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Position Code SP001
Position Name Editor – Sandpaper 2.0
Role Responsibilities
1. Invite BITSians to write articles, short
stories, poetry, trivia, cartoons, comic strips
etc.
2. Set deadline for submissions
3. Write news articles on a few Outstanding
BITSians
4. Conduct and feature interviews of Key
BITSians
5. Feature the signature BITSAA Initiative as
a Cover Story
6. Assist/ work with the Creative Designer to
generate/ improve the Sandpaper template
7. Review all content and plan the placement
of the articles etc. and the ads in the
Sandpaper template
8. Assist/ work with the Creative Designer to
layout the content for the Web Version and
the PDF version of Sandpaper 2.0
9. Ensure the production of Sandpaper 2.0
every 6 months
Expected Skill Sets
1. Excellent written and verbal communication
skills
2. Ability to put a creative spin to reporting
news items
3. Flair for the English language
4. Experience writing blogs is a PLUS
5. Experience with the Sandpaper/ Sizzling
Sands teams on campus is a PLUS
6. Experience with English and Hindi Press
Clubs is a PLUS
7. Photoshop/ Dreamweaver experience is a
PLUS
No of Open Positions
3 (1 Chief Editor/ Director + 2 Associate Editor/
Manager)

 



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Position Code CC 001
Position Name
Web Portal Development Lead - Career Center
Team
Role Responsibilities
We are looking to build (or integrate with an
existing setup) a single stop for all job
openings in the BITSAA Universe. Currently
most of these things are limited to some
jobs* yahoo and google groups and there is
no single place to aggregate those, search
for jobs (in BITSian and other companies) or
post one. This is an attempt to solve that
problem both for alumni as well as students
on campus.
1. Development of the portal from a certain
basic level OR using a third party
framework.
2. Learn BITSAA frameworks and act as an
interface between BITSAA and third party
while integration
3. Maintenance of the portal once developed.
Expected Skill Sets
1. Time & Commitment
2. Necessary technical skills
No of Open Positions 2

 


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Position Code CC 002
Position Name
Web Portal Project Manager - Career Center
Team
Role Responsibilities
We are looking to build (or integrate with
an existing setup) a single stop for all job
openings in the BITSAA Universe.
Currently most of these things are limited
to some jobs* yahoo and google groups
and there is no single place to aggregate
those, search for jobs (in BITSian and
other companies) or post one. This is an
attempt to solve that problem both for
alumni as well as students on campus.
The role is to provide vision for this project,
scope it out, work with the existing team
(and/or 3
rd
party) and keep things on track.
It is an ideal product management position.
Expected Skill Sets
 Time & Commitment
 Necessary technical skills
 An open mind
 Preferably having 3 or more years of
Industry experience
No of Open Positions 1

 

Position Code PE 001
Position Name Architect - Platform Engineering
Role Responsibilities
This is a super secret project. All we can say
is that there will be lots of “white-boarding”
and at the end of it, you will be responsible for
something incredibly cool, that will help a lot of
BITSians.
It will be akin to a mini-startup with 2-3
passionate + smart people bouncing ideas in
a room and building stuff.
P.S. There is a high chance of failure too – but
it will be fun!
Expected Skill Sets
 Time & Commitment
 Proficient with LinkedIn, Facebook,
Google Apps, Twitter APIs
 Familiarity with Single Sign-On
 Experience with OAuth / Open ID
 PHP, MySQL or anything else that comes
out of technical discussions.
 Familiarity with Key Management, Web
Security
 Should have at least 2-3 years of Industry
experience. (Or a stellar resume!)
NOTE: This role is based out of US
(preferably bayarea)
NOTE: You can apply through the web
(preferable) but you can also send an email
directly to platform-team@bitsaa.org with a
short bit about yourself, along with your
linkedIn URL, phone number and a resume.
No of Open Positions 2-3