ACS Board Position Descriptions
President
The President is the primary point person for bringing the ACS mission and vision to fruition at UT Law. S/he works closely with the executive board and event coordinators to ensure that ACS is bringing speakers and events on divergent, timely issues, and that ACS remains an important voice in the progressive movement at UT Law. S/he helps plan the semester’s events, keeps track of all the moving pieces, and serves as a representative for the organization to the UT Law administration, other student organizations, and external entities. The President also works closely with ACS National in all efforts, including ensuring that board members and student members are aware of, and strongly considered for, opportunities available through the national network.
Vice President – Administration
The VP of Administration coordinates with ACS National when needed and helps event coordinators with any necessary logistical coordination. The VP of Administration is responsible for reserving rooms for events, organizing board meetings, and updating the law school calendar. S/he also coordinates with UT Law administration to ensure that ACS is in compliance with all the student organization requirements.
Vice President – External Affairs
The VP of External Affairs is responsible for maintaining and building relationships with organizations within and outside the law school. The VP of External Affairs manages the chapter's relationship with the ACSAustin Lawyers Chapter (ACS-ALC), which includes (but is not limited to) planning networking happy hours, applying for CLE credit for student events, and finding additional ways to build the relationship between the UT and ACS-ALC chapters.
Vice President – Membership
The VP of Membership is the point-of-contact for the ACS student listserv and is responsible for recruiting students to get more involved in ACS, through management of 1L Representative recruitment and membership drive efforts. The VP of Membership also runs the mentorship program, which helps facilitate student members' career exploration. S/he will recruit students and attorneys for the ACS mentorship program, host a welcome meeting for mentees, and follow-up with mentorship pairs throughout the year.
Vice President – Publicity
The VP of Publicity is responsible for the organization’s visual representation around campus. S/he designs posters and flyers for the events that the chapter hosts and coordinates with other board members to help set up Facebook events. While graphic design experience is preferred, it is not strictly required.
Vice President – Treasury
The VP of Treasury's main responsibility is processing reimbursements for event coordinators and event speakers. S/he also communicates with ACS National about the events we plan to hold each month, how much we plan to spend (and on what) for each event, and the status of all reimbursements. The VP of Treasury may need to request additional funding for events from National as needed.
Event Coordinator
Event coordinators brainstorm, plan, and execute 1-2 events each semester. They typically work on these events in pairs with another board member or a 1L Representative. Event coordinators also attend board meetings and participate in the decision-making and planning process.
President
The President is the primary point person for bringing the ACS mission and vision to fruition at UT Law. S/he works closely with the executive board and event coordinators to ensure that ACS is bringing speakers and events on divergent, timely issues, and that ACS remains an important voice in the progressive movement at UT Law. S/he helps plan the semester’s events, keeps track of all the moving pieces, and serves as a representative for the organization to the UT Law administration, other student organizations, and external entities. The President also works closely with ACS National in all efforts, including ensuring that board members and student members are aware of, and strongly considered for, opportunities available through the national network.
Vice President – Administration
The VP of Administration coordinates with ACS National when needed and helps event coordinators with any necessary logistical coordination. The VP of Administration is responsible for reserving rooms for events, organizing board meetings, and updating the law school calendar. S/he also coordinates with UT Law administration to ensure that ACS is in compliance with all the student organization requirements.
Vice President – External Affairs
The VP of External Affairs is responsible for maintaining and building relationships with organizations within and outside the law school. The VP of External Affairs manages the chapter's relationship with the ACSAustin Lawyers Chapter (ACS-ALC), which includes (but is not limited to) planning networking happy hours, applying for CLE credit for student events, and finding additional ways to build the relationship between the UT and ACS-ALC chapters.
Vice President – Membership
The VP of Membership is the point-of-contact for the ACS student listserv and is responsible for recruiting students to get more involved in ACS, through management of 1L Representative recruitment and membership drive efforts. The VP of Membership also runs the mentorship program, which helps facilitate student members' career exploration. S/he will recruit students and attorneys for the ACS mentorship program, host a welcome meeting for mentees, and follow-up with mentorship pairs throughout the year.
Vice President – Publicity
The VP of Publicity is responsible for the organization’s visual representation around campus. S/he designs posters and flyers for the events that the chapter hosts and coordinates with other board members to help set up Facebook events. While graphic design experience is preferred, it is not strictly required.
Vice President – Treasury
The VP of Treasury's main responsibility is processing reimbursements for event coordinators and event speakers. S/he also communicates with ACS National about the events we plan to hold each month, how much we plan to spend (and on what) for each event, and the status of all reimbursements. The VP of Treasury may need to request additional funding for events from National as needed.
Event Coordinator
Event coordinators brainstorm, plan, and execute 1-2 events each semester. They typically work on these events in pairs with another board member or a 1L Representative. Event coordinators also attend board meetings and participate in the decision-making and planning process.