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Volunteer Position

Biotechnology DSC Members (positions below)

Applications will remain open until September 12th, 2024, at 4:00 PM.

8-month term from September 2024 to April 30th, 2025. If this position is subject to an honorarium, payments will be in accordance with the Human Resources Honoraria Policy Grid 9.05.02.

For eligibility criteria related to academic standing, work-study, exchange status, etc., please refer to Part 3: Hiring in the HR Policy Manual.

• Secretary (1)
  • Take meeting minutes during weekly DSC meetings
  • Assist in booking rooms and/or create Zoom links for meetings and events
  • Assist other council members in creating schedules for events
  • Create and oversee a Google Form where students may provide feedback about the program
• Undergraduate Representatives (2)
  • Act as a liaison between the DSC and other committees (UGSC, BGSC, I-EDIAA, etc.)
  • Stay up to date on issues affecting the DSC and student experience
  • Advocate for the undergraduate biotechnology students within the department
• Year Representatives (4)
  • Act as a direct resource for students in Biotechnology
  • Make important announcements/ask professors to promote events in class
  • Use social media to promote events within the department
  • Coordinate study nights
• Academic Coordinators (3)
  • Plan and run academic-focused events (Careers in BTEC, Research Opportunities, 4th year seminar)
  • Collaborate with the team to plan event logistics
  • Work with Undergraduate Representatives to connect with professors/grad students for events
• Social Coordinators (3)
  • Manage logistics of social events (e.g., Crops with Profs, Formal)
  • Plan and run the joint Biology Formal with members of the Biology DSC
• Marketing Coordinators (3)
  • Create event graphics
  • Promote events on social media channels
  • Proficient with graphic creation software
  • Brainstorm and execute social media presence for engagement (e.g., Instagram reels, stories, memes)
• Fundraising Coordinator (2)
  • Plan and run fundraising initiatives (Merch sales, Headshot Fundraiser, Sticker sales)
  • Attract sponsors for events
  • Collaborate with year reps and marketing to promote events
• I-EDIAA Representative
  • Represent and advocate for Inclusion, Equity, Diversity, Indigeneity, Anti-Racism, and Accessibility within the Biotechnology program
  • Take over the DSC social media once a week to highlight diversity in STEM and Biotechnology
  • Be a point of contact for students seeking support or wanting to share ideas on inclusivity
  • Help plan or promote events and initiatives that foster a welcoming and equitable environment

If there are any questions, concerns, or personal accommodations required during the application process, please contact the Biotechnology DSC Co-Presidents at biotech.president@asus.queensu.ca and president.biotech@asus.queensu.ca, or Tashai Gardner, ASUS Human Resources Officer, at hro@asus.queensu.ca.

Phone: (613) 533-6000 x75441

Hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.