At Student Innovators, we believe that anything is possible. We know that if we commit the time to learning and doing, we can become masters at anything and everything. Doing something we've never done before is exciting to us, and we jump at every opportunity to learn and grow.
Any organization will have its roadblocks and its challenges, especially new organizations with big ambitions. Our officers need to have the uncanny abilities to thrive in uncertainty, to independently create value, and to never give up even when times are hard.
As a non-profit, we are 100% run and supported by student volunteers just like you. We are looking for people who have the capability, the time, and the patience to build an organization from the ground up.
Learn how to inspire and lead while also getting valuable hands-on experience. Our Officer program is designed to prepare you for real- life internships and jobs by giving you the tools and guidance to be your own leader and change-maker in an organization where every little effort makes a huge impact.
Ever think about what your dream job looks like? As an Officer, you'll have the chance to forge your own path and responsibilities. Our program pathway is meant for growth and the more you experiment, have initiative, and take risks, the quicker you'll climb.
As long-term thinkers, SI Officers support each other and know that the effort we put in now means benefits taken later. We commit our time to building and growing an organization with a mission that we believe in, and we do it together as a team.
Our Community Department is responsible for the growth, maintenance, and engagement of our membership base. Officers have opportunities to build their management and personal skills semester-long, try new ideas, and be involved in building the processes and guidelines that will define the organization.
The Partnerships Team is solely involved with forming win-win relationships with other organizations, groups, and professors. We're a sharp group of individuals with savvy interpersonal skills who are always looking for ways where everyone gets a piece of the pie. We're not afraid to take risks and put ourselves out there for the benefit of UTD, SI, and the community.
Events are a huge part of what we do at Student Innovators, and so it should go without saying that our Events team is a vital part to the success of our org. With a goal to plan and implement some of the best events at UTD, our Events Officers are creative, resourceful, and strive to hone impressive task management skills every day.
The Marketing Team is full of creatively and analytically focused students alike. The Marketing Department is in charge of creating content and material that aligns with our goals, as well as developing strategies to promote our organization, events, and partnered groups. You'll join a team that's not afraid to experiment and learn and will constantly change and evolve.
Everyone knows how important and useful technology is, and our Technology Officers know how to quickly evaluate and analyze technology tools and platforms to know where they can add value to any organization. Operating like a creative technology firm, the SI Technology Department also the responsibility of building unique tools to fit the needs of the organization.
Our Fund Officers have the massive responsibility of managing, growing, and analyzing the financials of the organization. As keepers of the SI Fund, they are the students who approve of member fund requests, execute fundraising initiatives, and determine where resources need to be allocated so that SI operates as efficiently and effectively as possible.
As a virtual-first student organization, we conduct our Officer program through a project-based structure. Some projects require more time than others, and there are some projects that require a considerable amount of time to complete.
A safe estimate for time commitment for a new officer would be anywhere from 5-10 hours a week. If you've worked to earn yourself in a higher position and have additional responsibilities, you could reasonably expect to commit more time to the organization.
Our Officer program is designed to prepare you for real-life jobs and internships by simulating how an actual company would operate. We have different departments, roles and responsibilities that mirror career roles and responsibilities, and a growth opportunities to move to higher responsibilities and titles within the organization.
If you're looking to level-up your career path and/or expand your career options, applying to become an SI officer would be one of the best ways on campus to do that. We've designed the program to be a stepping stone to your career so that you can get to where you want to be.
In addition, all of our Officers (and those who have applied to be officers) receive a free membership for the semester. So yes, even if you applied to be an officer and was turned down, you are still entitled to a complimentary SI membership and all the benefits of being a member.
There are different skills that are required within each of our six departments. For example, if you apply to be a Marketing Officer, an understanding of creating content is expected. Likewise, a Technology Officer would need to find herself to be comfortable with programming concepts and languages.
However, we take into strong consideration applicants with a Growth Mindset, a willingness to be coached, and the resourcefulness to learn on their own. So even if you don't have many skills yet, you can still be successful in our program if you have the confidence that you can figure things out.
No. As a non-profit, Student Innovators is completely run and managed by student volunteers and funded by membership fees and donations. That being said, we are an organization with big ambitions and an vision to form multiple chapters over the country, and if we can grow to a sustainable and healthy position, it is our intention to award scholarships to high-performing students that are working with SI to fulfill our mission.
That's completely fine, and you're still encouraged to apply. We're students too, and we understand that sometimes we simply don't know what we want to do. New Officers are placed into a rotation program in each department to get a taste of what's required for officers in each role. You'll be able to choose which department is right for you and specialize (or generalize) at a later time. In addition, while department projects are highly collaborative and multiple departments will work together often, if you ever want to switch to a different department we've made it easy for you to learn in a new position.
It's unlikely. We recommend that you go to the emergency room immediately and get help for your poor decisions. If you manage to survive the night, consider yourself lucky. Godspeed.