Individuals may be responsible for more than one position (i.e. President may also serve as Outreach Chair), except for the mandatory positions which need to be filled by three different individuals.
The officer roles and responsibilities are as follows:
Leads the organization by running monthly meetings and coordinating IDI-TA-sponsored programming in collaboration with IDI-TA officers. The President represents IDI-TA in interactions with IDI leadership and may serve on IDI committees, either permanently or on an ad hoc basis. Additionally, the President oversees strategic planning for the association and ensures alignment with IDI’s mission and trainee interests.
Assists the President in all IDI-TA functions and serves as the primary liaison for communication efforts. The Vice-President is responsible for managing the IDI-TA newsletter and website, with support from the IDI-TA Administrative Coordinator, ensuring that trainees stay informed about upcoming events and opportunities. The Vice-President may sit on IDI committees on a permanent or ad hoc basis.
Oversees all financial aspects of the organization, including budgeting, financial planning, and tracking expenditures. The Treasurer ensures responsible use of funds and maintains financial records to support transparency and compliance.
Serves as the primary advocate for postdoctoral researchers within IDI, ensuring that their concerns and needs are addressed. The Postdoctoral Representative acts as the main point of contact for the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) and represents IDI-TA at the annual NPA meeting. Additionally, this officer organizes the annual “Postdoc Choice” speaker/seminar, selecting a speaker of interest to postdoctoral trainees.
Represents the interests of graduate and professional students by advocating for their academic, research, and career development needs. This officer is responsible for planning and hosting the annual “Graduate/Professional Student Choice” speaker/seminar, ensuring that the event aligns with the interests of trainees at this level. The representative works to enhance engagement and support for graduate and professional students within IDI-TA.
Serves as an advocate for undergraduate students involved in research at IDI, ensuring that their voices are heard within the organization. This officer works to create and promote research opportunities, supports undergraduate involvement in IDI-TA initiatives, and facilitates mentorship connections between undergraduate students and other trainees.
Represents the interests of IDI member employees, including individuals involved in graduate non-degree programs, continuing education (undergraduate), post-professional programs, and certificate programs. This officer ensures that these trainees have access to relevant opportunities, resources, and support within IDI-TA and advocates for their professional development needs.
Leads the coordination of IDI-TA networking events and oversees the planning of professional development opportunities tailored to the needs of trainees. This officer works closely with other team members to ensure a diverse range of programming, including career panels, skills workshops, and networking sessions with industry professionals and alumni.
Develops and executes IDI-TA outreach initiatives, ensuring that trainees are informed about and engaged in community outreach activities. This officer recruits and encourages trainee participation in both external community-based events and internal outreach programs within IDI. The Community Outreach Officer works to strengthen IDI-TA’s impact by fostering collaborations with local organizations and educational institutions.