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The SMLR Alumni Association (SMLRAA) needs you!

The SMLRAA is looking for candidates interested in serving in a leadership role for a 2-year term from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027.  

Image of SMLRAA members at Rutgers DayWe are seeking self-nominations for the following positions:

  • President
  • Vice President
  • Secretary/Treasurer
  • Chair

View the position description for each of these roles at the bottom of this page. Please note you do not need to reside in NJ to be eligible to run.

Self-nominations are due by March 24, 2025.

The SMLRAA Board will follow up with you prior to the election process later this spring. If you have any questions, please email smlralumni@rutgersalumni.org. We would love to hear from you!

> Click here to access our self-nomination form

Why Consider a Role on the SMLRAA Executive Board?

  • Leadership development - build leadership skills that you might not have the opportunity to develop through work
  • Great networking opportunity - meet and collaborate with many people across different fields, careers, etc.
  • Build friendships and strong connections - develop personal and professional relationships; benefit from the mentorship and support of others. 
  • Develop or build new skill sets - gain experience in areas including:
    • Project management
    • Event management
    • Budgeting
    • Communication skills
Complete the SMLRAA Board Self-Nomination Form
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Job Descriptions for SMLRAA Executive Board Members

President

Responsibilities: The President shall be the chief executive officer of the Association and its Board of Directors, and shall have the authority to carry out all duties necessitated by that office. In concert with the other members of the Board, the President shall define, and may amend from time to time, the duties of the other officers of the Association. The President serves as the primary spokesperson for the alumni association. The President sets strategic goals with the Vice President in the beginning of the term and works with the Vice President on completing all strategic goals. 

Prerequisite Qualifications: Serve in a leadership position in an organization (whether at work, professional organization, etc.) and is SMLR Alumni

Preferred Qualifications: Served on SMLRAA Board (e.g., Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer), led a Committee within the SMLR Alumni Association 

Vice President

Responsibilities: The Vice President shall assist the President and discharge such duties as may be assigned from time to time. The Vice President oversees SMLRAA's committees (except Communications) and works with the President to complete strategic goals set by the President. 

Prerequisite Qualifications: Serve in a leadership position in an organization (whether at work, professional organization, etc.) and is SMLR Alumni

Preferred Qualifications: Lead a Committee within the SMLR Alumni Association 

Secretary/Treasurer

Responsibilities: The Secretary/Treasurer shall maintain all records and meeting minutes of the Association and will have charge of all funds of the Association and maintain a record of all receipts and expenditures.  The Secretary/Treasurer will maintain email communications and oversee the Communications Chair’s Committee. Finally, Secretary/Treasurer will work with Vice President on forecasting each fiscal year’s costs. 

Prerequisite Qualifications: Rutgers Alumni

Preferred Qualifications: Volunteer on a SMLRAA Committee

Chair

Responsibilities: The Chair shall be responsible for University relationships, working with the Rutgers University Alumni Association (RUAA) & Rutgers Alumni Association (RAA), building HR/LR relationships and on-going development. Either the Chair and/or President should be in primary contact with Rutgers, RUAA, and RAA. 

Prerequisite Qualifications: Serve in a leadership position in an organization (whether at work, professional organization, etc.) and is SMLR Alumni. Volunteered/volunteers at RAA & RUAA. 

Preferred Qualifications: Served on SMLRAA Board (e.g., President, Vice President), led a Committee within the SMLR Alumni Association. Held a leadership position at RAA & RUAA.

Questions? Email the SMLRAA Board at smlralumni@rutgersalumni.org.