About the Graduate Student Organization
The Graduate Student Organization (GSO) represents all Binghamton University graduate students. The mission of the GSO is to liaise between graduate students and university entities to ensure that graduate student needs are met. The GSO is composed of senators and representatives from all the academic departments on campus, as well as an Executive Board that addresses graduate student issues and concerns. We provide several types of funding for graduate students, helpful information in our communications and social events that draw graduate students together across disciplines.
Job Description
Term: June 1 – May 31
Hours & Compensation: $10,000/term. The Assistant to the President (ATP) is expected to work an average of 9hrs/week.
The ATP serves as the events and communications coordinator for the GSO. In this role, the ATP plans the GSO events throughout the semester as well as manages the biweekly newsletter & social media for the GSO. The ATP chairs the Events Committee to plan GSO events from beginning to end including venue, catering, activities & advertising. Additionally, the ATP manages the biweekly newsletter for the GSO, ensuring that graduate students are informed of GSO and other University announcements.
Together with the Treasurer and elected officers, the ATP is a member of the GSO Executive Board.
Duties & Responsibilities
Events
- With the help of the Executive Board (E-Board):
- Decide on GSO Events for the year and plan an overall budget.
- Identify and reach out to potential collaborators.
- Form the Events Committee and coordinate meetings.
- Create a timeline & budget for each event and work with Events Committee & collaborators to coordinate planning (venue, setup, catering, entertainment/presentations, activities, advertising, registration & attendance).
Communications
- Complete B-Engaged live or recorded training sessions to master emailing through the B-Engaged platform.
- Collect content from GSO E-Board & officers and University offices for the GSO newsletter.
- Design flyers & other graphics, organize content, and send biweekly newsletter.
- Utilize social media to further disseminate important information.
Qualifications
Required
- Matriculated graduate students in good standing at Binghamton University.
- At least two semesters remaining at Binghamton University & able to complete full term of office.
- Experience planning large events.
- Excellent time management skills (creating & managing team timelines).
- Excellent communication skills (timely email responses, detailed reporting of plans & activities, and designing clear content).
- Autonomy – able to work without direct supervision.
Preferred
- Involvement in the GSO or one of its sub-organizations, preferably as an officer.
- Leadership experience (chair of a committee; leader of a team, organization or club).
- Experience on the GSO Events Committee.
Applications for this position are now closed.