No of positions available: 3 ( 1 team with 3 students)

Project Description and Scope

The Career Centre is seeking students that are interested in helping to conceptualize and develop a series of long-term strategies to help systemically integrate inclusion into our operations and services.

Students will have the opportunity to:

· Analyze the current state of affairs of DEI initiatives at UBC

· Create an initial long-term growth strategy report that suggests methods to integrate DEI principles into the VSE Career Centre, and ultimately involve other faculties to encourage integration into both the BIE as well as UBC curriculum

· Interview and survey domestic and international BIE students to gain insights and a clear perspective on the issues students face in their daily life

· Liaise and work with other DEI student-run organizations at the university, as well as with other faculties, staff, and professors to gain a better understanding of their perspective on DEI

· Write a final DEI report that includes recommendations on the steps to take moving forward in the path to make DEI principles an integral part of UBC’s university culture

We’re looking for someone like you if:

· You are passionate about researching, understanding, and promoting DEI

· You are excited about engaging with other community members who are also passionate about DEI

· You have a pioneering and entrepreneurial spirit, and enjoy initiating new projects

· You are a strategic thinker with the ability to formulate and develop a bigger picture perspective

· You have the ability to initiate and build strong relationships with all diverse stakeholders

· You are sensitive to the current social and political environment surrounding DEI

Qualifications:

· Excellent written communication skills in writing reports

· Ability to research, survey, and consolidate and analyze data

· Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel to analyze and present findings

· Self-motivated and driven with project management experience

· Strong interpersonal skills and business acumen

· Previous experience working with diversity, equity, and inclusion preferred

Student will receive:

- Weekly oversight through prescheduled meetings

- Constant feedback on operations

- Recommendations and potential to return for other projects after completion

Weekly check-ins, email feedback