Do you want the opportunity to build your network with Engineering students and faculty, develop strong marketing & events planning skills, and make a lasting impact on the experience of Queen's Engineering students? The position of Academic Caucus Coordinator might be for you!
As the Caucus Coordinator, you will chair, organize and plan academic caucuses - these are events intended to start conversations between students and faculty about how to improve Engineering education at Queen's. Here are some details about the caucuses:
- Attended by faculty members, discipline staff, professors, discipline reps and other students.
- (At least) 4 during the year, split between focus on first year and upper year engineering.
- Discuss updates, curriculum changes, student concerns, and ideas for improvement.
Responsibilities:
- Organize the logistics for the caucuses.
- Find faculty members, discipline staff, reps, and students to attend.
- Generate summary documents, strategic plans and goals after the caucuses and work with the disciplines and Director of Academics to work towards these goals.
- Chair the caucuses.
- Market the caucuses to increase attendance.
Estimated time commitment: 3 hours/ week.
Applicants should have the following skills:
- Strong organization & time management
- Creativity
- Strong communication skills
- Able to work effectively with a team
Additionally, experience with the following can be helpful (but is not necessary!) for the position:
- Technical skills (computer, social networks, marketing, etc.)
- Event planning
Remember, this role does not require prior experience. While experience can help your application, applicants without prior experience are still encouraged to apply!
The Queen's Engineering Society and the Human Rights and Equity Office encourages applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, Persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community. The HREO will provide accommodation support to applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please contact the HREO at equity @ queensu.ca or 613-533-2563.
Applications are due Thursday, March 23rd at 11:59pm, with interviews tentatively scheduled for the weekend of March 25th and 26th.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the Incoming Director of Academics, Jack Walker - academics.incoming @ engsoc.queensu.ca.