Volunteer Committee: Onboarding and Welcome Coordinator

The HighEdWeb Volunteer Committee leads the development of initiatives and activities to inform, engage, and celebrate the volunteers that power the association. The committee is also responsible for assisting other association committees in recruiting new volunteers.

The Onboarding and Welcome Coordinator works with the Executive Director and committee chairs to welcome new volunteers to HighEdWeb and promote volunteering to our broader membership. This is a rewarding experience and a great entry point for professionals new to HighEdWeb or volunteering. You’ll have the opportunity to network, learn new skills, participate in strategy discussions, and support the HighEdWeb community.

Responsibilities

• Welcome new volunteers to HighEdWeb via promotion in Slack and personal outreach.
• Help keep the lists of committee members up-to-date on the HighEdWeb website.
• Aid in volunteer outreach, recruitment strategies, and onboarding as needed.
• Virtually attend monthly committee meetings.
• Participate in committee discussions during meetings or in between meetings via Slack.
• Share feedback on projects fellow committee members are working on.
• Facilitate an environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.

Qualifications

Required

• Membership in the association, which can be fulfilled at application. (Free general membership for higher education professionals would meet this requirement.)
• Editing experience with website content management systems like WordPress.
• Strong organization, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to satisfactorily complete tasks in a timely manner (or communicate in advance if help or more time is needed).

Preferred

• Ability to engage diverse communities and build relationships.
• Ability to work with team communication platforms like Slack.
• Proficiency with ClickUp or similar project management tools.
• Proficiency with Google Drive.

(Training is provided for all software or systems committee members may use.)

Estimated Time Commitment

• Committee members are expected to virtually attend monthly meetings, which are up to 1 hour, once per month.
• Additionally, this role may require a minimum of 2-3 hours per month for regular committee work for most of the year, with a peak time commitment of 4-6 hours per month around the Annual Conference and Volunteer Fair, where we typically receive an influx of volunteers.

Length of Appointment

Up to two years, with the option to renew.

Growth Opportunities

By serving as Onboarding and Welcome Coordinator, you will gain:

• Experience with volunteer recruitment and development.
• Experience serving on a committee for the association.
• Experience building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• A broader network of contacts that can help positively influence your career.
• Access to HighEdWeb volunteer rewards.

Committee members who reliably serve on this committee would be eligible to serve as a committee chair or vice chair in the future.

Conference Attendance

Annual and/or regional conference attendance is not required, and conference registration is not waived for this position.

How to Apply

To apply, select the following Apply for Job button, then use the supplied link. You will be taken to your Volunteer Profile form. Update your profile to include your interest in this position and your related qualifications.