Join the CMESA

 

 

Ready to run Guelph Commerce?
Then you are ready for the CMESA.
We are recruiting over 25 positions for the 2012-2013 team!
Descriptions of the positions and can be found below.

Why should you join CMESA?

1. Stand out from the rest

Gain leadership experience and make connections within the University of Guelph community and beyond. As an Executive, you will be in contact with University faculty and other student leaders – both on campus and nationwide.

2. Put your education to use

Want to graduate with more than your degree on your resume? Getting involved with the CMESA means that you’ll put what you’re learning in class to use. Gain valuable, real-world experience in marketing, finance, sponsorship, event planning and much more.

3. Enrich your University experience

University is more than four years of partying. As a CMESA Executive, you’ll be building the reputation of the College of Management and Economics. You’ll be able to look back at your time at University and truly feel that you were a part of something.

Recruitment Regulations are as follows:

  1. When reading job descriptions please focus on the following so that you can properly fulfill the application requirements.
  • Skills & Attributes
  • Responsibilities
  • Time commitments
  • Experiences of the current executives in the roles

2. When applying for either a management position or an executive position please consider the following:

  • If you are applying for executive positions you may also be considered for a management roles.
  • If you are applying for management positions, you cannot be considered for executive roles.
  • Only apply to what you think you can handle in regards to the time commitments and requirements.

3. You can choose 3 positions that you feel you are best suited for.

Application deadline for all positions is: Friday February 24th @ 5 PM

Executive interviews will be taking place on February 27th and 28th

Manager interviews will be taking place on March 12th and 13th

PLEASE SEND YOUR RESUME AND APPLICATION TO:  commerce@uoguelph.ca

Successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.

2012/2013 Appplication – Click Here

There are two main categories of positions which we are recruiting for. Please click on the titles to see the full roles, responsibilities, and time commitment required for each position.

 

Executive Positions:

The following roles make up the core executive team of the CMESA. These members work with together in order to analyze, plan, and coordinate CMESA initiatives. Executive members work with the appropriate members of the functional “Management” team in order to execute plans.

Vice-President Internal
Vice President of ASO Relations
Vice-President External
Director of Events
Director of Finance
Director of Academics
Director of Corporate Relations
Director of Marketing & Communications
Chairperson
Executive Assistant

 

Management Positions:

The following roles can be looked as experts in their specific function (i.e. marketing, website management, etc.). These roles primarily involve hands-on learning and practice. Managers work with a representative from the Executive team, who will help them stay on CMESA strategy.

Academics
Conferences and Competitions Manager

Events:

5 Days for the Homeless Coordinator
United Way Coordinator
Orientation Week Coordinator
Etiquette Dinner Coordinator
Networking Night Coordinator

Marketing:

Social Marketing Manager
Market Research Manager
Website Manager
Street Team Manager
Commerce Apparel Manager
Graphic Design Manager

External Affairs:

Corporate Development Manager
Corporate Development Manager
Corporate Development Manager
Corporate Development Manager
Corporate Development Manager


Executive Positions

Vice President Internal

Skills & Attributes:

  • Proven leadership ability
  • Organizational Skills
  • Management skills
  • People skills
  • Conflict Resolution Skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to manage large groups as well as individuals
  • High degree of professionalism
  • Ability to think strategically and analytically

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the portfolios of the Director or Events, the Director of Academics and the Director of Finance.
  • Will be the Human Resources representative that is in charge of the following:
  • Positional Reviews after the summer and fall semesters
  • Recruitment planning and coordination
  • Organize an executive and full team transition during the winter semester and an executive retreat during the summer semester.
  • Manage any internal disputes
  • In conjunction with the Director of Finance, prepare a budget of all external CMESA expenses
  • Sit on the CME Board of Directors

A message from current Vice President Samantha Cherry

 

Time Commitment: 20 hours per week on average. It varies in this position because sometimes you will not have that much to do, but other weeks there are a million things to do! This time of year it a lot busier for me as recruitment and transition are coming up, so there is much more planning. The only thing that people don’t realize is that sending and receiving emails and having meetings separate from scheduled ones can take up a lot of time. When you oversee a large part of the organization your time commitment can change a lot every week. Passion and dedication are the key to keeping up with the changing demands.

