Constituency Relations & Projects Lead (President’s Office)

AMS of UBC•Vancouver, BC

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About The Position

The Constituency Relations & Projects Lead is responsible for coordination between the AMS and its Constituencies, supporting student leadership, and advancing initiatives of the AMS President’s Office. The position assists the President and the Executive in maintaining collaborative and effective relationships with AMS Constituencies working on furthering student life and building partnerships at UBC. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that the AMS is connected with AMS Constituencies across campus, is actively working with Constituency executives in addressing concerns, assisting them in navigating AMS processes and systems and connecting them with appropriate contacts and resources.

Requirements

Must have experience as part of one of the following at a minimum: Served as an executive or AMS representative of an AMS Constituency (preferred) or Served as a direct deputy to an AMS Constituency executive (i.e. AVP)
Must be a currently registered student at UBC Vancouver or one of its affiliated colleges
Must be able to work flexibly, adapting to the different needs and limitations of each project
Must proactively initiate cross-portfolio communication
Strong public relations, teamwork, and organization skills
Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
Organized, punctual, and detail-oriented
Proven track record of showing initiative and maintaining confidentiality
Able to work both in a team and individually
Able to multitask and manage several projects with widely different themes

Nice To Haves

Experience with large - scale project management and event planning/coordination preferred
Interest in community building is an asset

Responsibilities

Coordinate Constituency-related and collaborative events and projects for the Executive Committee
Provide proactive support and oversee initiatives for supporting AMS Constituencies
Attend President’s Council and work closely with Constituency Presidents, providing administrative support and problem-solving
Attending Constituency Council meetings as and when required
Assist with projects and presentations
Assist with the delivery of major AMS events such as the Annual General Meeting
Lead coordination of the “Constituency of the Year” competition
Advise the Executive on both operational and strategic items in relation to AMS Constituencies
Uphold the AMS’s mission, values, constitution, and Strategic Plan
Work with the rest of the team on Presidential Projects, Policy Reviews, and Strategy
Administrative and other duties as required by the President