Pre-Conference Institute Director (Volunteer Position) Application - International Association for College Admission Counseling

Pre-Conference Institute Director (Volunteer Position) Application

Thank you for your interest in the Pre-Conference Institute Director volunteer position. Read the full Position Description for more information.

In order to be considered for this position, you must submit the following application and a completed Institutional Support Agreement. Download and sign the agreement before beginning your application.

Both the application and Institutional Support Agreement are due by September 30, 2024.

This position is a three-year volunteer commitment. The Pre-Conference Institute Director is part of the Professional Development Committee and leads a small volunteer team made up of PD Committee members. The term runs from October 1, 2024 through July 31, 2027.

Ideal candidates for the Director role would be members who:

Have experience organizing large events or training activities, both in logistics and content planning
Have strong team leadership skills and the ability to manage volunteers
Want to get more involved in International ACAC
Want to gain leadership experience and build your professional network
Want to contribute to developing meaningful and impactful professional development

The Pre-Conference Institute Director leads a volunteer team of Pre-Conference subcommittee members to develop and implement the program content and schedule, recruit and select faculty, plan logistics, communicate with faculty and participants and attend and manage the event. The anticipated time commitment is 3-8 hours per week.

The Pre-Conference Institute is held prior to the annual conference, typically from Sunday evening to Tuesday at Noon. The Director must be able to arrive early on Sunday and be on-site throughout the event for all three annual conferences that fall within the term (2025, 2026, and 2027).

The Director role requires a commitment of time and energy throughout the year, but the rewards are vast. You will have the support of the International ACAC Vice President for Professional Development and International ACAC Headquarters Staff.

Read the full Position Description for more information.

Access the Institutional Support Agreement.

The application and Institutional Support Agreement are due by September 30, 2024. Please direct any questions to PD@InternationalACAC.org.

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Applicant Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Organization *

Country *

Title *

Do you anticipate a change in your position and/or institution in the coming year? *

If yes, please explain.

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Application Questions

Upload Your Resume/CV Below - optional if you submit your LinkedIn profile below.

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LinkedIn Profile - optional if you submit a resume/CV above.

Do you have regular access to the internet? *

Briefly describe your experience with planning conferences or other events/trainings. *

If you have limited experience with planning such events, please describe your experience with attending them.

Please explain your reason(s) for applying. *

What is motivating you to apply for this volunteer position?

Please describe any work experience with technology systems. *

Examples include Google Drive, Gmail, and Excel.

Will you be able to attend (in-person) the Pre-Conference Institute all three years of service? *

The Pre-Conference Institute is held prior to the annual conference, typically from Sunday evening to Tuesday at noon. The Director must be able to arrive early on Sunday and be on-site throughout the event for all three annual conferences that fall within the term (2025, 2026, and 2027).

Can you commit to being available on an ongoing basis, particularly in the months of May and June? *

Due to different schedules (holidays, vacations, time zones), occasional planning for the Pre-Conference Institute may happen on your weekends, term breaks, late evenings or holidays.

If no, please explain how you will be able to fulfill the position responsibilities.

Professional Reference
Please provide a reference who can speak to the skills required for the position.

Name (First and Last) *

Professional Title *

Institution/Organization *

Relationship to You *

Email Address *

Institutional Support Agreement
Along with the application, you must also submit an Institutional Support Agreement. Please submit the agreement in the field below, or email the completed agreement to PD@InternationalACAC.org no later than September 30, 2024 at noon Eastern Time.

Institutional Support Agreement

If you have completed the Institutional Support Agreement, please submit it below.

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