Details:
The SWE Graduate Community Leadership Team is looking for motivated and passionate people to serve as new coordinators and liaisons for FY21, with roles starting in July 2020. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the SWE Grad Community! Potential positions include:
- Graduate Member Coordinator-Elect (GMC-E): Assists the Graduate Member Coordinator in fostering strong community and a network for graduate students in SWE by facilitating communication between graduate students in SWE and SWE graduate students groups, and by representing the interests of graduate students to the Society. Note: this position has a two-year commitment.
- Learning Content Coordinator (LCC): Hosts webinars for the graduate student community through the year. Also develops YouTube videos and other learning content.
- Communications Coordinator (CC): Ensures that the gradswe.swe.org site and other online outlets are up-to-date; coordinates newsletters and blog posts for the Graduate Community.
- Social Media Coordinator (SMC): Ensures current and up-to-date communication and engagement through social media and other online outlets.
- Mentoring Coordinator (MC): Facilitates the GradSWE Mentoring Program along with the other MCs.
- WE Local Programming Liaison (LPL): Assists in facilitating a positive experience for graduate students at WE Local conferences.
- International Graduate Team Leader (IGTL): Creates resources for international graduates students, and aids in the efforts of GradSWE globalization.
- Diversity and Inclusion Liaison (DIL): Promotes the support of minority groups in STEM fields. Facilitates relationships between affiliate groups and graduate student members for this effort.
The Process
Applications for the Graduate Member Coordinator-Elect are due by April 1, 2020 11:59 PM EST (midnight) and April 8, 2020 11:59 PM EST (midnight) for the remaining positions on the team.
The SWE Grad applications for all positions can be found here.
The SWE HQ application (required for the GMC-E position) can be found here.
Note that all positions require the SWE Grad application and the GMC-Elect position requires both the SWE Grad and SWE HQ applications.
Applicants will be notified within two weeks of the deadline if there are additional questions and to schedule a phone interview. If you have any questions during the process, please contact Grace Pakeltis at grad-coordinator-elect@swe.org
Got Questions?
We will be offering office hours where you can ask any questions you may have about the different roles or the application and selection process. You can sign up for 15-minute slots on March 16th and 18th. RSVP for your time slot here!
Be sure to follow SWE Grad on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram as we will highlight the benefits of being part of the SWE Grad Leadership Team and give tips for submitting short answer responses or creating a SWE resume.
Questions can also be directed to Grace at grad-coordinator-elect@swe.org
Other Ways to Get Involved
Consider getting involved more with your local professional section, collegiate section or GradSWE group!
Consider joining a specific SWE Grad Team, like Diversity and Inclusion, International, or Professional! Some of our coordinators lead teams of passionate students in bringing about exciting new programming and initiatives and you can participate by reaching out to the appropriate Coordinator/Liaison.
We look forward to receiving your applications and getting to work with you!