Region Coordinators

About the Position

Mortar Board chapters are divided into six regions, with about 20-25 active chapters per region. Teams of 2-4 Region Coordinators (RCs) work collaboratively with the National Office to support and inspire chapters in their region.

RCs work with chapters, either individually, as a region, or in collaboration with other regions, to provide guidance, support, and assistance for campus-based recruitment and outreach initiatives to generate more interest in Mortar Board and yield higher membership. If schedules and interests allow, RCs also visit campuses to improve and strengthen the chapters.

RCs work as a team and also with other regional teams to divide trainings and facilitations across chapters in areas such as president training, recruitment and selection, onboarding new officers, and new advisor training.

Time Commitment and Meeting Expectations

General Time Commitment: five to 10 hours monthly, plus national events and trainings outlined below.

• One hour monthly dedicated to national meetings.
• Four to nine hours monthly connecting with chapters via email, phone, and/or Zoom.
• Additional opportunities will exist for further engagement, if interested.

Meetings:

• Engage with the entire RC team across all regions once every other month to discuss challenges and successes within regions.
• Meet once every other month as a regional team with members of the National Office to discuss chapter health.
• Participate in and/or facilitate quarterly “all region” meetings with chapter officers and advisors.
• Meet with chapters, executive board members, advisors, and your Regional Team as needed.

Engage with National Mortar Board events and initiatives including:

• The National Conference, with some financial support if needed by the National Council (Held in-person during even years);
• Chapter Operations Sessions (Fall, held virtually);
• Virtual Special National Conference (January);
• Mortar Board Week Events (the week surrounding February 15).

Hold the following dates for Region Coordinator training and professional development:

• RC online training – TBD (June/July)
• Save the date for the 2026 National Conference in Columbus, Ohio (September 2026)

Benefits of Serving as a Region Coordinator:

• Provides opportunity to give back to the honor society in a national leadership role.
• Allows mentorship of collegiate members and other Mortar Board volunteers.
• Spreads your wisdom and ideas with chapters across the country.
• Continues your personal and professional development.
• Builds connections with other enthusiastic and engaged members of a prestigious national organization.
• Provides ongoing public recognition of contributions to both the Society and other endeavors through various communication methods including the website, written publications, press/media releases, etc.
• Gives an opportunity to attend bi-annual Mortar Board National Conferences, with specific opportunity for RCs to gather early for conversation, professional development, and social activity.
• Off years of MBNC allow the unique opportunity to gather (ideally, in person) for an RC retreat and/or volunteer summit.
• Continues encouraging leadership by helping new leaders who will follow in your footsteps!

Please contact Trish Maxwell (tmaxwell@mortarboard.org) if you have any questions about the position or application.