials

  • Board application form submission (opens during the Spring semester)

    • Includes:

      • Ranking your preferred positions

      • Completing a short statement of intent​​​

  • Complete​​ an interview with the Psi Chi & Psychology Club Election Committee

Consider this position if you...

  • Are thoroughly familiar with the G-Suite (i.e., G-mail, Google Drive, etc.)

  • Are very well-organized

  • Enjoy working with others, as you will be communicating frequently with other officers and students

Treasurer

General Duties

  • Establish a working budget for the chapter

  • Keep track of finances by saving and organizing receipts and various transactions

  • Help facilitate fundraising events

Submission Materials

  • Board application form submission (opens during the Spring semester)

    • Includes:

      • Ranking your preferred positions

      • Completing a short statement of intent​​​

  • Complete​​ an interview with the Psi Chi & Psychology Club Election Committee​​

Consider this position if you...

  • Are good at handling and organizing money

  • Are very well-organized

  • Are skilled at communication, as you will have to relay finance summaries to the President, Faculty Advisor, etc.

Marketing & Events Coordinator

General Duties

  • Promote awareness of Psi Chi to the chapter and the campus community at large via flyers and other marketing materials

  • Help handle the facilitation of events (booking rooms, responding to emails about the event, catering, etc.)

  • Create event flyers and come up with creative ways to advertise events

Submission Materials

  • Board application form submission (opens during the Spring semester)

    • Includes:

      • Ranking your preferred positions

      • Completing a short statement of intent​​​

  • Complete​​ an interview with the Psi Chi & Psychology Club Election Committee

Consider this position if you...

  • Have good communication skills

  • Are well-organized

  • Enjoy attending and participating in events

Historian

General Duties

  • Take photographs at all Psi Chi events

  • Ensure that the chapter's historical records are properly preserved

  • In charge of social media (website upkeep, Instagram, and Facebook)

Submission Materials

  • Board application form submission (opens during the Spring semester)

    • Includes:

      • Ranking your preferred positions

      • Completing a short statement of intent​​​

  • Complete​​ an interview with the Psi Chi & Psychology Club Election Committee

Consider this position if you...

  • Are skilled at up-keeping social media sites

  • Enjoy taking photographs

  • Are well-organized

Public Relations Coordinator

General Duties

  • Seek partnerships with organizations on and off-campus

  • Find volunteer opportunities every month and coordinate with the Secretary to advertise them on the monthly newsletter

  • Send RSVP's before events, and feedback surveys after events

Submission Materials

  • Board application form submission (opens during the Spring semester)

    • Includes:

      • Ranking your preferred positions

      • Completing a short statement of intent​​​

  • Complete​​ an interview with the Psi Chi & Psychology Club Election Committee

Consider this position if you...

  • Work well with others, as you will be regularly communicating with other officers and people outside the organization

  • Have good communication skills

  • Are well-organized

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