Executive Team Applications

Please submit the application with all required documents by 11:59PM on Friday, March 19​th​, 2021 to
deca.ontariotechu@gmail.com​. If you do not meet one of the requirements for applicants, ​we encourage you to still apply.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH POSITION:

● Resume:​ Outlining past experiences and relevant skills obtained.

● Interview​: Present yourself at the time of the interview​.

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Please submit the application with all required documents by 11:59PM on Friday, March 19​th​, 2021 to
deca.ontariotechu@gmail.com​. If you do not meet one of the requirements for applicants, ​we encourage you to still apply.
VP of Operations (1)

JOB DESCRIPTION:
✓ Perform as the right hand of the President by carrying out all activities in a timely manner
✓ Ensure that all executives are performing their duties and carrying out responsibilities efficiently
✓ Oversee all factors involved with event planning, sponsorship, OTSU forms, registration, and all related
activities throughout the academic year
✓ Work alongside VP of Events and President to ensure delegate training is booked for Provincials 2019
✓ Attend meetings regularly and find ways to make operations more efficient and student-friendly
✓ Perform related tasks as required and be available to carry out various duties throughout the year
✓ Take charge of registration for DECA U Nationals and ensure all information required is confirmed
✓ Update DECA Ontario Tech Website with event information and other relevant info.
✓ Making sure that no details are overlooked for all events and related activities
✓ Act as a signing officer in absence of the President(s) and other VPs

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

✓ Preferably:
o 1-year prior experience as an executive or member on DECA Ontario Tech or,
o 1 year of prior experience as an executive on any BITSoc group
✓ Must meet the following criteria:
o Be in a sound academic standing (cGPA of 3.0 or higher)
✓ Have a genuine drive to take DECA Ontario Tech to new heights
✓ Willingness to do whatever it takes in order to complete tasks in a timely manner
✓ Solid time management skills and have a “getting things done” attitude
✓ Great communication skills and ability to confidently speak about DECA Ontario Tech University
✓ Experience with the OTSU is an asset

Please submit the application with all required documents by 11:59PM on Friday, March 19​th​, 2021 to
deca.ontariotechu@gmail.com​. If you do not meet one of the requirements for applicants, ​we encourage you to still apply.
VP of Events (1)

JOB DESCRIPTION:
✓ Responsible for all event planning throughout the year
✓ Making sure that event forms are filled out accurately and submitted in a timely manner
✓ Be in constant communications to ensure that no detail is overlooked when booking spaces, materials,
the funding required, catering, and other related factors
✓ Work with the event coordinator and President to make sure the planning portion is precise in order to
successfully carry out the event
✓ Have to be available on the day of the event and arrive early for setup
✓ Ensure that all materials and required variables are in place before the commencement of the event
✓ Attend meetings regularly to brainstorm event ideas and how to make them more efficient
✓ Act as signing officer in absence of President and other VPs

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

✓ Preferably:
o 1-year prior experience as an executive or member on DECA Ontario Tech University or,
o 1 year of prior experience as an executive on any BITSoc group
✓ Must meet the following criteria:
o Be in a sound academic standing (cGPA of 3.0 or higher)
✓ Have a genuine drive to take DECA UOIT to new heights
✓ Willingness to do whatever it takes in order to complete tasks in a timely manner
✓ Solid time management skills and have a “getting things done” attitude
✓ Great communication skills and ability to confidently speak about DECA Ontario Tech University
✓ Experience with the OTSU is an asset
✓ Experience with event planning is an asset

Please submit the application with all required documents by 11:59PM on Friday, March 19​th​, 2021 to
deca.ontariotechu@gmail.com​. If you do not meet one of the requirements for applicants, ​we encourage you to still apply.
VP of Communications (1)

JOB DESCRIPTION:
✓ Responsible for all communication via email to general members and interested sign-ups
✓ Take charge of Gmail to send out emails
✓ Responsible for making schedules regarding booth shifts, classes for both semesters in the academic year,
announcements, and other related activities
✓ Ensure all event details and required information is communicated accurately to all executives and
students in the FBIT body
✓ Act as signing officer in absence of President and VPs
✓ Update all event details as required and take charge of student inquiries and concerns

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

✓ Preferably:
o 1-year prior experience as an executive or member on DECA Ontario Tech or,
o 1 year of prior experience as an executive on any BITSoc group
✓ Must meet the following criteria:
o Be in a sound academic standing (cGPA of 3.0 or higher)
✓ Have a genuine drive to take DECA Ontario Tech to new heights
✓ Willingness to do whatever it takes in order to complete tasks in a timely manner
✓ Solid time management skills and have a “getting things done” attitude
✓ Great communication skills and ability to confidently speak about DECA Ontario Tech
✓ Experience with creative and professional writing is an asset.

Please submit the application with all required documents by 11:59PM on Friday, March 19​th​, 2021 to
deca.ontariotechu@gmail.com​. If you do not meet one of the requirements for applicants, ​we encourage you to still apply.
Financial Officer (1)

JOB DESCRIPTION:
✓ Oversee the financial success and budgeting for all DECA Ontario Tech events
✓ Updating and maintaining the DECA Ontario Tech Budget Excel file in accordance to the BITSOC budgeting
process
✓ Work with VPs to ensure plans can be accommodated and remain within budget
✓ Act as a signing officer in absence of the President(s) and other VPs

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

✓ A basic understanding of finance/accounting is needed. A finance or accounting major is

preferred, but not absolutely necessary.
✓ Prior experience in creating/maintaining budgets would be an asset

✓ Excellent written communication skills

other student groups, external sources for updates, information packages, notifications etc.)
✓ Strong interpersonal skills: must be capable of building relationships with other student groups and
executive members.
✓ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and proficiency with Google docs is an asset.

