As a constituted member of the UBC Alma Mater Society, the UBC Student Association of Sinology (USAS), or 漢學社 in Chinese, is looking for candidates who are interested in Chinese studies to JOIN US! Below you may read through specific information about available positions in various units. You may also find and fill out the Application Form at the bottom of this page.
USAS is honored and privileged to serve as the preparation committee of the annual Undergraduate Conference of Chinese Studies (UCCS, 漢學論壇). Following the success of the first UCCS in 2020, USAS will host the second UCCS in 2022. Our goal is to develop UCCS into one of the top student-led interdisciplinary academic events in North America.
UBC漢學社是年度学术会议“漢學論壇”（Undergraduate Conference of Chinese Studies）的筹委会。我们的目标是将一年一度的“漢學論壇”发展成为跨校际、跨学科的高校本科生汉学学术盛会。
Fraser Literary Review (萬卷雜誌) is a biweekly Ezine aimed at creating a dynamic and inclusive intellectual discourse for students of Chinese studies. As its editorial committee, USAS invites submissions of works of varied topics and genres.
UBC漢學社是人文休闲微杂志“萬卷（Fraser Literary Review）”的编委会。我们向关注本杂志的同学征稿，来稿体裁、题材不限，趣味与格调并重最佳。
Another mission of USAS is to inspire and nurture creative minds at cultural clubs (文化研習俱樂部). Not only do we listen to your ideas, but we relay them to a wider audience and help you get closer to your dreams. The ENLIGHT movie club, created by a group of passionate UBC students, is the first extension of USAS. Join us and bring your ideas about cultural clubs to USAS.
UBC漢學社是文学、艺术、文化灵感的实验室和孵化器，所以活动内容和方式“你说了算”。如果你怀有任何创作灵感、文化创意、艺术构思、传媒设计、活动策划等概念型创想，请加入UBC漢學社，创立你自己的项目小组，凭借社团平台，让梦想变作现实。
We hope that, under our efforts and your support, the USAS will become one of the hallmarks of UBC life. We are very excited about meeting you soon at USAS!
USAS Team Introduction
Event and Club Management
The Event and Club Management team is mainly in charge of planning events and managing interest groups. We work closely with other USAS teams to organize various seasonal events. Meanwhile, we serve as a liaison between interest groups and USAS. Our interest groups range from traditional Chinese garden design, calligraphy, Kunqu opera performance, Guqin music to gourmet cooking, films, museum studies, Chinese and English translation. Each interest group shares USAS resources and platforms, but is independent and responsible for its own activities and management. Through our joint efforts, we hope to set the stage for showcasing and promoting China’s traditional culture.
Affiliated Cultural Clubs
- Enlight Movie Club
- Poetry Club
- Calligraphy Practice
- Qunqu Opera
- Traditional Garden Design
- Guqin and Classical Melodies
- Gourmet Cooking
- Art History
- Chinese-English Translation
Duties
- Work with other USAS teams to plan seasonal events
- Keep up with the development of interest groups
- Communicate with interest group leaders
文化研习俱乐部
本部门负责策划、创立、协调文化研习兴趣小组的活动。目前UBC漢學社的文化研习俱乐部包括Enlight电影社、诗词吟诵、书法艺术、昆曲表演、古典园林设计、古琴古乐、美食烹饪、博物馆（艺术史）研究、中英文翻译等兴趣小组，每个小组各有一位领队。我们欢迎同学们加入各个兴趣小组，或者创立新的兴趣小组，在UBC漢學社的舞台上学艺、切磋、钻研。我们将在社团网站和社交媒体上向外界展示兴趣小组的优秀成果。
现有文化研习小组
- Enlight电影社
- 诗词吟诵
- 书法艺术
- 昆曲表演
- 古典园林设计
- 古琴古乐
- 美食烹饪
- 博物馆（艺术史）研究
- 中英文翻译
部门职能
- 策划、创立、协调多种兴趣小组的活动
- 联动各兴趣小组与社团各部门，策划创新性应季活动
- 整合俱乐部艺能资源，开发文创周边，促进文化交流
UCCS Organizing Committee
The UCCS Organizing Committee team is responsible for designing and implementing the competition mode of UBC Undergraduate Conference of Chinese Studies (UCCS), a yearly academic event held by UBC USAS. We aim to develop UCCS into an inclusive forum where students of Chinese Studies from different disciplines and institutions convene for academic discussion. To that end, we are dedicated to establishing a platform of knowledge sharing under new trends of media and information technology, which allows vibrant and refreshing experiences in interchange of ideas. Please join us if you are experienced in organization of large events and possess the willpower to turn conceptions into realities.
