Environmental Studies DSC Co-President

Arts and Science Undergraduate Society (ASUS); Kingston; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community as a Department Student Council President, where you will lead initiatives that enhance the academic and social experience for your peers. This role is perfect for an enthusiastic undergraduate student eager to advocate for their department while organizing engaging events. You will collaborate closely with fellow students and faculty, ensuring that the voices of your peers are heard and represented. This is an excellent opportunity to develop leadership skills and make a meaningful impact within the university community. If you're ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we invite you to apply and contribute to the success of your department!

Qualifications

• Must be an undergraduate student in good academic standing.
• Experience in organizing events and advocating for peers is essential.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for student interests and organize department events.
• Prepare budgets and strategic plans for the department.

Skills

Advocacy

Event Planning

Budget Management

Communication

Education

Undergraduate Student Status

Job description

• Environmental Studies/Science DSC Co-President (1) (*note that there is only one position available*)

A Department Student Council President advocates on behalf of the students in their department. In addition, the DSC President is the leader of a committee of undergraduate students that is responsible for the planning and execution of events tailored to their specific department. The DSC Co-Presidents report to the ASUS Academics Commissioner.

Applications will remain open until a competitive candidate pool is established. The closing date will be determined based on the volume and quality of received applications.

Time Commitment and Remuneration

Approximately an 11 month-term from March 2025 to April 2026.

Please see Part 3: Hiring in the HR Policy Manual for in-depth eligibility criteria for the position pertaining to academic standing, work-study positions, exchange status, etc.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for the interests of students in their respective department
• Organize, promote, and execute academic and social events for the department
• Prepare for and attend every Arts and Science Faculty Board
• Coordinate administration of USAT evaluations
• Submit a budget, strategic plan, and constitution to the Academics Commissioner
• Participate in DSC Assembly, to be held once a month
• Attend a monthly meeting with the Academics Commissioner or the Deputy Academics Commissioner
• Follow all provisions in the DSC Charter

If there are any questions or concerns during the application process, please contact the Academics Commissioner, Giulia Iacobucci, at academics.@ asus.queensu.ca, or Owen Miaskowski, the ASUS Human Resources Officer, at hro@ asus.queensu.ca.