SWE 2024-2025 General Officer Applications

If you’re interested in running for a general officer position, you can find more information about General Officers here and apply at the link below!

2024-2025 SWE General Officer Position Descriptions

SWE 2024-2025 Executive Elections

The 2024-2025 Executive Officer election is now over. Thank you to everyone who ran for a position and for voting!

Executive Candidates

Click each role to learn more about the candidates!

President

Secretary

Treasurer

VP of Public Relations

VP of Community Outreach

VP of Corporate Relations

VP of Membership

Director of GradSWE

Why should you run for a SWE Exec Position?

1. You believe in our Mission and want to put work into it to make it come true!

   Mission: Empower the next generation of women and nonbinary engineers to find success in their careers. 

2. Great Leadership Growth Opportunities:

• Leading a team while facilitating team meetings, resolving conflicts, motivating others, and growing interpersonal skills.

• Public speaking and effectively communicating ideas, including at executive meetings, SWE general meetings, and meetings with school staff

• Written communication, including professional emails

• Planning and leading large-scale events (virtual or in-person) to create a positive impact on your community!

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to speak up for the representation of females in engineering

Bonus: Attending WE24 conference!

Election Timeline

1. Elections Announced

1. At our March General Meeting on February 29th, we will announce SWE’s 2024 election information as well as the Q&A event with current SWE Execs.

2. Application Opens: Monday, 3/11

   On Monday, 3/11, the SWE Exec application form will officially open. You can find the application link on this site when it is live and descriptions of each role here.

   Notes about this year's elections: 

   • You may apply for up to two Executive positions.

     • If you are the only candidate for the 2 positions you applied for, we will consult you about the situation.

   • If you apply for an Executive position and do not receive the position, you may still apply for a general officer position when they open.

   • Candidates are REQUIRED to participate in a Q&A session during the April general meeting on Thursday, 4/11 (Location TBD).

   • Executive positions will be voted upon by our membership base by Sunday, 4/14.

   Application Materials/Questions:

   • Why are you running for the position(s)?

     • Please limit your response to 300 words, even if applying to 2 positions.

   • What is your past involvement with UW SWE?

     • Please limit your response to 300 words.

   • A two-minute video to briefly introduce yourself and answer the question: “If elected, what do you want your SWE UW legacy to be, at the end of your term?

     • If you are applying for multiple positions, please focus on the high-level organizational contribution that you want to make.

     • It is recommended to upload on YouTube or Google Drive and set it for unlisted or public viewing

     • Example videos from the previous year: https://sweuw.org/exec-elections-22 

     • For video content inspiration, also check out these SWE National Executive Elections videos

3. Learn About SWE’s Exec Team

   During this time, learn about what it’s like to be a SWE Executive Officer!

   We will host a Q&A session with the current executive team for you to ask questions about this experience. The Q&A session will be on Sunday, 3/10, from 4-5pm. The Zoom link can be found here: https://washington.zoom.us/j/91382246322

   Additionally, follow our Instagram to learn about what each executive role does.

4. Application Closes: Sunday, 3/31 @ 11:59pm

   The application deadline is Sunday, March 31st @ 11:59pm. Be sure to submit your application before the deadline to be an eligible candidate.

5. Participate in Election Q&A Panel

   Candidates are REQUIRED to participate in a Q&A session during the April general meeting on Thursday, 4/11 (Location and time TBD).

6. Wait for your update!

   SWE Members will then vote for the executive team, and the voting will close at midnight on Sunday, 4/11. If you have been selected, you will be notified of your role!

If you have any questions regarding the election process, please email swe@uw.edu.