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Description
Plan and organize various social events for MBA students throughout the semester. These events are developed to foster team building, fundraising, and community engagement.
Position Requirements
The Vancouver Island University (VIU) MBA Association is an autonomous not-for-profit society that is run by students for students. The Association exists to raise the profile of the VIU MBA Program and students on all levels (provincially, nationally and globally); to create connections between MBA students and the wider business community; and to foster next generation leadership with a strong code of ethics and the pursuit of professional excellence. A key activity for the VIU MBA Association is to raise funds for and compete in all levels of MBA competitions.
The Events Manager is responsible for planning and organizing various social events for MBA students throughout the semester. The manager coordinates with the President in planning monthly social events for the MBA student community. These events could target/focus on team building, fund raising and/or community engagement (minimum time commitment:100 hours).
Sign-up Directions
The Events Manager is selected through a competitive process including an application and interview by a selection committee comprised of current/past MBA Association presidents, MBA Coaches and the Director of Graduate Studies/Faculty. The recruitment process commences in early to mid-fall semester.