VOLUNTEER POSITION(S)
Economics DSC Members (positions below).

Applications will remain open until Thursday, October 31st at 4PM, 2024.

Expected Time Commitment and Renumeration

12-month term from May 1st, 2024 to April 30th, 2025. If this position is subject to an honorarium, payouts will be in accordance with the Human Resources Honoraria Policy Grid 9.05.02 which can be accessed here: https://static1.squarespace.co...

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.

Position(s) Available

• Second Year Representative(s)
• First Year Representative(s)
• Marketing Coordinator(s)
• Events Coordinator(s)
• Secretary

Roles and Responsibilities

• First Year Representative(s)
  • Act as a voice for first-year economics students, bringing their concerns and feedback to Economics DSC meetings.
  • Regularly communicate with economics students to understand their needs and keep them informed about DSC activities.
  • Assist in planning and coordinating events, ensuring they align with the interests of first-year students.

• Second Year Representative(s)
  • Act as a voice for second-year economics students, bringing their concerns, suggestions, and feedback to the Economics DSC meetings.
  • Regularly communicate with economics students to understand their needs
  • Keep second-year students informed about the Economic DSC’s activities, decisions, and upcoming events/opportunities
  • Help plan and coordinate events within the Economics DSC
  • Attend the Economics DSC Events and meetings
• Marketing Coordinator(s)
  • Use marketing techniques to advertise upcoming Economics DSC events
  • Create social media posts, using design platforms, for the Economics DSC
  • Manage the Economics DSC’s social media accounts, ensuring regular and relevant updates.
  • Promote department events through various channels to maximize student engagement and attendance.
  • Attend department meetings and contribute to the planning and execution of department activities
• Events Coordinator(s)
• Execute and oversee events to ensure they run smoothly and meet objectives.
  
• Develop event ideas that cater to the interests and needs of economics students
• Develop detailed proposals for events, including objectives, timelines, and logistical requirements.
• Coordinate with the DSC, faculty, and others to schedule events at times that maximize student participation.
• Arrange for suitable venues for events, ensuring they meet the requirements for the expected attendance and type of event.
• Secretary
• Take minutes during meetings, making note of key discussions and decisions. Distribute the minutes to all members after the meeting.
• Maintain organized records of all DSC communications, including emails and official documents.
• Assist the Events Coordinator in planning and executing events by handling administrative tasks such as booking venues
• Attend all Economics DSC events and meetings
  

If there are any questions, concerns, or personal accommodations required during the application process, please contact the Economics Department Student Council Co-Presidents, Arden Bowler (president.econ@asus . queensu.ca) & Raquel Noronha (econ.president@asus. queensu.ca), or Owen Miaskowski, the ASUS Human Resources Officer, at hro@ asus.queensu.ca.

ASUS Office

Phone: (613)-533-6000 x75441

Our hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.