 

The best part about being Vice President Internal: The internal part of the organization and the human resource aspect has taught me a lot. I have loved working with people and having the ability to be involved with events, academics and finance. Every week is different and gives you more opportunities to get involved within the University and on a national level. I have been fortunate enough to attend conferences on behalf of the CMESA and they have given me so much insight into the Canadian business environment as well as to network with other student leaders across Canada. It is a lot of responsibility being a Vice President but it prepares you well for the future.

 

The best part about being on the CMESA: I have now been a part of the CMESA for 2 years and I have loved every minute of it. It is has given me so many opportunities with my career and I have met some amazing people. I have now gained the experience I need for the real world and had a blast while doing it!

 

Final comments:  Find out what position you are interested in and passionate about then give it all you have!

 

Vice President of ASO Relations

Skills & Attributes:

  • Proven leadership ability
  • Organizational Skills
  • Management skills
  • People skills
  • Mediation Skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to manage large groups as well as individuals
  • High degree of professionalism
  • Ability to think strategically and analytically
  • Familiar with CMESA’s Constitution, the Accredited Student Organization’s as well as the internal workings of the University

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for all coordination efforts between the Accredited Student Organizations (ASO), the CMESA and the Central Student Association.
  • Sit on the CSA Board of Directors during the summer, fall and winter semesters.
  • Sit on the Student Risk Management (SRM) Council.
  • Organize an Annual General Meeting for CME Students.
  • Coordinate individual meetings with ASO Presidents as well as attend ASO meetings.
  • Create and update a joint calendar of all ASO Events.
  • Organize SRM policy training for all ASO members in September and will be the main point of contact for anything regarding SRM.
  • Sit on the CME Board of Directors

This is a new position on the CMESA Executive and will be a very important role in upcoming years.

 

Estimated Time Commitment: 20 hours per week

 

Vice President External

Skills & Attributes:

  • Leadership skills
  • Networking skills
  • Sociable
  • Management skills
  • Self-motivated
  • Ability to manage large groups as well as individuals
  • High degree of professionalism
  • Ability to think strategically and analytically
  • Experience in sales and lead generation is an asset

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the portfolios of the Director of Corporate Relations and the Director of Marketing & Communications.
  • Maintain external relationships
  • Establish and maintain relationships with other Commerce Societies across Canada
  • Sits on the CME Board of Directors
  • Is the main liaison with Alumni Affairs
  • Maintain the CMESA Alumni Database
  • Assist in creating the Corporate Sponsorship Package
  • Sit on the CME Board of Directors

A message from current Vice President Ryan Stroble:

 

Time Commitment: 15-20 hours per week

 

Best part about being Vice President External: I love that I have an amazing team that I get to work with. This position has geared me with the knowledge and experience of connecting with local and domestic business’s in order to receive monetary sponsorship in order to raise capital for most of the CMESA’s initiatives throughout the year. The role of Vice President External gives you the hands on experience of leading and delegating a pretty large team composed of directors and managers, which is probably one of the most tangible experiences you can take out of your university career. This position is an excellent building block to any leadership role in the corporate world.

 

Best part about being on the CMESA: The best part about being part of the CMESA is being involved with the university and using student dollars to make every CME students time here the best experience possible. Being on the CMESA has given me the experience of what life is like in the corporate world outside of classroom. Classes are phenomenal for theory, but using the knowledge from class and putting it to use in the real world is an entirely different experience. The CMESA has let me network and build lasting relationships with the top business savvy students and top executives across Canada.

