SAB Leadership Application

SAB Leadership Application

Thank you for your interest in a Student Activities Board leadership position. The position term will be May 2020 to May 2021.

About SAB

The Student Activities Board (SAB) is the campus programming board at Seton Hall University. SAB provides social, recreational, cultural, and educational programs and events for the Seton Hall community. SAB plans and coordinates events including movies, concerts, comedy shows, lectures, campus life/novelty programs, carnivals, coffee house, and travel trips. There are a total of four (4) event planning committees (Campus Life, Cinema, Coffee House, and Live Events) and two (2) marketing & media committees (Multimedia Productions and Graphic Design). Each chair of the event planning committees brainstorm ideas, work with vendors and agents to negotiate contracts, and coordinate the event day of with the help of other chairs and the Street Team. Each chair of the marketing committees work on specialized tasks/projects before, during, and after the event such as content creation and specialized event support.

Responsibilities and Expectations for SAB Leadership

Attend weekly (1) hour Leadership and (1) hour Street Team meetings (Mondays from 7pm - 9pm)
Hold two (2) office hours per week
Oversee a committee of Street Team Members
Support the events of other committees by attending weekly events
Assist and attend "all hands on deck" events (such as but not limited to Blue Day, Spring Fling Carnival, Concerts, and other large-scale events)
Attend mandatory training, planning days, and retreats that take place in April, August, and January
Important Dates: Spring Retreat (4/3 - 4/5), August Training (8/15 move-in, training dates TBA), January Retreat (TBA)

Benefits of the SAB Leadership Experience

Coordinate fun, creative, and memorable events and experiences that positively affect the campus community
Develop leadership, negotiation, marketing, budgeting, and event planning skillsets through training and direct experiences
Be a part of the "Behind-the-Scene" experiences (such as meet & greets with performers) and inner workings at events
Interact with fellow student leaders and administrators/faculty
Participate in University-wide professional development opportunities
Opportunity to attend and present at national and regional conferences
Meet new people, develop lifelong friendships, and make unforgettable memories

Eligibility for SAB Leadership

Any full-time undergraduate student at Seton Hall University during the Fall 2020 - Spring 2021 semester may apply
Applicants must be in good academic and judicial standing

Timeline for SAB Leadership Applicants

The application deadline is Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 11:59p.m.
The Selection Committee (made up of the Director for Student Activities and Assistant Director for Student Activities) will review your application. If your application makes it through the first round, you will be invited to interview for a position. Please note, not all applicants are invited to interview. Interviews will take place Friday, February 21 and Saturday, February 22.
On Monday, February 17, 2020 we invite you to join us at 8pm in the Faculty Lounge for a Group Process brainstorm. The Group Process is not mandatory.

What is your applicant status?

New Applicant (I have not previously held a position on the Student Activities Board) Returning Applicant (I currently hold or have held a position on the Student Activities Board)

SAB Leadership Application - New Applicant

Name*

First Name

Last Name

SHU Email Address*

Cell Phone*

Major*

Expected Graduation Date *

E.g. May 2020

Campus ID*

Resume. (Please upload a copy of your resume. This is a requirement of the application).*

No File Chosen

File uploads may not work on some mobile devices.

Please indicate the positions you are applying for:

Campus Life Chair
Coordinates, manages, and promotes on-campus novelty programming

Brainstorm and research novelty events and activities to host on campus such as inflatables, variety acts, crafts, fun foods, and more
Negotiate cost and availability of activities with agents and vendors
Create an ambiance that fits the theme of the event through decorations, creative marketing, promotional items and support from the Media Productions Chairs
Oversee all day of tasks (event set-up, manage event shifts, meet with vendors/performers)
Create and disseminate posters and work with Director of Marketing on social media campaigns
Oversee a committee of Street Team members that assist with marketing and event planning
Major events include: Blue Day, Final Free Zone, and the Spring Fling Carnival
Past events include: Diners Drive-ins & Dorms, Latenighters, First-Day Butterflies, Big Prize Bingo, Pinterest Parties, Casino Night, and more

Coffeehouse Chair

Coordinates, manages, and promotes a weekly music series in the Pirate's Cove on Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m.

