SIC - Advocacy Coordinator

Alma Mater Society of Queen's University Inc.•Kingston, ON

About The Position

The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is the oldest student association in Canada and has been a central student organization at Queen's since its founding in 1858. Today, the AMS acts as a service, advocacy, and governing body on behalf of all students enrolled in AMS-affiliated programs at Queen's University. The AMS is a not-for-profit entity created by the Society to ensure its continuing financial viability by overseeing the management of its services and associated financial affairs. It is bound by the By-laws and corporate philosophy of our Mission and Operating statements as set out in the AMS Constitution. In addition to providing wage-based service staff positions for students wanting employment, the AMS seeks to support the Society's broader objectives through the provisioning of a high quality, relevant range of student funded services, that provide a wide range of employment opportunities and meaningful out-of-classroom learning and skill acquisition experiences for students.

Requirements

Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization and execution skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Communication
Organization
Ownership
Cultural Sensitivity
Creativity
Collaboration

Responsibilities

Assist in long-term policy research, campaign development, and data driven advocacy to assist SIC & AMS with I-EDIAA across governance, hiring, policy, & student representation
Coordinate Equity Caucus & Townhall
Facilitate Accessibility Issues Tracker
Conduct external research to support strategic direction
Respect and adhere to all company policies, procedures and ethical standards
Maintain timely communication with your direct supervisor
Attend and fully participate in all in person and virtual meetings
Complete all assigned tasks efficiently and attentively
Strive to foster a warm, comfortable and respectful atmosphere for all
Always serve as a representative of the AMS and its mission statement
Complete other job duties as assigned