Current Director Opportunities

The KPUMA is always looking for passionate and committed students to be part of our ever-growing and ambitious team.

The KPUMA gives real world opportunities to increase interpersonal, management, teamwork and leadership skills – opening doors for future career advancement by giving students direct access to a pool of industry professionals.

If you’re interested in having a more hands-on role within the club, then being a Director is a great fit for you! This role enables you to direct your own team of Ambassadors and assign tasks. The KPUMA has many Director positions spanning from all areas of the business world – so, you’re guaranteed to find your niche somewhere in the team.

*Attendance during the club’s bi-weekly meetings is mandatory. 
**Responsibilities subject to change upon discussion with the President and VP**

Vice President / Director of Strategy

The Director of Partnerships demonstrates strong communication and networking skills and has the ability to find and secure potential partnerships with the KPUMA. They are responsible for contributing to and executing the partnership strategy and ensuring that each partnership aligns with the KPUMA’s mission and strategic objectives. They have strong interpersonal skills and are able to build external relationships with marketing professionals, organizations, professors, and/or other university student clubs. He or she is a motivated individual that takes initiative and enjoys problem-solving. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are crucial to this role. 

The VP/Director of Strategy will report to the President.The person in this position is expected to attend the bi-weekly meetings, unless excused by the executive team. Additionally, consistent communication is expected on Slack and/or Whatsapp, with messages responded within 2 business days (24-48 hours).

Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Planning: Develop and implement marketing strategies aligned with the club’s goals and objectives. 
  • Club Business Strategy: Create, implement, and review the KPUMA business strategy, with a particular focus on enhancing membership offerings. This includes a bi-annual assessment to ensure relevance and value.
  • Delegating tasks with Asana to directors to assist the President in implementing the strategy developed.
  • Motivating team members and answering questions as needed in Slack
  • Assisting the President with moderating meetings and filling in the role as head moderator in the rare event the President is not able to attend a meeting
  • Assisting in miscellaneous administrative tasks as requested by the President
  • Schedules team meetings + minutes 
  • Conduct market analysis to identify trends and opportunities for the club’s growth.
  • Training and Development: Provide guidance and support to members interested in enhancing their strategic marketing skills.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with the club president, other executives, and members to integrate strategy into overall club activities.
  • Campaign Management: Oversee the planning and execution of marketing campaigns, ensuring creative and effective strategies.
Requirements
  • Must be currently enrolled at KPU
  • Available to commit at least 5 hours of work per week
  • Able to attend bi-weekly meetings over Zoom or in person 
  • Organized and meticulous, analytical
  • Proficient in Excel and Word, Google docs and Google Sheets
  • Team player with a proactive and self-motivated approach to responsibilities.
  • Strong communication and networking skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Able to attend bi-weekly meetings over Zoom or in person 
  • Ability to communicate effectively 
  • Proactive, driven, and engaged individual
  • Expected to attend all KPU MA events
 
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Director of Website Communications

The Director of Website Communications is responsible for managing and maintaining the KPUMA website. They have a strong understanding and proven experience in web design, content, usability, and architecture. Additionally, this individual has knowledge and experience in Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign), and is responsible for creating the media needed for the KPUMA’s website, social media, and email campaigns. 

They have an interest in both IT and marketing, and work alongside the VP and President in order to execute the digital marketing strategy. Furthermore, this person will ensure that the KPUMA brand and values are portrayed positively in the eyes of all KPU stakeholders and the general public on the association’s digital platforms. The ideal candidate will be driven to gain experience in social media marketing and is passionate about creating content, collaborating with others and helping grow a brand. This individual will work closely with the President, VP, and Director of Social Media to create social media and email campaigns to build brand awareness and increase club engagement. 

The Director of Website Communications will report to the President and Vice President. The person in this position is expected to attend the bi-weekly meetings, unless excused by the executive team. Additionally, consistent communication is expected on Slack and/or Whatsapp, with messages responded within 2 business days (24-48 hours).

