VP Technology

The VP Technology owns the club's technical infrastructure and digital presence. You will redesign and refresh the club's website every 2-3 weeks to keep it current, engaging, and aligned with upcoming events and programs. You will also manage day-to-day tech issues across the club's platforms, from matching tools to communication channels, and escalate to CUS IT for support when a problem arises. Along the way, you will look for ways to use technology to make the club more efficient and engaging.

Time Commitment

3-5 hours per week during regular program periods; 6-8 hours per week during peak periods (update of new events on the website e.g. for EMP Gala)

Terms of Employment

October 2026 — April 2027 

 

Key Responsibilities

• Design and refresh the club website every 2-3 weeks, updating event pages, announcements, and featured content
• Manage day-to-day tech issues for members, tracking each one until it is resolved
• Act as the club's main contact with CUS IT, submitting requests and following up when outside help is needed
• Maintain the mentor-mentee matching system
• Administer communication channels (Slack, Discord, email lists) and manage accounts
• Keep a clear record of all platforms, accounts, and processes

Qualifications

• Proficiency in front-end development and familiarity in website deployment
• Experience in UX and UI design
• Strong troubleshooting skills and a willingness to learn new tools quickly
• Comfortable working with a university IT department and escalating issues clearly
• Familiarity with collaboration and automation tools (e.g., Google Drive, Slack)
• Clear communication with all members of the team
• Reliability, organization, and the ability to keep to a regular update schedule

Submit one single PDF no later than September 27th, 2026 at 10:00PM PDT with the following information:

• A one-page resume outlining your most relevant experiences

• A one-page cover letter describing:

  • Why you want to support EMP

  • Your views and personal experiences with mentorship

Please save the single PDF document using the naming convention:

VP_Technology_Lastname_Firstname.pdf

Please contact emp@cus.ca if you have any additional questions or concerns.