Regional Council Community Engagement Liaison – All Regions

Position Overview

SCUP’s regional councils are at the heart of our community and connection. Overseeing programmatic exchanges, people connections, and volunteer and leadership development, the regional councils are helping the higher education community learn more about planning at the grassroots level. Each regional council’s work supports SCUP’s strategic plan adopted by the board of directors.

The Regional Engagement Liaisons serve on their respective Regional Council and the SCUP Community Engagement Committee to create more opportunities for the higher education community to connect, engage, and continue the dialogue that will help every institution define its future. With an eye toward expanding our community, the Community Engagement Committee and Regional Engagement Liaisons connect members and non-members alike at SCUP, industry events, and beyond. The main purpose is to expand the conversation within and beyond our current SCUP membership base and across the higher education community.

• Tenure: 2 year term
• Volunteer time:  Average month is 4 to 5 hours per month

About Selection

Recruitment and appointment of interested individuals is collaborative between SCUP, the Community Engagement Committee Chair, and the Regional Council. 

Responsibilities

• Liaise Directly with their Region: Activate the Committee’s cohesive, inclusive community engagement strategy through existing regional programs. Serve on the Regional Council and attend their meetings.
• Create Opportunities for meaningful connection and belonging at the regional level
• Champion peer-to-peer learning at the regional level
• Connecting People: Proactively reach out to current, lapsed, and potential members to foster meaningful connections and engagement with SCUP.
• Advocating for SCUP: Represent SCUP at regional and national events, within your professional networks, and on social media.
• Supporting Strategic Initiatives: Collaborate with SCUP staff and fellow volunteers to support goals outlined in SCUP’s strategic and integrated plans.
• Surface Insights: Act as the voice of the community—gathering and sharing feedback, emerging needs, and local perspectives.
• Building Local Engagement: Support grassroots-level activities and help create “moments of SCUP” in your networks and communities.

What You Get from Volunteering with SCUP

• Ability to exercise your leadership, relationship building, and communication skills.
• Opportunities to engage in multi-disciplinary industries/positions across SCUP membership.
• Build a strong network of peers through enhanced engagement with SCUP members and higher education leaders in your local/regional/national level.
• Influence SCUP’s outcomes of building a strong and effective integrated planning community across higher education.

Requirements

• Active membership throughout term of service. 
• Must reside in the Region for which you are serving as a liaison
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of SCUP organization and value of membership and engagement.
• Desire to see others succeed.
• Model SCUP’s values of community, learning, and impact; maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Time Commitment

• Term: 2-year term
• Volunteer time:  Average month is 4-5 hours per month
  • Attend at least 9 of 12 monthly Committee meetings annually 
  • Attend Regional Council meetings (as determined by regional council) and regional conference committee meetings (as requested/required)
  • Attend Regional Council Retreat, Regional Conference, and other regional programs (as required/applicable)

Training

• Orientation as directed by SCUP staff
  • Brand
  • Committee role
  • Council Role