Are you an enthusiastic person who’s passionate about improving graduate students’ experiences? We’re looking for two graduate students to join our Board.
Established in 1967, the Graduate Student Association exists to promote and represent the interests of all full- and part-time graduate students at the University. The Association operates a social club (the Graduate House) and provides a variety of services for the benefit of ourmembers, including a regional bus pass and health and dental plans.
The Board consists of twelve graduate students, normally meets once per month for two hours, and operates according to the Carver Policy Governance framework, meaning that the Board focuses on strategy and oversight and delegates day-to-day management to staff. Board members serve for up to two years and provide senior leadership to the whole organization. Typical duties include:
If you love working with others to build and innovate, this Board will be a good fit for you. Our team is driven to make the Association a great place to work and an invaluable service to our members. You can help us make this vision a reality.
Assets
In all our staffing and management decisions, we value creativity, experience, dedication, and diversity. We’re committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce, promoting equity, and providing an environment free of discrimination and harassment.
You can make an especially meaningful contribution to our team if you have any of the following qualities:
If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply by writing to gsaboard@uwaterloo.ca with a cover letter and resume/CV by 5pm on Monday, June 19, 2017.
