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National President
The PRSSA National President shall act as the principal administrative officer of the PRSSA National Committee; serve as liaison with PRSSA Advisors, the PRSSA Director, and the PRSA Board of Directors; organize the agenda and program of the annual National Committee meetings and PRSSA National Assembly meetings; supervise the PRSSA National Conference; organize and supervise PRSSA National Subcommittees; regulate chapter probation and charter revocation; advise and instruct National Committee members on policies and procedures of the Society; and administer PRSSA chapter and member award programs.
Immediate Past President
The Immediate Past President shall function as an advisor to the president and work on special projects. The Immediate Past President shall perform all duties of the National President if the President is absent or unable to perform his or her duties.
Vice President of Chapter Development
Responsibilities include but are not limited to programming and leadership training.
Vice President of Member Services
Responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting chapters in membership recruitment and to promote scholarships, awards and competitions.
Vice President of Professional Development
The Vice President of Professional Development has the responsibility to contribute to the operational procedures, strategies and performance of the National Committee. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, promoting and managing programs that facilitate PRSSA/PRSA relations, the growth and development of student-run firms, and updating and management of the PRSSA blog.
Vice President of Public Relations
Responsibilities include but are not limited to promoting and managing PRSSA public relations activities to internal and external publics.
Vice President of Internships/Job Services
Responsibilities include but are not limited to developing and promoting national internship and job directories, services and programs.
Vice President of Regional Activities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to coordinating and supporting activities such as regional activities and cross-chapter interaction.
Vice President of Advocacy
Responsibilities include but are not limited to addressing issues facing the public relations profession, creating a forum for the Society to learn about current events that effect the profession and taking an active role in promoting the PRSSA Diversity Initiative.
IMPORTANT FACTS TO CONSIDER –
- you must be a PRSSA member and maintain your membership while in office;
- you should have excellent leadership skills;
- you must be enrolled in school at least through the fall term;
- you must work well in a group situation;
- be aware that you have to devote time each week to PRSSA;
- you should be a creative thinker and problem solver;
- you are required to attend 3 National Committee meetings during the year. PRSSA pays for the airfare to these meetings, but you will be responsible for your hotel accommodations and some meals;
- you must be able to work independently.
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