Annual Conference Planning Committee Roles

Qualifications & Eligibility

• NODA Professional membership throughout tenure of appointment.
• At least one year professional experience in NODA.
• Ability to attend NODAC 2024 (Portland), a site visit in early 2025, and NODAC 2025 (San Francisco).
• Ability to agree to and follow the following NODA policies:
  • NODA Leadership Standards & Commitments
  • NODA Conflict of Interest Policy
  • Volunteer Accountability
  • Intellectual Property Policy

Desired Experience, Knowledge, Skills, & Attitudes

• Previous involvement on a regional or annual conference planning committee for NODA or other higher education association.
• Diverse professional experience with a variety of institution types, OTR roles, supervision lines, etc.
• Leadership and professional experience which reflect the skills needed to fulfill the responsibilities outlined below.
• Current knowledge and understanding of the field of orientation, transition, and retention.
• Previous contributions to the scholarship of the Association such as conference presentations, facilitated workshops/webinars, or publication submission.
• Sufficient interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with association staff, NODA Leadership, and conference members.
• Organizational skills sufficient to perform multiple tasks while managing and monitoring many aspects of the conference experience and expectations.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to collaborate with the association staff, planning committee members, and NODA leadership. 
• Ability to assist in creating a unique conference program experience while advancing NODA’s strategic plan.
• Demonstrate an understanding of NODA’s core purpose, beliefs, values, and core competencies, as well as the knowledge and skills necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position as stated below.

Primary Responsibilities & Expectations

Expectations

➢ ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP

Planning committee members are required to maintain an active Association membership for the duration of their term.

➢ HIGHER EDUCATION EMPLOYMENT

Planning committee members are required to maintain employment at a higher education institution or a non-profit interest in the field of OTR for the duration of their term.

➢ FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS

Financial support (institutional or personal) is required to cover travel costs to attend conferences and meetings. If institutional support is unavailable, email the Association Office about the availability of funding through the NODA Excellence Fund.

➢ TIME COMMITMENT

Planning committee members require a commitment through the end of the Annual Conference. During the course of the appointment, a planning committee members should anticipate an average of 5-10 hours of Association-related calls and project work per month, in addition to attending in-person and virtual meetings. Time commitments ramp up significantly the months prior to the conference.

➢ COMMUNICATION & REPRESENTATION

Planning committee members responsibilities require members to be in active communication with other members, Board of Directors, Association staff, and external constituents. Planning committee members are expected to engage in discussion and actively participate in committee work. Planning committee members are also expected to represent the Association to the membership with clarity, professionalism, and integrity.

Benefits

• Build connections with current NODA members and leaders.
• Influence the professional development opportunities for NODA OTR professionals. 
• Deepen understanding of event planning, and professional development.
• NODAC Annual Conference fee waived.
• Discounted hotel room provided during the Annual Conference.
• Some meals provided throughout the conference and site visit.
• Other NODA SWAG.

2024 Planning Timeline & Commitments

Application

Applications can be found on the Appointed Leadership page.

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