 

Final comments: Overall the CMESA is what you make it. For me this was one of the biggest learning experiences of my life. This role can prepare you for anything, whether you are a young social entrepreneur or looking to get that executive position with your favourite company this experience will teach you the skills of being a leader and building those relationships in order to become successful.

 

 

Director of Finance

Skills & Attributes:

  • Leadership skills
  • Organized
  • Strong interest in Finance and Accounting
  • Strong Excel skills is mandatory
  • Finance experience is an asset
  • Strong quantitative skills
  • Ability to manage large groups as well as individuals
  • Very strong attention to detail
  • High degree of integrity and fiscal responsibility

Responsibilities:

  • Update financial position at weekly meetings
  • Keep up to date financial statements
  • Create semesterly budgets and yearly budget
  • Ensure all events have a budget
  • Get semesterly budgets from all subcommittees
  • Manage financial records, cash flow statements, balance sheet
  • Conduct financial modeling
  • Maintain appropriate ROI
  • Sit on the CME Board of  Directors

A message from current Director of Finance Andrew Wright:

 

Time commitment: 10 hours per week.

Best part of being Director of Finance: It encompasses many of the different components of the CMESA. It plays a substantial role in the planning of event as well as the setting regulations for marketing. Essentially it is up to me how we spend our money, which is a pretty empowering position.

Best part about being on the CMESA: Meeting people and putting on events. There are a lot of people who want to get involved and it feels good to be able to point them in the right direction. Also it is a great way to meet people who have similar ambitions and willingness to do what they can for the university. 

 

Director of Academics

Skills & Attributes:

  • Leadership
  • Thorough understand of the university’s academic system
  • Professionalism
  • Organized and punctual
  • Ability to manage large groups as well as individuals
  • Excellent communication skills ( oral and written)
  • Strong presentation skills

Responsibilities:

  • Be responsible for the promotion of academic life to the CME students.
  • Main liaison for faculty, the Dean’s Office, student housing services, academic clusters, Student Senate Caucus and anything that is directly related to academic affairs.
  • Manages Internal & External PDR
  • Promote and organize campaigns on academic integrity
  • Learn about different academic opportunities for CME students
  • Have knowledge base on any other learning opportunities for CME students
  • Oversee the conferences  and competitions manager
  • Sit on the CME Board of Directors

A message from current Director of Academics Yosra Mohamed:

 

Time Commitment: 10 – 15 hours per week

Best part about being Director of Academics: Learning about different academic opportunities for students, being involved in the shaping of our curriculum and promoting academic resources/being an academic point of contact

Best part about being on CMESA: All the people you get to meet, along with the learning experiences associated with doing something you’ve never done before. It allows you to build connections with faculty and students and finally, the exciting events you are involved in planning and attending.

Final Comments: I would definitely recommend finding a position that you think you would be good at/are interested in and applying ASAP. It’s a chance to learn and apply your education in a non-classroom setting, and it’s tons of fun!

 

Director of Events

Skills & Attributes:

  • Leadership skills
  • Strong ability to manage events and initiatives
  • Organized
  • Self motivated
  • Communications skills
  • Management skills
  • Ability to manage large groups as well as individuals
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines
  • Experience in event planning

Responsibilities:

  • Is responsible for and oversee all events run by the CMESA.
  • Oversee the activities of the Event Coordinators and their managers.
  • Main point of contact for booking selling tables and locations on campus.
  • Create debriefs after each event
  • Sit on the Orientation Risk Management (ORM) Council along with the O-Week Coordinator.
  • Is the alternate representative on the Student Risk Management Council
  • Hold weekly Event Pillar meetings

A message from current Director of Events Jena Mesih:

 

Time Commitment: 15 hours a week and closer to 20-25 on a week with an event.
Best thing about being the Director of Events: I love how versatile my position is! My job is never repetitive and I am always busy doing something. I also love being able to work directly with other CMESA members. I have become such a well-rounded member on the team because I was able to learn different roles.
Best part about being on the CMESA: The best part of being on the CMESA is the people, One hundred percent. We have become a little family.
Final Comments: Applying to be part of the CMESA was the best thing I have ever done. I was really hesitant in first year applying for a high position. However, I soon realized that motivation, dedication, hard work, and a positive attitude are the key ingredients in being successful- not age. My position has allowed me to learn so much about my program, school, and myself. I can’t imagine just waking up, going to school, coming home, doing homework, and going to bed. being a part of this organization has given me a chance to practice skills I learn about in the classroom. I highly encourage everyone to get involved- you will not regret it.

