1. President (position filled)

 

Role Overview: The President leads Bruin Caregiving Scholars (BCS) in its mission to support caregiving students and advocate for policy change at UCLA. The President provides overall strategic leadership for the club, ensuring that BCS remains focused on its goals. They also play a role in supporting financial efforts by guiding fundraising strategies and overseeing the allocation of resources.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the executive board and set the overall direction for BCS.

• Represent BCS in meetings with UCLA administration, external partners, and advocacy groups.

• Support and advise the board in organizing fundraising campaigns.

• Ensure that financial decisions align with the club’s goals and contribute to its sustainability.

 

Financial Responsibilities:

• Oversee the financial strategy for fundraising and resource allocation.

• Review major financial decisions with the board to ensure effective use of funds.

 

2. Vice President of Administration (position filled)

 

Role Overview: The Vice President of Administration manages the internal operations of BCS, ensuring the club runs smoothly and efficiently. This role includes handling administrative tasks like organizing meetings and maintaining records. The VP also plays a key role in managing financial records and tracking the club’s expenses to ensure the budget is followed and funds are used responsibly.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Organize meetings, prepare agendas, and maintain documentation.

• Ensure that the club’s operations run smoothly and that members are aligned on tasks.

• Track and report on the club’s financial records, including monitoring income and expenses.

• Collaborate with the President to ensure financial decisions are well-documented.

 

Financial Responsibilities:

• Maintain the club’s financial records, including budgets and expense tracking.

• Assist in ensuring that funds raised are allocated appropriately and in line with the club’s goals.

 

3. Communications and Outreach Chair (position filled)

 

Role Overview: The Communications and Outreach Chair handles the promotion and visibility of BCS, managing social media, email campaigns, and outreach efforts. Additionally, they take part in the financial side of communication campaigns, helping to raise funds through outreach and donor engagement, and ensuring that promotional activities stay within budget.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage social media platforms, newsletters, and email campaigns to promote BCS’s mission.

• Develop outreach strategies to engage members and attract new students.

• Lead efforts to raise awareness and funds through communication initiatives.

• Work with the team to ensure that communications efforts align with budgetary constraints.

 

Financial Responsibilities:

• Help develop and execute fundraising campaigns through outreach.

• Ensure that promotional and communication activities remain within the allocated budget.

 

4. Advocacy and Policy Chair

 

Role Overview: The Advocacy and Policy Chair leads BCS’s efforts to advocate for policy changes at UCLA that support caregiving students. They work closely with the board to plan advocacy campaigns and collaborate on identifying and applying for grants. This role also involves managing funds allocated for advocacy projects and ensuring that financial resources are used effectively to further policy goals.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and advocate for policy changes at UCLA to support caregiving students.

• Plan and execute advocacy campaigns with the executive board.

• Collaborate with the board to identify grant opportunities and assist in writing proposals.

• Manage the financial aspects of advocacy projects to ensure funds are allocated appropriately.

 

Financial Responsibilities:

• Help identify and apply for grants to fund advocacy initiatives.

• Oversee the budget for advocacy-related projects and ensure financial accountability.

 

Founder Role – Ashlie Dao

 

As the founder of BCS, Ashlie Dao remains involved as an advisor, providing guidance and support to the executive board. Ashlie’s personal experience as a caregiving student shaped the foundation of BCS, and she continues to assist the club in its growth by helping maintain partnerships and offering insights on long-term strategy. Her role is not to lead, but to support the new generation of student leaders in driving BCS forward.

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• Support for Vision: Ashlie assists in ensuring that BCS stays aligned with its founding mission, focusing on support for caregiving students and policy advocacy.

• Established Partnerships: She helps maintain and expand relationships with key partners within UCLA and the broader community.

• Advisory Role: Ashlie offers her experience and knowledge as a resource for the executive board as they navigate the early stages of BCS.

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Treasurer – A Future Goal

 

As BCS grows, introducing a Treasurer will become essential to manage the financial complexities of a larger organization. Initially, the executive board will share financial responsibilities to simplify operations. As fundraising efforts expand and more resources are acquired, a dedicated Treasurer will be necessary to ensure thorough financial oversight and long-term sustainability.

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• Why Not Now: At this early stage, financial responsibilities can be managed through shared efforts by the board members. This keeps the structure simple while the club is still small, but as BCS grows, the role of Treasurer will be critical to handle increased financial demands effectively.