The SACES Executive Board is seeking applications for the position of SACES Treasurer-Elect.  The term of the current Treasurer ends June 30, 2026. The term of the Treasurer to be appointed is July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029, but term may be extended at discretion of the president. Onboarding as the Treasurer-elect term will take place during July 1, 2025- June 30, 2026. 

Treasurer-Elect Term (July 1, 2025- June 30, 2026)

Duties and Responsibilities per Bylaws

1. Collaborate with SACES Treasurer to receive onboarding and training for incoming Treasurer role

2. Attend Budget and Finance Committee Meetings and other meetings as recommended by the Treasurer

Meeting Participation

1. Participate in ongoing Executive Committee meetings (held virtually each month)

2. Participate in SACES General Assembly/Business Meetings (held during ACES or SACES Conference each fall)

Treasurer Term (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029)

Duties and Responsibilities per Bylaws

1. Collaborate with ACES Executive Director and SACES Executive Committee to develop an annual operational budget

2. Collaborate with ACES Executive Director and SACES Executive Committee to develop a regional conference budget

3. Collect all invoices for regional expenses and forward them to ACES Executive Director

4. Review regional revenue and expenses and submit annual report to SACES Executive Committee

5. Provide onboarding and training for incoming Treasurer

6. Liaise between SACES Investment Portfolio housed at Morgan Stanley and ACES Executive Director 

7. Hold Quarterly Budget and Finance Committee Meetings

Meeting Participation

1. Participate in SACES Executive Committee Annual Planning (typically held in person the first quarter of each year) 

2. Participate in ongoing Executive Committee meetings (held virtually each month)

3. Participate in SACES General Assembly/Business Meetings (held during ACES or SACES Conference each fall)

Additional Duties

1. Conference Planning related to budgets, income, and expense planning

2. Submit the annual conference budget to ACES (typically by Jan 1st each year)

3. Submit the annual operational budget to ACES (typically by May 1st each year)

4. Provide written and oral reports to General Assembly

5. Submit final officer report of activities and recommendations (typically by 5/1)

6. Create annual Treasurer’s report to be posted on SACES website

SACES Treasurer Requirements

1. Must be a counselor educator, licensed supervisor, or approved clinical supervisor.

2. Live or teach at an institution in the SACES region. 

3. Demonstration of 1+ years of leadership experience in professional or student organization. 

4. Must understand basic accounting principles, financial knowledge, and accounting software. 

5. Demonstration of commitment to SACES by:
   a. Professional Member in good standing for at least 2 years (at time of nomination) 
   b. Bi-annual Conference Attendance preferred.

6. During the period in which the individual is a candidate (or will hold a position) they cannot be nominated for any other elected office that would interfere with their elected position as SACES treasurer and can attend every SACES business meeting.

7. Demonstrated commitment to counselor education and supervision and the values of the profession. 

8. Preferred: Had previous experience as a Treasurer in a professional or student organization or previous financial work experience. 

Applications must be received by April 30th, 2025,to Isabel Farrell at president@saces.org. The final appointee will be selected by the SACES Executive Board. All applications shall be submitted in one file and should include the following:

 

1. A 500-word statement of interest by answering the following questions:
   a. Provide a rationale for why you would like to serve as treasurer 
   b. What contribution(s) would you make as the SACES leader? 
   c. Describe your commitment to counselor education and the values of the profession.
   d. Provide a description of your leadership style. 
   e. Describe the experiences and skills you must prepare you to fulfill the SACES leadership position's responsibilities. 

2. Current curriculum vita.

3. A professional photo to be shared on the SACES website. SACES will only share your candidate statement(s) and photo on their website if the SACES EC selects you as treasurer.

Please title your file in the following format: SACES_forSACESTreasurer_John Smith