Brainstorm and research college music agencies and local talent to bring to campus
Negotiate directly with agents and vendors
Advance event details with agent, vendors, and Multimedia and Productions committee
Oversee all day of tasks (event set-up, manage event shifts, meet with performer/providing hospitality)
Create and disseminate posters and work with Director of Marketing on social media campaigns
Major events include: Open Mic Night, Student Soloist Night, and Game Night
Past performers include: Jeff LeBlanc, Wakey Wakey (from One Tree Hill), Ryan Cabrera, Nelly's Echo, Lauren Marsh, and Quincy Mumford and the Reason Why

Live Events Chair

Coordinates, manages, and promotes large scale productions including concerts, comedy shows and lectures

Brainstorm and vet musical acts, comedians, and speakers to bring to campus
Complete thorough and well-researched vet proposals for all performers
Develop comprehensive marketing plans that are sent to agents' of performers
Create and disseminate posters and work with Director of Marketing on social media campaigns
Oversee all day of tasks (event setup, manage event shifts, meet with performer/set up hospitality)
Oversee a committee of Street Team members that assist with marketing and event planning
Major events include: SHU Speaks lecture, comedy shows, concerts, Music Under the Stars, Live Vibes
Past performers include: Kyle & Jesse McCartney, Laurie Hernandez, GrooveBoston, Brandon Stanton (HONY), Colin Jost, W. Kamau Bell, etc.

Weekend Programs Chair

Coordinates, manages, and promotes a monthly weekend program series taking place on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays throughout the semester *This is a brand new committee absorbing the Cinema Committee and focusing weekend events*

Brainstorm and research novelty events and activities to host on campus during the weekends such as free movie screenings, variety acts, interactive experiences, inflatables, crafts, fun foods, and more
Plan one (1) off-campus travel trip to take place each month of the academic year
Negotiate cost and availability of activities with agents and vendors
Work directly with a film licensing company to obtain the rights to show cinematic features; Select films that meet the interests of students and follow the University's Catholic mission
Create an ambiance that fits the theme of the event through decorations, creative marketing, promotional items and support from the Media Productions Chairs
Oversee all day of tasks (event set-up, manage event shifts, meet with vendors/performers)
Create and disseminate posters and work with Director of Marketing on social media campaigns
Oversee a committee of Street Team members that assist with marketing and event planning
Past weekend events include: Cards Against Hypnosis, Dave & Busters Travel Trip, Let Me Teach SHU Workshops, NYC Themed Latenighter

Multimedia Productions Chair

Oversees all multimedia, audio/visual, and photography for events

Responsible for setup, operating live sound during performances, and breakdown during Coffee House events (Wednesdays at 8:30p.m. in Pirate's Cove)
Work with event planning committees to provide multimedia aesthetics to events such as up-lighting, use of projectors, Go Pro camera and DSLR camera
Oversee a committee of Street Team members that assist with media production tasks
While this chair is not responsible for planning events, the Multimedia Productions Chair is always welcome (but not required) to propose and plan events
Past projects include: Open Mic Nights (live sound & lighting), Ryan Cabrera (live sound & live recording), Levy & the Oaks (live sound), Lip Sync Battle (live sound & lighting)

Graphic Design & Marketing Chair

Creates print and digital web graphics and assists with social media coverage at events

Creates and produces social media content such as tweets, social media squares, Facebook headers, Snapchat filters, and other graphic related materials
Assists event planning committees with designing event posters and t-shirts
Oversee a committee of Street Team members that assist with social media coverage throughout the event
While this chair is not responsible for planning events, the Graphic Design & Marketing Chair is always welcome (but not required) to propose and plan events
Past projects include: Special event posters (e.g. Diners Drive-ins & Dorms marketing), Spring Fling t-shirt design, Lip Sync Battle poster, social media travel trip contests

Select all of the positions you are interested in applying for.*

Campus Life Chair Coffeehouse Chair Live Events Chair Weekend Programs Chair Multimedia Productions Chair Graphic Design & Marketing Chair

Why are you interested in applying for the CAMPUS LIFE CHAIR position within the Student Activities Board?

Minimum 1,500 characters; Maximum 2,000 characters

Why are you interested in applying for the COFFEEHOUSE CHAIR position within the Student Activities Board?

Minimum 1,500 characters; Maximum 2,000 characters

Why are you interested in applying for the LIVE EVENTS CHAIR position within the Student Activities Board?

Minimum 1,500 characters; Maximum 2,000 characters

Why are you interested in applying for the WEEKEND PROGRAMS CHAIR position within the Student Activities Board?

