Open Positions - Board of Directors

THREE Open BOD Positions for 2023​:  (1) Student Director (2) Finance Director (3) Program Director.
​The Student Director must be enrolled full-time in a master's or doctoral program in sport management. The position is a two-year term. All other positions are three-year terms. If you are not currently an individual or program member of COSMA, you may join to be eligible to serve on a Board.

The COSMA Board of Directors (BOD) is comprised of nine members. At least four come from COSMA membership, one at-large member to fill representational needs, and one from a minority-serving institution. The BOD normally meet once a year and provides general oversight of the affairs of COSMA such as: Setting and monitoring the effectiveness of policies and procedures, approval of the annual budget and contracts, monitoring membership recruitment and public relations, and adopting rules and regulations for the conduct of its business.

This year, we want representatives from Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), R1 Institutions AND Community College/2-year institutions. In addition, other aspects of diversity are considered such as gender identification, race, age and geographic location (among others).

Complete the Application below no later than 5pm EDT, March 31.

Board of Directors Duties

Strategic Planning Process

[STATEMENT OF INTEREST] cosma board of directors

2023 Nominating Committee

• Ehren Green, University of Louisville (outgoing BOD member)
• Nalani Butler, Kennesaw State University (outgoing BOC member)
• Robertha Abney, Slippery Rock University
• TBD

nomination requirements

• Members of COSMA may nominate themselves
• A nominator must secure prior consent of the nominee(s)
• Both the nominator and the nominee must be COSMA members in good standing (individual or program member)

• The nominee must submit a Statement of Interest (see below for details)

Submission requirements

1. Statement of Interest - to include, but not be limited to:
   1. Nominee's contact information (Name, Institution/ Organization/Affiliation, city, state, country, email address)
   2. A narrative that includes (1) your interest in becoming a leader in the sport management academic community while serving the individual and program members of the organization, (2) any history as a Board member in this or other organizations, and (3) any other information about your experiences or perspectives that interest you in this position.
2. A current resume or CV

process & timeline

• March 1 - 31: Open call for candidates interested in serving on the Board of Directors. Deadline by 5:00 PM (EDT) March 31.
• April 15: The final candidates are submitted to membership for a vote.
• May 1: Election results compiled and new Board members notified. New member orientation.

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