Position Details

Year Long Positions 

Co-Presidents

Goal: Encourage professional development and motivate all members to reach their full potential by providing inspiring meetings and events in addition to supporting the executive board to think creatively.

Details of Position:

  • Coordinate a speaker series for the general meetings that relates to a variety of members by having diverse speakers throughout the semester
  • Motivate and encourage all executive board members in achieving their goals throughout the semester by communicating with them frequently and offering them assistance when needed
  • Continue to enhance the Big 10 Connection by hosting monthly conference calls and staying actively involved in all communications
  • Plan the Leadership Conference during the Spring Semester that inspires our members to develop professionally and encourages them to lead
 

VP of Technology

Goal: Help executive board streamline processes and help members stay informed on upcoming Women in Business events.

Details of Position:

  • Keep website updated with current events and information as well as applications
  • Answer member questions related to points
  • Document event, philanthropy, and meeting points via ICON
  • Manage QR code relationship with assistance of President & Vice President
  • Update Engage and ICON with upcoming events and member/exec board information

VP of Internal Affairs

Goal: To help foster relationship that enable members to connect on a personal and professional level

Details of position:

  • Gal Pal Program
    • Connect members based on common interests
    • Plan monthly challenges for the Gal Pals
  • Lean in Circle Program
    • Initiate programs and events that facilitate relationships between members
    • Design internal mentoring programs to foster growth and leadership among members
    • Create an open and encouraging environment for members to trust, inspire, and challenge one another

VP of External Relations

Goal: Provide opportunities for members to build connections with organizations, events, and individuals outside of Women in Business in order to facilitate and maximize professional growth

Details of Position:

  • Create and maintain Women in Business alumni database to be utilized by the organization and its members
  • Establish and maintain corporate sponsors and gain $5,000 in sponsorships per year
  • Assist VP of Professionalism with finding corporate support
  • Utilize Linked-In as professional growth tool to connect WIB members with external information and individuals such as alumni and recruiters
  • Collect and relay information that is external to the organization that is pertinent to the mission of Women in Business
  • Hold 3 professional workshops per semester (LinkedIn, Resumes, Headshots, Business Cards, Financial Literacy, etc.)

VP of Mentoring

Goal: Connect members with each other and influential women in the business community in order to build professional relationships

Details of position:

  • External Mentoring
    • Partner with the Tippie College of Business External Relations faculty and Women in Business’ network (IWF) to identify external mentors
    • Utilize and update our mentor database with past and potential future mentors
    • Connect WIB members with an external mentor based on common career interests
    • Plan an external mentoring kickoff  in Fall & speed networking event in Spring that allows mentors and mentees to connect by hosting a keynote speaker and providing time to network
    • Check in monthly on the mentor/mentee connection in order to ensure there is a positive encouraging relationship
  • Mentoring Event
    • Host a mentoring event with professional women in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids area, typically a Speed Mentoring event where WIB members have the opportunity to meet many business women per year
    • Cultivate relationship with Barb Thomas for additional assistance with events

VP of Finance

Goal: Manage all expenses within Women in Business in a cost effective way while still proportioning funds for new and innovative ideas

Details of Position:

  • Collect and record membership dues at the beginning of the semester
  • Check UPO Office WIB mailbox weekly
  • Handle all WIB expenses from food for general meetings to professional trip costs
  • Maintain a detailed budget throughout the year
  • Apply for funding each year using previous treasury budgets
  • Interface with executive members to ensure proper communication and proportioning of funds

VP of Community Service

Goal: Provide volunteer opportunities to WIB members to encourage involvement in the community and help them learn the values of community service

Details of Position:

  • Plan 25 events throughout the year for members to volunteer
  • Evenly distribute events to ideally have 2-3 per month
  • Maintain positive relationships with all organizations WIB works with
  • Aim to work with organizations that have a similar mission as WIB

VP of 5k

Goal: Responsible for leading the planning and execution of 5K fundraisers, coordinating logistics, marketing, and community partnerships to ensure a successful philanthropic event each semester.

Details of Position:

  • Serve as the main point of contact between WIB and the city, university departments, and external organizations to coordinate event logistics
  • Plan and map out the 5K route in collaboration with local officials and campus safety as needed
  • Recruit, organize, and manage volunteers for race-day operations and event setup
  • Oversee participant registration, including promotion, tracking, and follow-up communication
  • Design race merchandise such as t-shirts and medals, and coordinate production and distribution
  • Collaborate with the executive board to market the event and secure community or business partnerships
  • Ensure the event aligns with WIB’s philanthropic goals and values

VP of Philanthropy

Goal: Leads initiatives to support the Iowa Women’s Foundation by organizing creative fundraising events and campaigns that reflect Women in Business’ mission, with a goal of raising $1,500+ each academic year.