Minimum 1,500 characters; Maximum 2,000 characters

Why are you interested in applying for the MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTIONS CHAIR position within the Student Activities Board?

Minimum 1,500 characters; Maximum 2,000 characters

Why are you interested in applying for the GRAPHIC DESIGN & MARKETING CHAIR position within the Student Activities Board?

Minimum 1,500 characters; Maximum 2,000 characters

GRAPHIC DESIGN SAMPLE - Please upload a poster or other digital design to showcase you graphic design work.

No File Chosen

File uploads may not work on some mobile devices.

List and describe any event planning experiences and activity/involvement experiences that you have held in the past. What skills have you gained through these experiences that would make you a strong candidate for the Student Activities Board?*

Minimum 1,500 characters; Maximum 2,000 characters

Being a member of SAB Leadership is a significant time commitment. On average, SAB leaders commit 7-10 hours per week to the organization between office hours, weekly meetings, staffing events and more. Please talk about why SAB is important to you and how you will stay motivated and dedicated throughout the year, especially if you will have internships or other increased responsibilities as you advance in your college career.*

Minimum 1,500 characters; Maximum 2,000 characters

EVENT PLANNING CHALLENGE! If you could plan an event, making it creative and unique to Seton Hall University, what would it be and how would you carry out the tasks of organizing this event? You will be given 5 minutes to pitch your event idea during the interview. In addition to preparing your pitch, please also create something to represent your event and bring it with you to the interview. This creative item instruction is intentionally vague so that you can showcase your creativity.*

Minimum 1,500 characters; Maximum 2,000 characters

By clicking the box below and submitting your application, you acknowledge that all information presented in this application is accurate.*

Agree

SAB Leadership Application - Returning Applicant

Name*

First Name

Last Name

SHU Email Address*

Cell Phone*

Major*

Expected Graduation Date *

E.g. May 2020

Campus ID*

Resume. (Please upload a copy of your resume. This is a requirement of the application).*

No File Chosen

File uploads may not work on some mobile devices.

Please indicate the positions you are applying for:

Campus Life Chair
Coordinates, manages, and promotes on-campus novelty programming

Brainstorm and research novelty events and activities to host on campus such as inflatables, variety acts, crafts, fun foods, and more
Negotiate cost and availability of activities with agents and vendors
Create an ambiance that fits the theme of the event through decorations, creative marketing, promotional items and support from the Media Productions Chairs
Oversee all day of tasks (event set-up, manage event shifts, meet with vendors/performers)
Create and disseminate posters and work with Director of Marketing on social media campaigns
Oversee a committee of Street Team members that assist with marketing and event planning
Major events include: Blue Day, Final Free Zone, and the Spring Fling Carnival
Past events include: Diners Drive-ins & Dorms, Latenighters, First-Day Butterflies, Big Prize Bingo, Pinterest Parties, Casino Night, and more

Coffeehouse Chair

Coordinates, manages, and promotes a weekly music series in the Pirate's Cove on Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m.

Brainstorm and research college music agencies and local talent to bring to campus
Negotiate directly with agents and vendors
Advance event details with agent, vendors, and Multimedia and Productions committee
Oversee all day of tasks (event set-up, manage event shifts, meet with performer/providing hospitality)
Create and disseminate posters and work with Director of Marketing on social media campaigns
Major events include: Open Mic Night, Student Soloist Night, and Game Night
Past performers include: Jeff LeBlanc, Wakey Wakey (from One Tree Hill), Ryan Cabrera, Nelly's Echo, Lauren Marsh, and Quincy Mumford and the Reason Why

Live Events Chair

Coordinates, manages, and promotes large scale productions including concerts, comedy shows and lectures

Brainstorm and vet musical acts, comedians, and speakers to bring to campus
Complete thorough and well-researched vet proposals for all performers
Develop comprehensive marketing plans that are sent to agents' of performers
Create and disseminate posters and work with Director of Marketing on social media campaigns
Oversee all day of tasks (event setup, manage event shifts, meet with performer/set up hospitality)
Oversee a committee of Street Team members that assist with marketing and event planning
Major events include: SHU Speaks lecture, comedy shows, concerts, Music Under the Stars, Live Vibes
Past performers include: Kyle & Jesse McCartney, Laurie Hernandez, GrooveBoston, Brandon Stanton (HONY), Colin Jost, W. Kamau Bell, etc.

