The Center for Women in Technology (CWIT) is seeking student assistants to support CWIT initiatives, including the CWIT Affiliates Program, which strives to foster community among women and other underrepresented groups in the College of Engineering and Information Technology (COEIT). CWIT is dedicated to increasing the representation of women and other minorities in engineering and computing majors and fields.

Positions are available for summer (Jun – Aug 2019) and the 2019 - 2020 academic year (Aug 2019 - May 2020)!

Specific job tasks may include:

• Implementing an overall marketing strategy for CWIT Affiliates events in coordination with CWIT staff. This includes capturing the attention of women students (and others who are interested) in COEIT using myUMBC groups, Facebook, Twitter and printed materials.
• Communicating regularly with COEIT students, faculty, staff, and alumni about CWIT programs and events throughout the semester.
• Working with CWIT staff, the CWIT Student Council, and other COEIT student organizations to promote CWIT programs and events.
• Collaborating with CWIT staff to engage various stakeholder groups including CWIT alumni and industry partners.
• Assisting with CWIT website maintenance and completing other design related projects such as brochures, displays, videos, etc. depending on applicants’ interests, skills, and CWIT needs.
• General office support (e.g., maintaining event attendance records, making copies, answering phones, other duties as needed)

Required qualifications:

• Possess creativity and good oral and written communication skills
• Have strong project management ability
• Able to work effectively independently and as part of a team
• Be dependable, flexible, and enthusiastic about supporting fellow students
• Have a 2.5 minimum GPA

Desired qualifications:

• Previous experience with peer mentoring or leadership
• Knowledge of graphic and creative design software programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, Publisher, etc.)
• Event planning and marketing experience with a UMBC student organization
• Knowledge of or curiosity about engineering and computing majors/careers

Compensation:
Student assistants will work 10 hours per week at a rate of $10.10 per hour during the summer, fall, and/or spring semesters. Office hours should take place during regular business hours (approximately 9am - 5pm, Monday through Friday).

Exact hours can be coordinated with CWIT staff upon hire in order to work with the student’s schedule as well as to meet CWIT’s needs. Students may be asked at times to work during an event outside of regular hours. Student assistants will not work during the winter session.

How to Apply:
For best consideration, complete the CWIT Student Assistant Application form by June 3rd, 2019 (for Summer 2019 and/or upcoming academic year).

Questions about the position? Contact Dr. Danyelle Ireland, CWIT Associate Director, at direland@umbc.edu or 410-455-3109.