Why should I apply?
SUBOG Board positions are one of the select few of opportunities at UConn you'll have to practice real life responsibilities. In a position, you manage your own budget, lead your own committee, and work with a team to create events and experiences for students at this campus.
If you're considering, apply. You'll thank yourself later for giving yourself the shot.
Application questions
The full list of application questions are made available using this link so you may prepare before completing the application. All questions should be answered in 250 words or less. We recommend preparing your answers within a separate word document before submitting your official application.
Timeline
Application Opens: Sunday, February 15th
Application Closes: Wednesday, February 25th (President) or Monday, March 2nd (Other Positions)
Upon the close of applications, interviews will be scheduled.
Note: Depending on the number of applications, not every candidate will be invited in for an interview. You will be notified if the selection committee decides not to call you in for an interview.
President Interviews: Between Tuesday, March 3rd- Thursday March, 5th
Board Interviews: Monday, March 9th - Thursday, March 12th
Decisions Distributed: Around Spring Break
Positions Descriptions
President: Considered the official spokesperson of SUBOG. Oversees the executive board, the programmers, and the outreach chairs of SUBOG. Day to day activities include managing relationships with Tier 3 organizations, UConn departments, and administration, and guiding the programmers to creating better and more intentional events. The President works with all of the executive board to achieve the year’s goals.
VP of Finance: Oversees all of the financial matters of the SUBOG Board. This includes spending on events, conferences, trainings, membership development, advertising, and more. Each year, the VP of Finance creates a budget with the President that reflects the year’s goals. Throughout the year, the VP monitors and regulates that budget. The VP of Finance is also responsible for data/attendance tracking which helps with future budget projection.
VP of Administration: Oversees and enforces SUBOG’s mission, goals, constitution, and by-laws year to year. The VP of Admin directly supports the Outreach team and is responsible for keeping the Daily Digest and UConn Calendar up to date. They are also responsible for the SUBOG meeting agendas for both Formal and Exec meetings.
VP of Programming: Oversees SUBOG’s event partnerships, event schedule, and program assessment. Each year, SUBOG works to create better and better events and the VP of Programming guides programmers to that direction.
VP of Membership: Oversees the retention, productivity, and overall development of all of SUBOG’s Vice Chairs and Committee Members. The VP of Membership works to support the training sessions of the board including retreats and meetings. The VP of Membership is also responsible for member recognition and recruitment focused events.
Public Relations Chair: Oversees the overall branding and advertising of SUBOG and the events of the 6 programming committees. This includes running the SUBOG social accounts, website, and more marketing initiatives. The PR Chair is responsible for scheduling posts and fielding questions via DM or email on behalf of the organization.
Marketing Strategy Chair: Oversees the overall branding and advertising of SUBOG and supports the creation and implementation of broader marketing plans. This includes keeping SUBOG in tune with relevant trends, tracking social media stats/impressions, and supporting non-social media methods of advertising.
Graphic Design Chair: Oversees the overall branding and advertising of SUBOG and by creating and/or approving all marketing materials. The Graphic Design Chair is responsible for delegating design needs and ensuring all graphics align with SUBOG's branding.
Comedy Chair: Oversees the Comedy Committee – its members and its events. The committee plans the WOW Comedy Jam, Spring Weekend Comedy Show, and smaller scale events like game shows or hypnotists. In the past, the committee has brought in comedians like Marlon Wayans, Chris Distefano, Marcello Hernandez, and more.
Concert Chair: Oversees the Concert Committee – its members and its events. The committee plans the annual UCONNIC Music Festival in addition to other music related events like Sunset Fest and Coffee House. In this past, the committee has brought in artists like Lil Yachty, Khalid, Jon Bellion, A$AP Ferg, and more. The committee also runs travel trips to concerts in the area including J Cole, Halsey, Aminé, Bad Bunny, and more.
Digital Entertainment & Films Chair: Oversees the Films Committee – its members and its events. The committee plans the annual Movie Series in the Student Union Theater, showing popular new movies every single week. Aside from the series, the committee also plans outdoor movies, video game tournaments and other film related events throughout the year.
Major Weekends Chair: Oversees the Major Weekends Committee – its members and its events. The committee plans SUBOG’s annual Homecoming events – including the Homecoming Parade, Pageant, and Lip Sync Competition. This committee is also responsible for Winter Weekend, including the annual One Ton Sundae, in addition to Senior Send-Off.
Special Events Chair: Oversees the Special Events Committee – its members and its events. The committee plans SUBOG’s annual Homecoming Carnival, Stuff – a – Husky, Food Truck Festival, and more events – capturing a wide variety of programming.
Sports Chair: Oversees the Sports Committee – its members and its events. In the past, the committee has planned the various travel trips to games around the area, speaking engagements, and sports tournaments on campus.
More Information
For more information, and with any questions, comments, concerns, etc - please contact the current President, Saanya at subogpres@uconn.edu or subog@uconn.edu