Weekend Programs Chair

Brainstorm and research novelty events and activities to host on campus during the weekends such as free movie screenings, variety acts, interactive experiences, inflatables, crafts, fun foods, and more
Plan one (1) off-campus travel trip to take place each month of the academic year
Negotiate cost and availability of activities with agents and vendors
Work directly with a film licensing company to obtain the rights to show cinematic features; Select films that meet the interests of students and follow the University's Catholic mission
Create an ambiance that fits the theme of the event through decorations, creative marketing, promotional items and support from the Media Productions Chairs
Oversee all day of tasks (event set-up, manage event shifts, meet with vendors/performers)
Create and disseminate posters and work with Director of Marketing on social media campaigns
Oversee a committee of Street Team members that assist with marketing and event planning
Past weekend events include: Cards Against Hypnosis, Dave & Busters Travel Trip, Let Me Teach SHU Workshops, NYC Themed Latenighter

Multimedia Productions Chair

Oversees all multimedia, audio/visual, and photography for events

Responsible for setup, operating live sound during performances, and breakdown during Coffee House events (Wednesdays at 8:30p.m. in Pirate's Cove)
Work with event planning committees to provide multimedia aesthetics to events such as up-lighting, use of projectors, Go Pro camera and DSLR camera
Oversee a committee of Street Team members that assist with media production tasks
Past projects include: KNOW MORE Trivia Night setup, Ryan Cabrera (live sound and live recording), Levy & the Oaks (live sound)

Graphic Design Chair

Creates print and web graphics and assists with social media coverage at events

Creates and produces social media content such as tweets, social media squares, Facebook headers, Snapchat filters, and other graphic related materials
Assists event planning committees with designing posters and t-shirts as requested
Oversee a committee of Street Team members that assist with social media coverage throughout the event
Past projects include: Special event posters (e.g. Diners Drive-ins & Dorms marketing), Spring Fling t-shirt design, Lip Sync Battle poster

Historian Chair

Keeps a record of the organization's accomplishments and activities throughout the year, and maintains communications with Student Activities Board alumni members

Maintains the historical records for Student Activities Board, such as but not limited to yearly Leadership membership, Street Team membership, event listings, etc.
Collects historical archives such as but not limited to photographs, newspapers, videos, memorabilia, posters, etc.
Maintains communications with Seton Hall alumni who were involved in the Student Activities Board
Works in conjunction with the Director of Member Relations to bring back alumni members for SAB Leadership and Street Team Meetings
Works in conjunction with the Director of Operations in maintaining SAB databases and document sharing programs
Creates and organizes a scrapbook showcasing the year of events
Responsible for writing news story features about Student Activities Board events, initiatives, and accomplishments for the Seton Hall University website

Select all of the positions you are interested in applying for.*

Campus Life Chair Coffeehouse Chair Live Events Chair Weekend Programs Chair Multimedia Productions Chair Graphic Design Chair Historian

Why are you interested in applying for the CAMPUS LIFE CHAIR position within the Student Activities Board?

Minimum 1,500 characters; Maximum 2,000 characters

Why are you interested in applying for the COFFEEHOUSE CHAIR position within the Student Activities Board?

Minimum 1,500 characters; Maximum 2,000 characters

Why are you interested in applying for the LIVE EVENTS CHAIR position within the Student Activities Board?

Minimum 1,500 characters; Maximum 2,000 characters

Why are you interested in applying for the WEEKEND PROGRAMS CHAIR position within the Student Activities Board?

Minimum 1,500 characters; Maximum 2,000 characters

Why are you interested in applying for the MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTIONS CHAIR position within the Student Activities Board?

Minimum 1,500 characters; Maximum 2,000 characters

Why are you interested in applying for the GRAPHIC DESIGN & MARKETING CHAIR position within the Student Activities Board?

Minimum 1,500 characters; Maximum 2,000 characters

GRAPHIC DESIGN SAMPLE - Please upload a poster or other digital design to showcase you graphic design work.

No File Chosen

File uploads may not work on some mobile devices.

Why are you interested in applying for the HISTORIAN position within the Student Activities Board?

Minimum 1,500 characters; Maximum 2,000 characters

SAB works hard to provide students with meaningful experiences to enhance their college career. What has been your proudest moment this year? By returning to SAB, what goals will you accomplish to enhance the student experience and campus community?*

Minimum 1,500 characters; Maximum 2,000 characters

By clicking the box below and submitting your application, you acknowledge that all information presented in this application is accurate.*

Agree