Overview

The SIGGRAPH XSV (Ex Student Volunteer) Chair is responsible for the planning, selection process, and management of the annual conference XSV program. The XSV Chair works closely with the Conference Chair, the Chief Staff Executive (CSE), volunteers, and contractors to create a volunteer program for recently graduated students that would like to become involved in a committee level of the conference.

Recommended Qualifications

team player who works well with others
experience with project / fiscal management
able to delegate responsibility and mentor team members as well as the next year's XSV Chair
deadline-driven; able to organize and respond quickly
able to devote the necessary time
past SIGGRAPH student volunteer
past conference experience with administrative duties as either manager, admin, or subcommittee member of any program
committed to supporting meaningful experiences for and contributions by XSVs at the conference
service-oriented
organizational and interpersonal skills
leadership and supervisory experience
experience and ability to work well within a large group
Specific Responsibilities

The following list is a "high-level" view of the specific responsibilities associated with serving as XSV Chair. The list is organized under general categories of responsibility.

Strategic

Participate in strategic planning for the SIGGRAPH Conference
Create a strategic direction for the XSV program including overall goals and objectives for the program, and new initiatives.
Management

Work with conference management to organize and implement a thorough XSV selection process
Work with program chairs to determine XSV placement and requirements for different programs
Financial

Work with the Conference Chair and CSE to prepare preliminary and final conference budgets for the XSV program
Manage the XSV budget
Publications

Develop the XSV section of the Call for Participation
Communication

Report regularly to the Conference Chair and CSE on the status of the XSV program
Provide other committee chairs direction and instructions for the proper use of XSVs
Facilitate and participate in timely communication with XSVs to provide direction and answer questions
Produce a final report by the wrapup meeting (October) describing the XSV program, changes from previous years, and lessons learned
Meetings

Attend and participate in all conference committees meetings