Duties
- Design the competition mode of UCCS, and formulate detailed scheme and program of the conference under such a mode
- Devise a platform of knowledge sharing aimed at improvement of learning experiences
- Draft and publicize conference-related materials such as copywriting, graphic design, and audio-video data
“漢學論壇”策划部
本部门承担学术大会“漢學論壇”的策划与组织工作。“漢學論壇” (Undergraduate Conference of Chinese Studies) 是由UBC漢學社筹办的年度学术大会。我们将持续对UCCS会议模式作出创新与升级。在参与范围上，大会将逐步建立北美高校校际学术联赛机制。在学术版图上，大会将覆盖与汉学研究相关的传统学科、交叉学科、边际学科等一应学科领域。在呈现方式上，大会拟结合媒体、科技、流行文化领域的新兴潮流，持续开发出新颖、高效、生动的交互式（在线或临场）学术交流与传播平台。在推动学术探索的同时，大会竭力营造思想性、娱乐值、设计感并存的知识共享体验。如果你对大型活动策划有丰沛的想象力，有将梦想化作现实的强大执行力，有较强的书面与口头表达能力，而且对媒体传播有兴趣和经验，欢迎加入“漢學論壇”策划部！
部门职能
- 策划校际学术联赛机制，制定配套的年度或历时性活动方案
- 建立流媒体平台，打造大会的无边界知识共享体验
- 制定、发布、推广与大会相关的文案、平面设计、影像资料
Editorial Team of Fraser Literary Review
The Editorial team of Fraser Literary Review is responsible for commissioning articles, creating topics of interest, proofreading and editing written materials. Fraser Literary Review is a bi-weekly online magazine, covering a wide variety of topics and genres (including but not limited to fiction, nonfiction, essay, literary/art/film review, cultural/historical research paper, photography, short video clips, etc.). Authors whose works are selected can expect certain gift reward.
Duties
- Brainstorm ideas for the theme of each issue
- Communicate with writers
- Read and edit manuscripts
“万卷”微杂志
本部门是UBC漢學社 “萬卷” 微杂志（Fraser Literary Review）的编辑部，负责策划专题、征稿、组稿、审稿、发稿等编辑事务。该杂志目前为半月刊网络杂志，竭诚向各界读者征稿，来稿体裁、题材不限，趣味与格调并重最佳。如果你有文学原创、文学评论、文化随笔、艺术评论、电影评论、非虚构报道、风俗研究、历史钩沉、理论争鸣、艺术创作、摄影创作、短视频等原创作品，请不吝赐稿。同时，我们欢迎热爱文学创作、热衷文化交流、擅长专题策划的同学加入编辑部，在“万卷”微杂志的舞台上展露你的才华。
部门职能
- 明确办刊宗旨，策划杂志专题
- 对外联系专家、学者、作家、文化人物，积极组稿
- 审读、编辑稿件，确保准时发刊
Media Operations
The Media Operations team is responsible for promoting USAS on social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, WeChat subscription account, and Weibo blog. We work shoulder to shoulder with the Chinese and English copywriters, as well as the editorial team of Fraiser Literary Review, in the effort to reach a wider audience and generate publicity.
Duties
- Maintain page activity on social media platforms
- Produce advertising materials of all formats
- Publish Fraser Literary Review on WeChat Subscription Account
媒体运营部
本部门负责UBC漢學社在微信公众号、微博、Facebook、Twitter、Instagram等社交媒体上的运营。我们与漢學社“萬卷”微杂志部门合作，设计并定期发布各期微杂志。同时我们也与中文文案、英文通讯部门合作，及时发布漢學社活动信息。
部门职能
- 维护社团的微信公众号、微博、Facebook、Twitter、Instagram等社交媒体
- 在社交媒体上设计、发布社团信息、活动推文、微杂志专题
- 探索、策划最前沿的社交媒体传播方式
Website Operations
The Website Operations team is responsible for creating and maintaining the website of UBC Student Association of Sinology (USAS). We work closely with other teams to provide timely updates, including recruitment information, online and offline activities, relevant social media news, etc. We’re also involved in the online platform preparation for the annual Chinese Literature Research Conference.
Duties
- Design and maintain USAS webpage
- Collaborate with other teams for up-to-date information
网页运营部
本部门负责维护UBC漢學社网站，定期更新社团事务、活动信息、社团通讯、学术会议等网页内容。网页运营部与漢學社其他部门保持紧密合作，不断优化网站设计与外观，为社团提供展示与通讯的优质平台。
部门职能
- 设计并维护UBC漢學社网站 (uccs.arts.ubc.ca)
- 与社团其他部门密切沟通，定期更新网页内容
- 探索并实践创新性的网页设计方案
Human Resources
The Human Resources and Management team is committed to recruiting new members, who are interested in promoting Chinese culture, to USAS. We will make every effort to match the right talent to the right roles. Also, as the ‘glue’ of USAS, we maintain close relationships with other teams to listen to their needs and wants.
Duties
- Check the online recruitment questionnaires on a regular basis, collect resumes, and send them to USAS president and HR manager for review
- Organize personnel files of USAS members
- Coordinate between department managers and members to ensure effective communication.
