Applications close on Monday 31 October 2016

For further information, please contact:Stephanie Crawley and Debra Lancelot - we@eait.uq.edu.au or 3365 3934

women in engineering

2017 WOMEN IN ENGINEERING STUDENT LEADERAPPLICATION PACK

position descriptionThe UQ Women in Engineering (WE) Program selects 20 students annually to be WE Student Leaders. WE Student Leaders are professional, reliable and committed students with a passion to inspire, encourage and support prospective and current female engineering students.

Participation as a UQ Student Leader counts towards the UQ Advantage Award Program and also provides opportunities to develop your public speaking, networking and leadership skills through interactions with high school and undergraduate engineering students and industry.

WE Student Leaders are voluntary positions. WE Student Leaders are expected to participate in a minimum number of events (refer to the following application form) that suits their study timetable and other commitments.

key responsibilities• Attending and assisting with high school student

engagement activities including WE events, TSXPO, UQ Open Day and a west and north Queensland event.

• Where possible, attending high school career days and class presentations.

• Attending and assisting with current student engagement activities including first phone calls, first year welcome lunch and WE Are Industry Ready event.

• Attending key industry events such as the Celebrating Gender Diversity Cocktail Function.

• Contributing ideas and opportunities for engagement with stakeholders; social media and event promotion.

key dates During the application process, please note the following key dates:• Monday 31 October 2016: WE Student Leader

applications close.• Week commencing Monday 21 November 2016:

Small group interviews (daytime and evening interviews available to accommodate work commitments).

• Monday 28 November 2016: Student Leader positions will be offered to successful applicants. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified.

• Week commencing 20 February 2017: compulsory training and welcome dinner for 2017 WE Student Leadership team (date to be determined with successful Student Leaders).

how to applySubmit the following by Monday 31 October 2016:

• Cover letter• Resume (one-page limit) that demonstrates your

suitability for the role• Complete the following Application Form, including

responding to three scenario-based questions (800 character limit per question).

Email your application to we@eait.uq.edu.au or deliver to: Attention of UQ Women in Engineering, EAIT Faculty Office, Level 4 GPS South (Bldg 78).

questionsStephanie Crawley and Debra Lancelot, UQ Women in Engineering - we@eait.uq.edu.au or 3365 3934.

WE Student Leader information

Application: 2017 Women in Engineering Student Leader

PART A: Your contact information

First name

Last name

Email address

Phone

Student number

Engineering major/s

Other major/s (if applicable)

Anticipated graduation date

PART B: Your availability

As a UQ Women in Engineering Student Leader, we ask that your minimum participation is: - four major events, one minor event and attend one high school career fair or presentation OR - three major events, three minor events and attend one high school career fair or presentation To help you understand the level of commitment, the following pages outline the 2017 events. If you are graduating in mid-2017 and are able to assist with the minimum attendance requirements, you may still apply.

Please indicate which months during the summer break that you'll be available to assist with events.

December 2016January 2017February 2017Not available during the summer break

Optional: Please provide further information about your availability.

Will you be available to assist with the event during the mid-year break (Thursday 20 - Friday 21 July 2017)?

YesNoUncertain

Optional: Please provide further information about your availability.

MINOR EVENTS

1. First phone calls #1 Thursday 22 December or Friday 23 December 2016 (during the day) 2. First phone calls #2 Wednesday 18, Thursday 19 or Friday 20 January 2017 (during the day) 3. O Week Activities Tuesday 21 February 2017 (afternoon) Wednesday 22 February 2017 (11:30am - 1:30pm) 4. TSXPO Saturday 15 July 2017 (morning or afternoon) Sunday 16 July 2017 (morning or afternoon) 5. First-year breakfast Semester 2, week 10 2017 (7:30am - 9:00am)

MAJOR EVENTS

1. West and north Queensland engineering roadshow Monday 6 - Friday 10 February 2017 (this event will involve overnight stays and travelling between schools). 2. WE Explore Engineering Day Thursday 4 May 2017 (this is an all day event, we require your assistance as your timetable allows). 3. WE Explore Engineering Regional Schools and Engineering Futures Evening Thursday 20 - Friday 21 July (this is a two-day event, including staying overnight on campus. This event is during Semester 2 Orientation Week). 4. UQ Open Day Sunday 6 August 2017 (9:00am - 3:00pm) 5. WE Are Industry Ready Thursday 31 August 2017 (this is an evening event).

PART C: Responses to scenarios (limit of 800 characters per question)

Scenario 1. You're at a career expo for years 10-12 high school students who are hesitant to approach you. What strategy/ies would you implement to engage with the students?

Scenario 2. You're asked by a years 10-12 high school student, "What is engineering?" How would you succinctly explain engineering?

Scenario 3. a) You're asked by a fellow engineering student why a program such as UQ Women in Engineering is needed. How would you answer?

Please submit this completed application form along with a cover letter and your resume (one-page limit) that outlines your suitability for the role.

Applications are due on Monday 31 October 2016.