Nature of the Position:

• Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters
• Participates in the organization of graduate-focused events (including the GSS doctoral colloquium), based on graduate student interests and in coordination with schedule of events for the program. Events typically include workshopping graduate student materials/projects, but can also include book discussions, visits from journal editors, social events, workshop with fellowship office, workshop with career center etc. [See this example from Science in Human Culture Program]
• Grad coordinator solicits interest, plans calendar, conducts outreach, sends reminder emails, and facilitates meetings
• Grad coordinator may also submit a quarterly or yearly mini report to the DGS on the activities and meet regularly with DGS to coordinate schedule across the program
• The person could also maintain a helpful resource database on Canvas for resources such as:
  
  • Course list in sister departments that people might be interested in Colloquium
  • Program information
  • Travel information
  • Grants and Fellowship Information
  • Reading lists
  • Job material examples

Stipend: $750

Eligibility: 

• Graduate students within their first 5 years of study
• Priority will be given to GSS certificate/cluster students who have participated in the GSS colloquium

Application Documents:

• CV
• Cover Letter: Please state your engagement in GSS so far, any programming experience, and what you envision working towards or prioritizing in the position.