人力资源部
本部门致力于为漢學社招贤纳才。根据志愿和特长，我们希望确保每位成员能在社团各部门得到锻炼与成长。我们将与社团成员保持沟通，了解各部门工作进度，从而对人力资源做出高效的管理与分配。欢迎有沟通协作能力、细致耐心的同学加入人力资源部！
部门职能
- 设计并跟踪招新问卷，收集申请人简历，协助社团主席对人力资源进行面试与分配
- 整理、归档、更新社团成员的工作信息
- 与社团各部门主管与成员保持沟通，确保各部门和谐、有效运转
Graphic Design
The graphic design team is responsible for the visual presentation of USAS on social media as well as offline events. In collaboration with the Media Operations and Copywriting teams, we contribute to the branding of USAS through our creative work. We also play a major role in designing the cultural and creative products of USAS.
Duties
- Beautify USAS-related images, to be used on webpages and social media platforms
- Design event posters and promotional materials
- Design cultural and creative products for USAS
平面设计部
本部门负责对UBC漢學社的社团品牌与活动内容进行视觉呈现。我们与社团的文案部门、媒体运营部门紧密合作，共同打造社团的品牌形象。我们致力于通过有创意、有品位、有力量的视觉语言，展示漢學社的图画与风貌。如果你热爱视觉（图像、影像）设计与创意表达，欢迎来平面设计部门展露你的才华！我们期待你的设计灵感！
部门职能
- 创意设计漢學社品牌及活动的视觉形象
- 策划、设计活动海报、宣传图片、视觉元素方案
- 与漢學社文化研习俱乐部密切合作，创意设计文创周边产品
- 结合文化元素，探索新型的视觉设计（图像、影像）技巧与方案
Chinese Copywriting
The Chinese Copywriting team is responsible for creating Chinese text and coverage on USAS. We draft rigorous and creative copywriting to promote the events and public relations held by USAS. We work closely with other units to ensure the copywriting we produce is highly compatible with its use under context. Please join us if you are a creative writer!
Duties
- Produce high-quality Chinese copywriting to be used on the website, social media, and posters of USAS
- Draft newsletters in Chinese to cover the events held by USAS
- Design original and catchy sentences or texts to promote the activities of cultural clubs
中文文案部
本部门负责撰写中文文案，协助推广UBC漢學社的各项社团活动。我们通过撰写严谨、有创意的文案，致力于提升社团与外界的交流质量与效率。同时，我们与社团其他部门紧密协作，以确保文案风格与平面设计、版面设计、发布平台之间的高度契合。欢迎有创意写作经验、对文字有敏锐感受力的同学加入我们！
部门职能
- 为社团网页、公众号推文、海报设计、活动宣传等提供高质量的中文文案
- 不懈磨砺文字品质，协助开发文创周边。
English Communications
Our responsibilities are oriented around promoting cultural communication, bridging the gap between Chinese and English. We provide translation services for USAS, write and edit English texts, and manage USAS English coverage on social media. Native speakers of English or Chinese who are enthusiastic about cross-language writing are welcome to join us. Our team is rich in opportunities of writing and translation that are of great extension to one’s professional skills.
Duties
- Write and edit short-essay-length news, feature stories, newsletters, applications for funding, etc.
- Recruit speakers and writers of English
- Work with UBC Alma Mater Society (AMS) to ensure effective communication
英文通讯部
英文通讯部负责撰写英文文案，提供中英翻译服务，并开展校内、校际外联工作。同时，我们与UBC漢學社的媒体运营部、网页运营部密切合作，共同开拓社交媒体平台，发布英文信息和英文newsletter。我们欢迎热爱英文写作与英语口语交流的同学加入英文通讯部！
部门职能
- 撰写、编辑英文文案
- 为社团活动提供中英文翻译服务
- 维护Facebook、Instagram、Twitter等英文社交媒体
- 开展校内、校际外联活动
- 负责与UBC Alma Mater Society 的工作沟通，维持社团的AMS地位
Finance
Our team is responsible for coordinating the allocation of funds within the club, developing budgets for the activities of each unit, and reviewing the income and expenses after each event. We will also collaborate with other units within USAS to provide a secure financial base for future development. If interested in learning the ropes of finance, please do not hesitate to join us.
Duties
- Coordinate the allocation of funds within USAS, devise budgets for various activities, review income and expenses after each activity, etc.
- Manage the bookkeeping and record the accounts of various activities
- Responsible, conscientious, and hardworking, proficient in Google sheet, Excel, and other related software
财务部
本部门负责协调UBC漢學社内部的资金分配，为各部门活动制定预算，审核每次活动后的收入与支出等工作。我们还会与社团其他部门联合，为漢學社提供经济保障，以拓展和增进各项活动的质量。如果你也想学习并且尝试财务管理工作，就快来加入我们吧！
部门职能
- 负责协调社团内部的资金分配，为各项活动制定预算，审核每次活动后的收入与支出等
- 管理账本，记录各项活动账目
- 责任心强，认真努力，熟练掌握Google sheet、Excel等软件
外联部
本部门负责社团的对外交流，包括代表社团与社会各界进行商业合作，争取赞助费、社团活动经费等，为UBC漢學社提供运行的经济基础。作为社团的养家担当，诚挚欢迎对汉学有热情，希望积累商业合作经验的各位加入我们！
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