Patch Notes [2023.3] - DevSoc Structure 2024

Structure

Roles

President

The President is the spearhead of the society. They are the official spokesperson and ensure the overall smooth running of DevSoc. This includes:

• Having an overall vision and goal for the society

• Understanding all roles in the society and providing support for members to execute their roles

While this seems like a small list of things to do, the weight of these tasks is huge. They will define and shape the direction of the society and be the momentum of the society.

This role would be ideal for people who:

• Have a defined vision and goal for DevSoc

• Are approachable, receptive and willing to serve others as a leader

• Can make difficult decisions

Admin officer

The administrative officer is a combination of the roles of Secretary, Treasurer and Arc Delegate - their main job will be to ensure the society’s admin functions properly. This includes:

• Running exec meetings

• Maintaining accounts + permissions for DevSoc

• Maintaining an updated list of all members in DevSoc

• Improving various processes within the society

• Monitor the financials in the society

Furthermore, they will be one of two main points of contact between DevSoc and the outside world (along with the President) - this includes CSESoc, Arc and any other external entities.

If you see these three roles lumped together, do not be frightened - in DevSoc, the Treasurer and Arc Delegate are fairly small roles, because our society does not run many events, which means fewer room bookings and fewer budget adjustments for external events.

This role would be ideal for people who are:

• Enjoy doing organisation and administrative tasks

• Driven to improve the inner workings of DevSoc

Grievance, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) officer

The GEDI officer plays a crucial role in the wellbeing of the society. They should have a great understanding of the society’s culture and ensure that it is an inclusive and diverse environment. Responsibilities include:

• Investigating complaints and grievances relating to the society

• Making decisions for any consequences of grievances in a fair and ethical way

• Ensuring that the society is welcoming of all minority groups and that initiatives cater for accessibility

This role may open you to sensitive and complex issues, and the importance of confidentiality in this context is emphasised.

This role would be ideal for people who:

• Can confront people in a non-judgemental way

• Have experience in resolving conflicts

• Are empathetic and approachable, but also can set boundaries to ensure their own mental wellbeing

VPs

We have decided to introduce four vice-president roles:

• Internals: Platform, UI/UX, Chaos, CMS

• Operations: Content, Culture, Training Program

• Course Projects: Circles, Notangles, Unilectives

• Standalone Projects: Freerooms, Jobsboard, Structs

Taking on the VP role would include the following responsibilities:

• Making sure the team is well-bonded and running effectively

• Creating project plans with directors and keeping them on-track if necessary

• Being a supportive figure for your directors

Furthermore, the VP role also allows you to make improvements to the teams under your division - for example, improving communication between Internals and other teams.

This role would be ideal for people who are:

• Keen to interact with others and getting to know them, what they want out of the experience

• Keen to support others in their director/subcom role

• Very proactive in keeping track of multiple groups and supporting them