Details of Position:

  • Brainstorm and implement creative, engaging events that encourage member participation and community support
  • Track donations and report fundraising progress to the executive board
  • Work with local businesses or organizations to plan events
  • Ensure all fundraising efforts align with WIB’s mission and uphold the values of the Iowa Women’s Foundation

Semester Long Positions

VP of Events

Goal: To provide WIB members with social events to engage in new friendships and build a stronger relationship amongst all members.

Details of Position:

  • Plan 10-15 social events per semester to facilitate member interactions
  • Partner with the Vice President of Finance to ensure sticking to the budget
  • Plan 2 collaborative events with other exec members

VP of Marketing

Goal: To provide effective service to WIB members by marketing events and promotions of the
organization.

Details of Position:

  • Plan and execute a successful recruitment of new members at the beginning of each semester
    • Create Business Cards with QR code for membership application
  • Market and promote WIB events to our members and to the Tippie College of Business
  • Assist executive board in promoting each event they hold for members though the use of social media
  • Post upcoming meeting and event information along with other opportunities on WIB’s social media pages.
  • Post two meaningful updates a week on various social media platforms
    • Develop a “posting schedule” with at least 2 posts a week including every Wednesday
  • Maintain the WIB brand on all social media platforms
  • Assist with the end-of-year student organization infographic if elected in the Spring
  • Develop the merchandise for the semester

VP of Public Relations

Goal: Create a fun and interactive monthly newsletter to send out to WIB members
and supporters.

Details of Position:

  • Create a monthly newsletter to send out to general members, community partners, and corporate sponsors so they can learn about and showcase what WIB has been up to
  • Create a monthly email-card that will be embedded within the president’s weekly email containing resources and upcoming events for WIB members
  • Utilize VP of Marketing to assist with gathering of event photos, and writing of certain sections of the newsletter

VP of Fundraising

Goal: Provide fundraising opportunities for members to give back to WIB by raising a requirement of $750 with a goal of $1,000 for the semester.

Details of Position:

  • Plan 4-5 events for the semester with local restaurants or other fundraising opportunities in the community.
  • Plan a fundraiser as a philanthropy point opportunity with the Vice President if necessary.
  • Raise funding in order to keep costs lower for members.
  • Promote events that allow members to bring guests that will introduce them to WIB (Social media posts, Bringing friends & family, providing flyers)

VP of Professionalism

Goal: Plan and coordinate a professional trip to a Midwest City and a local professional trip for WIB members in order to improve members’ professional development and enhance their network.

Details of Position:

  • Plan agenda for the Midwest City professional trip that includes Marketing/Management and Finance/Accounting/BAIS
  • Ensure the companies we visit have opportunities that relate to our members’ majors
  • Contact Hotel and charter bus company as soon as dates for professional trip are set
  • Plan 1 small professional trip per semester to Eastern Iowa city

VP of Sustainability

Goal: Provide opportunities for WIB to become a more sustainable organization that focuses on reducing our environmental impact. Additionally, encourage WIB members to learn about sustainability by planning events that emphasize the importance of sustainability in today’s business world.

Details of Position:

  • Map out ways that would help WIB to overall become a more sustainable student organization
  • Work with other exec board positions and their events to ensure that they are being carried out with a sustainable focus
  • Create at least 4 events per semester for WIB members to attend where they can better learn about sustainability and the roles it plays in our business world today
    • Goal of partnering 2 events with other organization(s)

VP of Wellness

Goal: Promotes holistic well-being within Women in Business by organizing fitness classes, self-care events, and mental health initiatives that foster a supportive, balanced environment for members.

Details of Position:

  • Plan and coordinate wellness events such as yoga sessions, fitness classes, and self-care workshops
  • Organize stress management and mental health programming, including guest speakers or mindfulness activities
  • Collaborate with campus wellness organizations and local studios to host events or access resources
  • Promote healthy habits and work-life balance through newsletters, social media, or in-meeting spotlights
  • Foster a positive, inclusive space that prioritizes the mental and emotional health of all members
  • Gather member feedback on wellness needs and adapt programming accordingly
Position Details was last modified: April 23rd, 2025 by ckrall