 

A message from current Director of Charitable Events Thomas Beckett:

 

Best part about being Director of Charitable Events: The opportunity to plan awesome events that benefit people beyond our campus.

Best part about being on the CMESA: You meet really awesome people and learn a lot about the university and much more.

 

Director of Corporate Relations

Skills & Attributes:

  • Leadership
  • People skills
  • Professionalism
  • Strong communication skills
  • Sales and lead generation experience
  • Quick thinker and problem solver
  • Personable and friendly
  • Organized
  • Ability to manage large groups as well as individuals

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain good standing relationships with current sponsors
  • Cultivate sponsorship and fundraising initiatives
  • Update Corporate Sponsorship Package
  • Actively pursue new sponsorship opportunities throughout the year
  • Oversee the Corporate Development Managers

A message from current Director of Corporate Relations Michelle Slotwinski:

Time commitment: Some weeks that aren’t busy I would say around 8 hours.  But there are some weeks where you are at the selling table all day (for multiple days), we have very long weekly Tuesday meetings, long sponsorship meetings, a hundred emails and lots of organizing.  I would say 10-15 hours per week on average.

The best part about being Director of Corporate Relations: The best part of my job is getting real world experience talking to industry representatives.  You get to build a network of connections at such a young age and can use these networks at any point in your life.

Best part about being on the CMESA: The amazing people you get to work with each week.  The connections and networking opportunities are endless.

A message from current Director of Corporate Development Alex Griffiths:

Time commitment: 10 hours a week (20 hours in the summer)
Best part about being the Director of Corporate Relations: Make direct lasting connections through the companies you connect with, which can become useful in the future when looking for jobs.
Best part about being on CMESA: Being part of a dynamic team
Final Comments: Great experience, majority of work goes in over the summer, hands on practical experience in leadership.

 

Director of Marketing & Communications

Skills & Attributes:

  • Leadership skills
  • Ability to manage large groups as well as individuals
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ease with public speaking
  • Attention to detail
  • Fundamental understanding of marketing and branding
  • Creativity
  • Articulate and talent for writing
  • Marketing Experience

Responsibilities:

  • Gatekeeper of the CMESA brand
  • Analyze, plan, and execute the CMESA marketing strategy
  • Ensure all touch points with students, employers, and faculty are on brand
  • Produce creative, on-brand, advertising for CMESA events and initiatives
  • Oversee the Social Marketing Manager, Market Research Manager, Website Manager, Commerce Apparel Manager, Street Team Manager and the Graphic Design Manager.

A message from current Director of Marketing Chris Hilliard:

 

Time commitment: 20-30 hours a week

Best part of being the Director of Marketing: I love the chance to be able to apply marketing knowledge to real life scenarios. For example, coming up with print ads, developing social media campaigns and seeking out advertising channels among many other things are all a lot of fun. Marketing is also involved with all aspects of the CMESA so it’s a great way to contribute to everything.

Best Part of being on the CMESA: The CMESA is a whole new social circle separate from your friends, work, residence, or anything else. You get the chance to be part of a really awesome group of people, go to conferences, and make a lot of friends and professional connections.

Final Comments: You get out what you put in.