✓ Networking skills​: must be able to network in order to build opportunities for personal advancement, as
well as for DECA Ryerson as a whole.
✓ Organizational skills:​ must be able to keep track of budgets; organizing and storing receipts, deposit slips,
cheques, etc.
✓ Communication skills:​ must be able to communicate efficiently and effectively through a variety of
mediums (i.e. e-mail, presentation, video conferencing, face- to-face).
✓ Leadership skills:​ must be able to take an active role in stepping up when needed, as well as being able to
delegate responsibilities and ensure operations are on track.
✓ Teamwork skills:​ must be able to interact well with others and elicit the help of members of the team at
all times.

Please submit the application with all required documents by 11:59PM on Friday, March 19​th​, 2021 to
deca.ontariotechu@gmail.com​. If you do not meet one of the requirements for applicants, ​we encourage you to still apply.
Vice President of Corporate Relations (1)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

✓ Secure corporate sponsorships for the year to ensure sufficient funding for events and initiatives
✓ Creating and maintaining DECA Ontario Tech’s image/relationship with corporate partners
✓ Work with VP of Delegate Development to create custom cases tailored to our partner’s proposals
✓ Act as a signing officer in absence of the President(s) and other VPs

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

✓ Expected to be in contact with 2-4 potential sponsors per week on an ongoing basis to be monitored
✓ Arrange and schedule calls and meetings and prospective donors for the purposes of cultivation, exploring
funding options, direct solicitation and providing updates to enhance existing relationships
✓ Ensure compliance with donor requirements and provide information on the results of their support
✓ Take responsibility for ensuring sponsorship recognition occurs as offered by communicating effectively
with VP of Marketing and VP of Operations.

✓ Securing funding for various events/endeavors taken on by DECA Ontario Tech

✓ Developing incentives for business to motivate them to sponsor DECA Ontario Tech
✓ Develop solicitations/proposals, supplemental materials and thank you letters for corporate prospects
and existing sponsors
✓ Leadership skills​: must be able to take an active role in stepping up when needed, as well
as being able to delegate responsibilities and ensure operations are on track.
✓ Networking skills​: must be able to network in order to build opportunities for personal
advancement, as well as for DECA Ontario Tech as a whole.
✓ Communication skills:​ must be able to communicate efficiently and effectively through a variety of
mediums (i.e. e-mail, presentation, video conferencing, face- to-face).

Please submit the application with all required documents by 11:59PM on Friday, March 19​th​, 2021 to
deca.ontariotechu@gmail.com​. If you do not meet one of the requirements for applicants, ​we encourage you to still apply.
Vice President of Delegate Development (1)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

✓ Responsible for training delegates to compete in internal/external case competitions

✓ Organizing and distributing training material, holding Delegate Development training sessions
✓ Provide opportunities to mock case sessions and in-house competitions
✓ Work with VP of Corporate Relations to create custom cases tailored to our partner’s proposals
✓ Act as a signing officer in absence of the President(s) and other VPs

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

✓ Creating innovative and practical training techniques to help delegates to improve and
strengthen their presentation, improvisation/creative thinking and analytical skills
✓ Heightening delegates engagement by staying in contact with them and making personal
connections to bring them the most value possible
✓ Holding delegate development sessions on a consistent basis
✓ Collaborating with various Executive Team members to hold Internal Case Competition

✓ Acting as the first point of contact for delegates along with the Directors of Delegate

✓ Strategic thinking​: must be able to think strategically to develop/implement a successful

training routine with a mix of theoretical and practical (hands-on) aspects.
✓ Analytical skills/creativity skills​: disseminating training materials to effectively
communicate material/subject matter to delegates
✓ Presentation skills:​ must have strong public speaking skills, and be able to communicate
ideas in an interesting and engaging manner
✓ Creativity skills:​ must be able to implement creative and innovative ideas into ideas
communicated to delegates
✓ Communication skills:​ must be able to communicate efficiently and effectively through a
variety of mediums (i.e. e-mail, presentation, video conferencing, face- to-face)

Please submit the application with all required documents by 11:59PM on Friday, March 19​th​, 2021 to
deca.ontariotechu@gmail.com​. If you do not meet one of the requirements for applicants, ​we encourage you to still apply.
Executive Ambassador (2)

JOB DESCRIPTION:
✓ Represents the DECA Brand and act as an intermediary between DECA Ontario Tech and the rest of the
university
✓ Assist VPs and executives as needed for activities including promotions, announcements, setup, Student
Association related engagements, booth shifts, schedules, communications, and much more
✓ Use social media platforms and word of mouth to constantly promote and advertise
✓ Make regular announcements in classes

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

✓ Willingness to do whatever it takes in order to complete tasks in a timely manner

✓ Solid time management skills and have a “getting things done” attitude
✓ Great communication skills and ability to confidently speak about DECA Ontario Tech
✓ Prior involvement in DECA or other extracurricular activity is an asset
✓ Outgoing, friendly personality and desire to meet new people
✓ Great executive experience and opportunity to get involved; stepping stone to bigger roles and
responsibilities in the future.

Please submit the application with all required documents by 11:59PM on Friday, March 19​th​, 2021 to
deca.ontariotechu@gmail.com​. If you do not meet one of the requirements for applicants, ​we encourage you to still apply.