Accepting UOAA President and Case Competition Co-Chairs
To all UOAA members,
Do you want to be a leader among your peers? Are you an individual who envisions change and is motivated to achieve goals? Well lucky for you its that time of year again to capitalize on that opportunity! The elections have begun for the UOAA President and Case Competition Co-Chairs positions.
Students who are interested must submit a resume and cover letter, must be entering their third or fourth year in September 2012, and must have a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher to qualify (faculty will review submissions).
The cover letter should include a statement of suitability for the position, the skills the applicant will utilize in the role, and what goals and missions they would bring as a leader on the UOAA. The cover letter should be no longer than two pages. Remember, this cover letter is not about your past rather it is what you will bring forth to the future for the UOAA!
The UOAA is looking for students who are driven, highly motivated, and want to bring the UOAA further success.
The deadline to apply is Wednesday January 25th at 11:59pm.
Please send your resume and cover letter to vpcommunications@uoitaccounting.com.
If you are unsure what these positions entail please read the attached document that explains the responsibilities of UOAA President and Case Competition Co-Chairs.
Good luck on your applications!
President & Co-Chair Duties.pdf
Darcy Fontaine
VP of Communications
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