USG IT Committee Application

Please fill out the form below to indicate which position(s) you are interested in applying for. You may apply to any number of positions. The applications are due at 11:59 p.m. on July 17. You will hear back within a few days after the deadline, and depending on the position for which you applied you may be contacted for an interview. Thank you for your interest in the USG!

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Product Support Committee

This committee has been designed to research and recommend products and services that the USG can use to achieve its goals. This committee will also be responsible for implementing these tools and providing ongoing support. One example of a current product is the Google Docs system which facilitates USG collaboration, and another is the survey sofware used for all schoolwide surveys. Future projects include the opt-in email list for USG updates and the USG intranet wiki project.

Product Specialist

Support Manager

Web Application Development Committee

The Web Application Development Committee will be in charge of an exciting series of ongoing web applications that the USG will be developing. Examples of existing projects include the Independent Student Room Draw Guide, the Student Course Guide, the Room Draw Guide, and Point. Upcoming projects include the Community Service Project Interchange, the Princeton Textbook Exchange, and a Carpooling Network.

Vice Chair

Chief Coder

Chief Designer

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Product Specialist - Product Support Committee

The Product Specialist docuses on researching the best possible online solutions. For example, this summer the product specialist will help the USG president and communications director implement an opt-in emailing list system. The ideal applicant is someone with a strong background in technology solutions who likes to stay on the cutting edge of "cloud" technologies.

Basic Question
How do you think the USG can better use technology to accomplish its goals of (choose one):

Sustainability
Internal USG Collaboration
Communication with Students

Hands-On Project
The USG is looking to implement a mailing list system where students can sign up to receive email updates weekly. What system would you recommend? Why?

Support Manager - Product Support Committee

The Support Manager provides ongoinug support to USG members for products and services used by the USG. Examples of products supported by the support manager include the USG Google Docs collaboration system and the USG Survey Gizmo account. The ideal applicant has a strong background using web services (such as Google Docs, Survey Gizmo, etc.) and is able to respond quickly and helpfully to USG members utilizing these tools daily.

Basic Question
What experience do you have helping others use technology?

Hands-On Project
Make an audio, video, or PowerPoint tutorial showing USG senators how to edit the Princeton Wikipedia article.
Enter any comments below, and attach the file below. If the file is too large to attach, you may send it via email to Yaro@Princeton.edu or contact us to make other arrangments.

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Vice Chair - Web Application Development Committee

The Vice Chair of the Web Application Development Committee will schedule and organize all committee meetings, take notes at meetings, and prioritize the projects of the committee. In addition, the Vice Chair will work with the rest of the committee to plan and keep track of progress on the projects.

What experience do you have with leading committees or organizations?

What online tools would you use to coordinate better communication among the Web Application Development Committee? How would you use them?

Chief Coder - Web Application Development Committee

The Chief Coder concentrates primarily on developing and implementing web applications based on the requests of the USG senate. The Chief Coder should be proficient in at least PHP and mySQL website development. Experience with advanced technologies such as Ajax and Javascript are a plus, as is any knowledge of Django.

Basic Question
What coding languages are you familiar with? Specify number of years studied for each, and any special comments about what you've done with each.

Hands-On Project
List some of your previous projects, including links to sites if they are still live. You may also upload an attachment.

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Chief Designer - Web Application Development Committee

The Chief Designer works conjointly with the chief coder by managing the user interface and design elements of the custom-built web applications and the USG website. The Chief Designer is expected to be proficient with Adobe CS tools, CSS, and have experience building websites.

Basic Question
What experience do you have designing websites? Be specific regarding what types of designs you have done. You will give specific examples below

Hands-On Project
List some of your previous projects, including links to sites if they are still live. You may also upload an attachment.

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