Being a part of the SSA is a worthwhile, enjoyable, and fun experience. It gives you an opportunity to learn more about the department, work closely with other Sociology students, and develop events/projects/etc. that interest you and will inspire a strong Sociology Department. To learn more about the SSA and our vision, please click here.
Timeline for elections:
Sunday March 6th at 5:00pm: Deadline to apply to 2015-2016 SSA Executive
March 7th – March 10th at 11:59pm: Online voting period.
Thursday March 10th from 2:00-5:00pm at entry to ANSO: Opportunity to vote in-person
Monday March 14th: Announce results
To apply for any of the below positions, please email us at ubcsociologyassoc@gmail.com by Sunday March 6th at 5:00pm with a paragraph that includes the following (100-200 words).
- Your name (required)
- Major/Minor specialization (required)
- Year (required)
- Why you want to join the SSA (suggested)
- What you will bring to SSA in this role (i.e. skills, ideas) (suggested)
Guidelines:
- All executives MUST be available for at least 3 hours every week for meetings, promoting events, and other duties more specific to their position. In reality, there will be some weeks where time devoted to the SSA will be more or less than this. While the team will work together and support each other throughout the year, each executive must be independently committed and dependable.
- You must have declared or be expecting to declare a major or minor in Sociology in order to run for any executive position.
- Only 3rd and 4th year students are eligible to run for co-presidency positions.
- Nominees are able to run for 2 positions maximum. When applying, you will be asked for your preferred position between the two, and in the event that you are successfully accepted to both you will be given the preferred position. *Note: Associate editor excluded.
- You may not apply if you are doing Co-Op or Exchange for 1 term during the 2016-17 year
2015-2016 SSA Positions
* Note: All executives will be responsible for attending bi-weekly meetings, answering emails, and assisting with SSA events and projects.
Co Presidents (2)
The role of the Co-Presidents is integral in ensuring smooth operations within the SSA. As the leaders of the SSA, overall organization and visioning is needed to operate the club. The main responsibility of the Co-Presidents is to oversee the club’s functions by supporting all members of the team and maintaining communication within the department. As Co-President, you will be exposed to different levels of the Sociology Department. You will enrich your leadership skills through managing your team, while also developing unique set of skills such as interpersonal, communication, and problem solving.
For a full position description, please click here.
Vice-President: Academic
The Vice-President: Academic is a project-based role that’s responsible for overseeing the academic support services the SSA will hold throughout the year, with the assistance of the Co-Presidents. The VP Academic must be passionate and willing to learn about the opportunities available in the Sociology Department to fully support undergraduate students. In addition, the VP Academic will coordinate with an external organization (Artona) in September. As VP Academic, you will be able to apply your leadership skills and learn skills such as organization and action planning.
For a full position description, please click here.
Vice-President: Social
The Vice President: Social is a project-based role that is responsible for organizing the mentorship program piloting for the 2016-17 year, with the assistance of the Co-Presidents. The VP Social will coordinate mentors and mentees and hold service events for sociology students. In addition, the VP Social will coordinate with an external organization in September to coordinate T-shirt sales. VP Social is perfect for a charismatic individual. You will be able to interact with various students and apply your coordination and leadership skills, while also developing action planning skills.
For a full position description, please click here.
Treasurer
The Treasurer is primarily responsible for managing the club finances and grants. He/she will work closely with the AMS to coordinate finances, reimbursements, and budgets. The role is a great fit for someone with an interest with finances, or a willingness to learn. You will learn useful skills in budgeting, administration, and communication with the AMS.
For a full position description, please click here.
Secretary
The Secretary is responsible for keeping SSA files accountable and organized. The main responsibility is taking minutes at each of the meetings and sending them out to the team. However, the Secretary is also responsible for maintaining and understanding the club constitution and SSA memberships. The secretary will learn and practice how to translate spoken to written communication, and become familiar with the best practices of an organization.
For a full position description, please click here.
Media Specialist: Communications
The Communications Media Specialist will work closely with the Graphics Media Specialist. The Communications position will focus more on writing, such as coordinating bi-weekly short blog posts onto the SSA blog and sending out Facebook and mailing list posts around events and activities. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys writing and communicating, and learning how to promote events using social media.
For a full position description, please click here.
Media Specialist: Graphics
The Graphics Media Specialist will work closely with the Communications Media Specialist. The Graphics position will be responsible for taking photos at events, keeping up weekly Instagram posts, and designing posters for each event that SSA organizes. If you love graphic design or have an interest in visuals, this is the position for you. You’ll get to design the visual aspect of the SSA for the year, and make each graphic eye-catching and unique.
For a full position description, please click here.
Logistics Coordinator
The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for organizing the materials and space needed for certain events the SSA holds. Some tasks include: booking space, coordinating food, organizing set-up and clean-up and printing posters. You will be able to develop your organizational and time management skills through coordinating the preparations needed for each event, and develop relationships within the department.
For a full position description, please click here.
AUS Representative
The AUS Representative is responsible for being the face of the SSA to the Arts Undergraduate Society. In addition to attending the bi-weekly AUS meetings, the representative will need to run for one AUS committee and maintain communication between the SSA and AUS. As AUS Rep, you will gain connections to the AUS and to other departments while learning communication and collaboration skills.
For a full position description, please click here.
Sojourners (Sociology Undergraduate Journal)
Sojourners Editors-In-Chief (2)
This position requires additional documents (i.e. resume, cover letter, writing sample). Interest should be sent directly to sojourners.eic@gmail.com by Sunday March 20th by 11:59pm.
We are currently recruiting for 2 Editors-in-Chief positions for the 2016/2017 publication. This position requires Editors-in-Chief to commit to Sojourners from April 2016 to June 2017. We ask for Sociology minors or majors in their third year or higher, with strong writing, leadership, and time management skills. We offer hands-on training, professional connections, publishing workshops, and more!
For a full position description, including application requirements please click here.
Associate Editors (8-12)
This position requires additional documents (i.e. resume, cover letter, writing sample). Interest should be sent directly to sojourners.eic@gmail.com. Early Acceptance deadline is Sunday March 20th by 11:59pm.
*Note: You may have the role as Associate Editor AND another position as above, if elected/chosen.
We are currently recruiting for 8-12 Associate Editor positions for the 2016/2017 publication. This position requires Associate Editors to commit to Sojourners from September 2016 to June 2017. We ask for Sociology minors or majors in their third year or higher, with strong writing, team working, and time management skills. We offer publishing workshops, one-on-one mentoring, a completion certificate, professional connections, reference letters, and more!
For a full position description, please click here.
