Other Success Factors

Desired qualities that will contribute to a candidate's success:

A good working knowledge of:

• NACS and its affiliated subsidiaries ̶ NACS Foundation and PartnerShip
• Current issues in higher education and campus retailing, such as recent legislation and the evolving role of digital content in the course materials ecosystem
• Retailing concepts, practices, and systems, including the important role of collegiate retailing in higher education
• Organizational governance and how volunteer boards can function effectively, promoting accountability and transparency

Well-developed skills in:

• Comfortably speaking with association members about NACS services, industry issues, and Board decisions; relating feedback to the Board and NACS Staff
• Collaborating, building consensus, and promoting an atmosphere of cooperation
• Understanding and interpreting financial and budget reports, recognizing how these can be utilized for effective business decision-making
• Communicating clearly and succinctly, articulating a point of view while respecting the opinions of others
• Engaged and active participation with committees, regional associations, and other volunteer opportunities

Demonstrated ability to:

• Look at issues from an industry perspective rather than how an individual store or company might be affected
• Strategically analyze data and information to recommend or support a choice between alternative courses of action
• Complete projects and work requests on time and assume a leadership role as required
• Think creatively; suggest, embrace, and advance innovative ideas and concepts

No one candidate will be expected to possess all of the knowledge, skills, and abilities described above, but these qualities will contribute to a candidate’s success as a nominee for and member of the NACS Board of Trustees.