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Alumni Relations – Director of Biographies

Responsibilities:

Manage a team of biographers and editors in the production of alumni biographies.

This duty includes, but is not limited to

Contacting alumni via phone or the internet.
Assisting biographers in obtaining their interviews.
Assisting biographers in the creation of organized and unique sets of questions, covering the bases of:

An alum’s unique path of personal and professional development (including Sigma Alpha Delta)
An alum’s greatest personal influences
An alum’s current professional activities
The elements which make an alum unique as an individual

Reviewing and approving interview questions written by biographers.
Providing editors with drafted biographies for editing.
Reviewing and approving the final drafts of biographies.
Writing biographies (and other articles when called upon).
Inviting alumni to select Sigma Alpha Delta events and gatherings.

Requirements:
The Director of Biographies must

Have interpersonal skills and/or wish to build those skills.
Have strong writing/editing skills.
Hold no reservations about contacting alumni on behalf of the Honor Society.
Be organized and objective.

Professional and Personal Development:

This position can help develop a Sigma Alpha Delta Member in the following ways

The development of

Managerial skills
Follow up and follow through skills
Oral and written communication skills
Decision making skills
Critical thinking skills
Networking skills

The establishment of:

Professional and personal relationships

Will develop the ability to:

Think critically and communicate more effectively while making efficient use of time and resources.

Alumni Relations- Editor

Responsibilities:
Editing biographical profiles (and articles when called upon) for publication.
This duty includes, but is not limited to

Crafting concise and well-organized pieces based upon the writing of other individuals.
Employing one’s own personal creativity in making a biography (or an article) unique and compelling for readers.
Ensuring that each biographical profile effectively conveys:

An alum’s unique path of personal and professional development including Sigma Alpha Delta)
An alum’s greatest personal influences
An alum’s current professional activities
The elements which make an alum unique as an individual

Requirements:
An Editor must

Possess strong writing skills.
Have a good sense of correct grammar, spelling, and language usage.
Be able to distinguish pertinent information from non-pertinent information in a given piece.
Be organized and objective.
Be able to effectively communicate
to another individual, one’s critique of their writing.

Professional and Personal Development:
This position can help develop a Sigma Alpha Delta Member in the following ways:

The development of

Oral and written communication skills
Decision making skills
Critical thinking skills

The establishment of

Professional and personal relationships

Will develop the ability to

Think critically and communicate more effectively while making efficient use of time and resources.

Alumni Relations – Biographer Writer

Responsibilities:	Conduct interviews with alumni and write biographical profiles for publication.
	This duty includes, but is not limited to: Contacting alumni via phone or the internet. Crafting an organized and unique set of questions that cover the bases of: An alum’s unique path of personal and professional development (including Sigma Alpha Delta) An alum’s greatest personal influences An alum’s current professional activities The elements which make an alum unique as an individual Conducting the interview in-person, over the phone, or via the internet. Writing biographies (and other articles when called upon). Inviting alumni to select Sigma Alpha Delta events and gatherings.
Requirements
	A Biographer/Writer must: Have interpersonal skills and/or wish to build those skills. Hold no reservations about contacting alumni on behalf of the Honor Society. Be organized and objective.
Professional and Personal Development
	This position can help develop a Sigma Alpha Delta Member in the following ways:
	The development of: Follow up and follow through skills Oral and written communication skills Decision making skills Critical thinking skills Networking skills
	The establishment of: Professional and personal relationships
	Will develop the ability to: Think critically and communicate more effectively while making efficient use of time and resources.

Alumni Relations – Director of Database

Responsibilities:	Manage a team in the: Maintenance of an up-to-date and functional database that can be easily searched and queried. Procurement and verification of data to assure its accuracy and integrity. Dispersal of news regarding current events within the Honor Society. Dispersal of news regarding professional and social opportunities relevant to alumni.
	This duty includes, but is not limited to: Obtaining and entering alumni information into the database. Version control of the database. Maintenance of the committee’s public online presence. Conducting research on alumni. Relaying information about professional and social opportunities to alumni. Delegating tasks to members of the Database Team in order to accomplish the above goals.
Requirements
	Basic to intermediate understanding of Microsoft Office Excel. Detail orientation and organization skills. Must be up prepared to upkeep frequent contact with individuals inside and outside of the committee, in-person and otherwise.
Professional and Personal Development
		This position can help to develop a Sigma Alpha Delta member in the following ways:
		*The development of:* Managerial skills Decision making skills Time management, organization, and prioritization skills Data entry and maintenance skills Database investigation and integrity scanning skills Networking skills
		*The establishment of:* Professional and personal relationships
		*The ability to:* Execute goals in a fast-paced and fluid work environment.

Alumni Relations – Database Team

Responsibilities:	Maintain an up-to-date and functional database that can be easily searched and queried. Obtain, verify, and, manage data to assure its accuracy and integrity. Keep alumni up-to-date on current events within Sigma Alpha Delta. Keep alumni abreast of professional and social opportunities relevant to them.
	This duty includes, but is not limited to: Obtaining and entering alumni information into the database. Version control of the database. Maintenance of the committee’s public online presence. Conducting research on alumni. Relaying information about professional and social opportunities to alumni.
Requirements
	Basic to intermediate understanding of Microsoft Office Excel. Detail orientation and organization skills. Must be up prepared to upkeep frequent contact with individuals inside and outside of the committee, in-person and otherwise.
Professional and Personal Development
		This position can help to develop a Sigma Alpha Delta member in the following ways:
		*The development of:* Decision making skills Time management, organization, and prioritization skills Data entry and maintenance skills Database investigation and integrity scanning skills Networking skills
		*The establishment of:* Professional and personal relationships
		*The ability to:* Execute goals in a fast-paced and fluid work environment.

Inducted Members Form

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