Official cabinet responsibilities can be found in the by-laws. The following roles are recommendations based on the activities of the 2007–2008 Cabinet. All Cabinet members are expected to attend monthly 60–90 minute teleconferences to report on activities and advise on business that is brought to the Cabinet.

Officer Roles

The President directs the business of the IMSA Alumni Association, presiding over all Association meetings and serving as the liaison to the IMSA Board of Trustees.

The Vice-President acts in the absence of the President and manages Association events and affiliated club activities.

The Secretary documents association meetings, manages membership records and manages all Association communications. These include the IMSAlum newsletter, IAA.org web site and e-mail lists.

The Treasurer develops the Association budget, monitors expenditures and serves as the IMSA Fund liaison.

At-Large Members

At-large cabinet members provide leadership to Association activities and projects or serve as a liaison with IMSA departments. Typical responsibilities include:

Reunions & Alumni Weekend Coordination

Recruiting class reunion coordinators, providing guidance during planning and manage tasks and timelines to ensure successful events. Coordinating with IMSA Advancement to secure space for Alumni Weekend activities and plan the Faculty/Staff recognition luncheon.

IMSA 360 Contribution

Providing IMSA with alumni updates for possible inclusion in the IMSA 360 newsletter.

Technology Administration

Managing the Association computing infrastructure, including the IAA.org Linux sever, the Plone content management system, and e-mail listserv. Serving as a liaison with IMSA Computing and Network Services. Extending and enhancing the online resources available to IMSA Alumni.

Intersession Coordination

Encouraging alumni participation in intersession by communicating the process, recruiting alumni facilitators and coordinating with the IMSA Principal to find them faculty sponsors. Work with IMSA to secure facilitator housing, communicate logistics and organize an alumni luncheon and other social events during intersession week.

Regional Event Coordination

Serving as the liaison with regional event hosts, facilitating local events and activities. Provide guidance on event planning, use of available IAA funding and MyIMSA contact information. Coordinate with IMSA Advancement to arrange informal events around faculty and staff travel plans and to recruit participation in formal events hosted by local clubs.

Admissions Coordinator

Coordinating with IMSA Admissions to recruit alumni for regional information meetings and IMSA preview days.

University Host Coordination

Working with the Student Council to reach out to alumni currently at universities and helping to pair students who plan to visit universities with alumni who are currently students there.

Fundraising Coordinator

Working with the Advancement office to increase alumni giving participation. Lead the charge for 100% Cabinet participation and coordinate giving opportunities at Association events. Recruit one or more alumni from each class as an annual fund champion to write a letter to their fellow classmates to encourage alumni giving to the IMSA Fund.