Alumni interested in helping the UCI Alumni Association fulfill its mission are invited to apply for positions on the UCI Alumni Association Board of Directors or one of the association's volunteer committees.

Committee positions are filled on an ongoing basis. Board of Director's positions are filled annually in June.

Applications should be sent to UCI Alumni Association, Phineas Banning Alumni House, Irvine, CA 92697-1225, e-mailed to alumni@uci.edu or faxed to 949-824-7383.

UCIAA Board of Directors

General Responsibilities:

Promote the vision, mission, goals and objectives of the association on and off campus in an effort to enrich the lives of alumni and engage them in a lifelong advancement of UC Irvine.

 Qualifications:

1.   Degreed alumnus/a of UCI

2.   Member of UCIAA in good standing.

3.   Be able to serve a minimum of a two-year term

4.   Willingness to work with persons regardless of age, race, gender, disability, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation or socio-economic background

Principal Expectations:

1.   Attend quarterly meetings as a voting member, with all rights and responsibilities pertaining thereto, including planning and fiduciary duties.

2.   Serve as an active participant of at least one association committee (Advocacy, Development, Finance, Membership, Programs, Scholarship or Volunteer Relations)

3.   Support the university through regular alumni giving, including an annual gift to designated UCIAA philanthropic programs. The board’s annual goal is $10,000 collectively with a minimum of $400 individual support in new scholarship monies. 

4.   Promote UCIAA membership to alumni who are not yet association members, with the goal of helping to secure 3-5 new memberships each year.

5.   Support association events and activities through time, talent and/or financial commitments, either personal or through affiliated companies and organizations.

6.    Represent UCIAA in public and at special campus events.

7.   Educate yourself on pertinent UCIAA issues and organizational goals.

8.    Promote participation in association events.

9.    Identify and cultivate additional volunteer leaders.

Term of Office:

Elected members serve a term of two years, starting July 1. Additional term limits as described in the UCIAA bylaws may apply.

Accountability & Guidance:

Accountable to the membership of the association through the board of directors and president in accordance with the UCIAA bylaws; to the state of California and the federal government for adherence to laws and regulations regarding non-profit corporations. Guidance from the president, officers, executive director, committee liaisons and staff.

The board application form can be downloaded here.

 

UCIAA Committees
Membership in the UCI Alumni Association and participation on one of its key committees provides the perfect way to reconnect with UC Irvine. UCIAA committees are run by UCIAA board members and staff.
 

• Advocacy Committee
  Assist with the association’s legislative advocacy program and be responsible for maintaining the contact of the Association with community programs and organizations. Advocate on matters affecting the University. Attend the annual AAUC Legislative Conference, UC Day in Sacramento.
   

• Development Committee
  Advise the association on fundraising practices, including but not limited to: suggesting alternative and additional means of funding for the Phineas Banning Alumni House, alumni programs, scholarships, special events, underwriting, community philanthropic projects, philanthropic projects involving other student groups or alumni associations, and any development projects relating to UC Irvine that may have an impact on the association.
   

• Finance Committee
  Assist in preparing UCIAA’s annual budget and program-by-program budgetary procedures. Monitor any legal fees or requirements, requesting assistance from legal counsel whenever necessary with board approval. Analyze any projected investments of the association’s financial reserves. Determine the financial impact of the association’s programs both included and not included in the annual planning.
   

• Membership Committee
  Assist in the planning of membership recruitment activities, including but not limited to: student recruitment, alumni recruitment, regional recruitment, professional recruitment and support group recruitment. Determine benefits offered to members such as insurance programs, promotional items, social or sports opportunities.
   

• Programs Committee
  Development and implementation of association programs, including but not limited to: public functions, receptions, recognition ceremonies and special events.
   

• Scholarship Selection Committee
  Assist with formulating policies and procedures for scholarships/fellowships awarded by UCIAA. Review applications and select scholarship recipients. Plan the annual scholarship recognition program. Maintain contact with the recipients to encourage a lasting relationship with the association.
   

The committee application form can be downloaded here.

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