Responsibilities

  • Developing and implementing content strategies to increase engagement and awareness of the KPUMA
  • Content & Blog creation via Canva or other graphics creation tools/software
  • Distribution of content and blogs via email/website
  • Is able to troubleshoot and implement website maintenance 
  • Coordinate meetings as needed with KPUMA Directors and Coordinators 
  • Communicate with the President and Vice President prior to implementation of the KPUMA content strategy 
  • Responsibilities:
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain and manage a professional website. 
  • Collaboratively work with the VP of Communications to create engaging content for website and social media visitors. 
  • Ensure the website meets both the student’s and KPUMA’s needs and aligns with the club’s strategy. 
  • Manage multiple tasks at once and meet deadlines set by the team.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Adobe Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
  • Knowledge of HTML, CSS and Javascript 
  • Strong multi-tasking skills
  • Excellent written communications skills for the website content and communication media.
  • Has website building experience (UI/UX)

Requirements

  • Must be currently enrolled at KPU
  • Available to commit at least 5 hours of work per week
  • Able to attend bi-weekly meetings over Zoom or in person 
  • Organized and meticulous, analytical
  • Team player with a proactive and self-motivated approach to responsibilities.
  • Strong communication and networking skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Able to attend bi-weekly meetings over Zoom or in person 
  • Ability to communicate effectively 
  • Proactive, driven, and engaged individual
  • Expected to attend all KPU MA events
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Director of Finance (Treasurer)

The Director of Finance will act as the primary individual responsible for managing the flow of funds into the KPUMA and recording how money is spent in our general ledger. The Director of Finance will ensure the club is able to meet its day-to-day expenses and inform the executives when there may be a shortfall in income and club fundraising may be required. The Director of Finance will also work alongside executives in creating annual budgets. This position is suitable for a student who is interested in both Accounting and Marketing. 

The Director of Finance (Treasurer) reports directly to the President and VP. They are expected to attend the bi-weekly meetings, unless excused by the executive team. Additionally, consistent communication is expected on Slack and/or Whatsapp, with messages responded within 2 business days (24-48 hours).

Responsibilities 

  • Creating and maintain the KPUMA financial budget 
  • Submitting funding requests to the Kwantlen Student Association via QPay software, or other forms of financial reporting
  • Ensuring accurate and up-to-date records of all income and expenditures 
  • Reporting financial updates at general meetings (when required)
  • Assisting in creating an ongoing strategy that improves the financial execution of the KPUMA overall mission
  • Work in collaboration with the Events team 
  • Track current paid subscriptions 
  • Lead, complete, and process event financial forms 
  • Financial tracking of giveaways/swag items

Requirements

  • Must be currently enrolled at KPU
  • Available to commit at least 5 hours of work per week
  • Able to attend bi-weekly meetings over Zoom or in person 
  • Organized and meticulous, analytical
  • Proficient in Excel and Word, Google docs and Google Sheets
  • Team player with a proactive and self-motivated approach to responsibilities.
  • Strong communication and networking skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Able to attend bi-weekly meetings over Zoom or in person 
  • Ability to communicate effectively 
  • Proactive, driven, and engaged individual
  • Expected to attend all KPU MA events

Director of Events & Partnerships

The Director of Events & Partnerships is a dynamic individual with a passion for orchestrating seamless events and forging impactful partnerships. This position is ideal for a proactive team player with strong organizational skills. As the Director of Events & Partnerships, you will lead all aspects of internal and external event activities, ensuring flawless execution. Collaborating with the KPU MA executive team, you will play a key role in creating successful events and fostering meaningful partnerships. This position is ideal for a proactive team player with strong organizational skills.

The person in this position is expected to attend the bi-weekly meetings, unless excused by the executive team. Additionally, consistent communication is expected on Slack and/or Whatsapp, with messages responded within 2 business days (24-48 hours).

Responsibilities:

  • Event Leadership:
    • Lead all phases of event planning and execution, ensuring a smooth and coordinated process.
    • Collaborate effectively with KPU MA executive members to ensure cohesive event management.
    • Demonstrate proactive planning, self-motivation, and excellent organizational skills.
  • Partnership Development:
    • Utilize strong communication and networking skills to secure potential partnerships for KPUMA.
    • Contribute to and execute the partnership strategy, aligning each partnership with KPUMA’s mission and objectives.
    • Build strong interpersonal relationships with marketing professionals, organizations, professors, and other university clubs.
    • Take initiative, enjoy problem-solving, and exhibit a motivated approach to partnership responsibilities.

Requirements

  • Must be currently enrolled at KPU
  • Available to commit at least 5 hours of work per week
  • Proven ability to lead and execute events seamlessly.
  • Team player with a proactive and self-motivated approach to responsibilities.
  • Strong communication and networking skills
  • Demonstrated ability to find and secure potential partnerships.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Able to attend bi-weekly meetings over Zoom or in person 
  • Event planning experience is considered a strong asset
  • Ability to communicate effectively 
  • Proactive, driven, and engaged individual
  • Expected to attend all KPU MA events

Additional Duties: This role involves crucial tasks such as client meetings to determine specifications, sourcing vendors and sponsors, managing event staff, and effective allocation of funds.

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