 

Chairperson

Skills & Attributes:

  • Leadership skills
  • Organized and punctual
  • Attention to detail
  • Diplomatic
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Previous experience in running meetings (Robert’s Rules) would be an asset

Responsibilities:

  • Run weekly CMESA meetings, using Robert’s Rules
  • Offer insight and advice to CMESA decisions
  • Ensure that meetings are kept on track and on time

A message from the current Chairperson Christian Geronimo:

 

Time Commitment: 5-8 hours per week

Best thing about being Chairperson: Through this position I have been able to gain a broad understanding of the CMESA, able to meet a lot of good people and gain opportunities that I would not have been aware of otherwise. For example the entrepreneur class I am taking this semester with Fred Pries. Having the freedom to help everyone out and learn a bit of every position.

Best thing about being on CMESA: The best thing about being a part of the CMESA is that you get to understand how an organization is structured. The good and the bad, you come to a realization that people make the difference in an organization. The absolute best part is that I can now understand how true it is when professors, experienced professionals, and others tell me that you have to align your goals with that of the organization. Before the CMESA I did not value anything to organizational values, only what I have to gain personally. However, through my experience with CMESA when I look for positions before and after graduation a question that I will definitely be asking is questions in respect to their organizational/corporate values.

 

Executive Assistant

Skills & Attributes:

  • Leadership
  • Organized & punctual
  • Self-starter
  • Time management skills
  • Strong communication skills (emphasis on written)

Responsibilities:

  • Take meeting minutes
  • Upkeep office supplies
  • Book meeting rooms
  • Ensure that the CMESA office is kept clean
  • Check mail and hand out mail to ASO’s at BOD’s
  • Responsible for agenda and the minutes
  • Get in contact with any representatives about meetings
  • Manage commerce@uoguelph.ca email account

A message from current Executive Assistant Christine Raby:

 

Time Commitment: 5-10 hours per week
Best thing about being the Executive Assistant: Being able to help out a little bit in everything; always knowing what’s going on!
Best thing about being on CMESA: Having the opportunity to challenge yourself
Final Comments: Ideally the person in this role should be very organized, able to do multiple tasks at once, be able to type 80wpm and willing to take on additional commitments as needed.

 

Management Positions

 

Academics

Conferences and Competitions Manager

Reports to: Director of Academics

Responsibilities:

  • Promote student involvement and awareness in a variety of initiates to enhance their experiences with other schools
  • Promote CME students to showcase their talent on a National scale.
  • Seek opportunities externally with other post secondary institutions for CME students to get involved with.
  • Maintain the conferences and competitions database

Skills & Attributes:

  • Very academically focused
  • Have a good understanding of conferences and competitions
  • Attended a conference or competition is an asset
  • Good communication skills (oral and written)
  • Professional

Time commitment: 5 hours per week

 

Events

Event Coordinator (5 positions available):

 

  • 5 Days for the Homeless Coordinator
  • United Way Coordinator
  • Orientation Week Coordinator
  • Etiquette Dinner Coordinator
  • Networking Night Coordinator

 

 

Reports to: Director of Events

 

Responsibilities:

  • Manage a large CMESA related event
  • Create and manage an event team to plan and execute a large scale event
  • Keep an event budget
  • Update Director of Events regularly
  • Attend weekly Event Pillar meetings

Skills & Attributes:

  • Leadership skills
  • Strong ability to manage events and initiatives
  • Strong Organizational skills
  • Self motivated
  • Communications skills
  • Management skills
  • Ability to manage large groups as well as individuals
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines
  • Previous event planning experience

Time Commitment:

 

15 hours a week while you event is in the planning stages

20 hours per week when your event is taking place

 

*Orientation Week Manager- very heavy in the summer months*

 

Marketing

Social Marketing Manager

Reports to: Director of Marketing & Communications

 

Responsibilities:

  • Write the weekly mass emails
  • Coordinate, produce and upload the bi-weekly videos
  • Attend weekly executive meetings
  • Maintain the Twitter account
  • Maintain our Facebook account: Create all events and maintain the CMESA group
  • Attend weekly Marketing Pillar meetings

Skills & Attributes:

