The Queens VEX U Robotics Team (QVEX) is an award-winning competitive robotics team under the Engineering Society and Alma Mater Society. With over 80 inter-disciplinary members from engineering, commerce, and science, QVEX is the largest and most successful collegiate robotics team in Canada. The team was founded in 2019 to revolutionize engagement in robotics at Queen's, while also developing a globally recognized competitive program.

Job Description

The Director of Finance reports to the Administration Co-captain and is responsible for the team’s banking, budgeting, and financial reporting. They work with other Directors and project Leads to make sure that their areas have the funding they need, including managing the team’s revenue (such as student fee funds, grants, sponsorships, and donations) and expenditures (including parts orders).

Key responsibilities include:

  • Maintain all financial records and receive all money due to Queen’s VEX U Robotics Team.
  • Coordinate income from all revenue sources.
  • Be responsible for the completion of all necessary budgets and other financial reports.
  • Be responsible for handling the delivery of parts, robots, and equipment according to Team needs.

The Director of Finance can expect to gain skills in the areas of:

  • Project Management
  • Budgeting

Time commitment ranges from 1-10 hours a week

Application & Interview Details

We do not look at your resume as a deciding factor. We weigh it the least compared to your written application and interview.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: April 23rd, 2025 (11:59 PM EST)

Interviews will occur online after the deadline. We are happy to provide accommodations for these interviews, so please reach out to us and let us know how we can make the process more accessible for you!

Contact Information

Please email any questions or concerns to qvex @engsoc.queensu.ca or text @queensvex on Instagram!