Executive Roles
President
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Provides direction and guidance for the Society by:
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Setting priorities and visions for the Society
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Upholding the Constitution
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Acting as Chair for Council meetings
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Supporting the Core Executive team wherever possible
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Acts as the “spokesperson” for the Society by:
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Representing science students at monthly Chairs and Directors meetings
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Liaising with the Associate Dean of Recruitment and Retention and the Science Student Success Centre
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Elevating issues from the science student body to the appropriate parties
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Directly oversees the seven (7) Core Executives and indirectly oversees all the Peripheral Executives and Councilors in the Society
Vice President Communications
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Plan, oversee, and execute the production of accessible promotional material for the societies various social media platforms and programming services
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Oversee the management of the society's various platforms (instagram, facebook, tiktok, discord, website, youtube, ect.)
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Work alongside the other portfolios to properly promote their initiatives to the student body
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Create/ and or maintain the societies brand
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Brainstorm ways to engage students and increase following on social media platforms
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Oversee and work alongside a team of 10 peripheral executives
Vice President Programming
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Create and facilitate social events such as the Science Winter Formal
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Oversee any programming or events committee of the society
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Manage giveaways and distribution of event prizes
Vice President Internal
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Organizing and coordinating council meetings, including all relevant documents pertaining to the SciSoc council meetings
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Manages hiring for first-year representatives and departmental rep
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Responsible for reviewing and updating the constitution, working in conjunction with the past and current SciSoc president(s)
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Hire and manage the internal peripheral positions (Secretary, Equity and Sustainability Officer, Elections Officer, and Policy & Bylaw Officer)
Vice President External
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Manages finding and facilitating sponsors for offering the SciSoc Discount Sticker program to the science student community, as well as general sponsorship opportunities that benefit SciSoc and student organizations
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Create and coordinate the SciSoc Merchandise Program
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Represents SciSoc as a Board Member for the Ontario Science Student Association
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Facilitates SciSoc connections and communication with the SSSC, Faculty, the Dean and, other on-campus organizations
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Provides the science community with monthly blogs highlighting various topics in each of the Faculty of science
Vice President Academic
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Manage the planning and delivery of a $12,000+ scholarship program for Faculty of Science students
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Work with the Advocacy Coordinator to plan events and awareness campaigns for various academic and social issues affecting students (academic integrity, scientific literacy, social justice)
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Serve as the CASG Science Coordinator, overseeing attendance of councilors and ensuring adequate representation
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Liaise with students and University faculty leaders to address the concerns of the student body and act as a voice for students Hire and manage the work of 2 peripheral executives (one Advocacy Coordinator and one Awards Officers)
Vice President Operations
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Work closely with the Internal Finance Officer, Science Community Fund Director, and the Office Director
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Manage the financial matters of the society
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Create and enforce the budget of the Carleton Science Student Society
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Track and issue reimbursements
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Communicate with the CSSS’s ScotiaBank financial advisor
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Evaluate Science Community Fund applications and issue Science Community Fund cheques
Vice President Wellness
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Create and facilitate events that offer opportunities to enhance individual and group wellness
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Promote wellness and balance throughout the science community
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Coordinate logistics as well as lead planning and execution of wellness events for science students
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Manage Wellness Directors and provide guidance in their respective roles
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