  • Strong communication skills (both written & oral)
  • Ability to speak in public
  • Outgoing and creative
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Experience with Twitter and Facebook
  • Experience in creating and editing videos

Time Commitment: 10-15 hours per week- sometimes more when we are making videos and have an event coming up

 

Market Research Manager

Reports to: Director of Marketing & Communications

 

Responsibilities:

  • The gatekeeper of marketing insights for the CMESA
  • Build a deep understanding of commerce students and their motivations
  • Oversee surveys and evaluations of commerce students
  • Attend weekly Marketing Pillar meetings

Skills & Attributes:

  • Knowledge of research methods and data collection
  • Passion for the understanding of consumer behavior
  • Outgoing
  • Organized
  • Superior written and oral skills

Time Commitment:5 hours per week

 

Website Manager

Reports to: Director of Marketing & Communications

 

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain website on a regular basis (weekly, sometimes even daily)
  • Have direct and constant communication with all marketing team members
  • Attend weekly Marketing Pillar meetings

Skills & Attributes:

  • Website design skills
  • Creativity and a flare for design
  • Very experienced with Word Press

Time Commitment:10 hours per week

 

Street Team Manager

Reports to: Director of Marketing & Communications

 

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and create the CMESA street team
  • Co-ordinate Class Room talks
  • Create awareness of CMESA and Commerce related events with students
  • Attend weekly Marketing Pillar meetings

Skills & Attributes:

  • Strong Leadership Skills
  • Large connection to commerce students on campus
  • Extremely outgoing
  • Personable and Friendly
  • Superior written & oral communication skill
  • Comfortable talking to large crowds
  • Ability to manage large groups as well as individuals
  • Previous experiential marketing experience would be an asset

Time Commitment:10 hours per week

 

Commerce Apparel Manager

Reports to: Director of Marketing & Communications

Responsibilities:

  • Design and order all Commerce Apparel
  • Come up with new, creative ideas
  • Organize Commerce Apparel sales

Skills & Attributes:

  • Familiar with commerce students and their culture here at Guelph
  • Creative
  • Graphic Design Experience
  • Outgoing personality
  • Strong communication and organizational skills

Time commitment: 5 Hours per week

 

Graphic Design Manager

Reports to: Director of Marketing & Communications

Responsibilities:

  • Create and design all advertising material for events, campaigns, website etc.
  • Create designs and layout of the sponsorship package with the Vice President External and Director of Corporate Relations
  • Have direct communication with Event Coordinators to carry out their vision
  • Attend weekly Marketing Pillar meetings

Skills & Attributes:

  • Creative and thinks outside of the box
  • Experience in Graphic Design
  • Superior written & oral communication skill
  • Has Photoshop and is experienced in using it

Time commitment: 10 hours per week- can be more when creating designs for events/campaigns

 

External Affairs

Corporate Development Manager- 5 positions available

Reports to: Director of Corporate Relations

 

Responsibilities:

  • Cultivate sponsorship and fundraising initiatives
  • Actively pursue new sponsorship opportunities throughout the year
  • Invite Corporate Sponsors to events
  • Have direct communication with Event Coordinators
  • Attend industry events
  • Attend weekly Sponsorship Pillar Meetings

Skills & Attributes:

  • People skills
  • Entrepreneurial attitude
  • High degree of professionalism
  • Strong communication skills
  • Sales experience
  • Quick thinker and problem solver
  • Personable and friendly
  • Organized
  • Experience in cold calling would be an asset

Time Commitment: 5 hours per week – heavier time commitment over the summer months

 

Application deadline for all positions is: Friday February 24th @ 5 PM

Executive interviews will be taking place on February 27th and 28th

Manager interviews will be taking place on March 12th and 13th

PLEASE SEND YOUR RESUME AND APPLICATION TO:  commerce@uoguelph.ca

Successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.

2012/2013 Application – Click Here

 

The 2012-2013 Structure

 

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