Life Sciences DSC Co-President

Volunteer Position

Position(s) Available

• Life Sciences 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 June 16th.

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.

Time Commitment and 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, concerns, or personal accommodations required 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.

ASUS Office

Phone: (613)-533-6000 x75441

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