Director, Student Administrative Council (SAC)

Fanshawe Student Union • London, ON

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Student Administrative Council (SAC) acts as a Board of Directors and supervises the management of the affairs of the Fanshawe Student Union (FSU). The SAC is responsible for the implementation and enforcement of the policies and procedures that govern the corporate and operational affairs of the FSU. The Board has oversight over reviewing and understanding the existing strategic direction and directives of the FSU, amending them when necessary, and ensuring responsibility for their fulfillment is clearly delegated. It is also responsible for implementing policies and procedures that articulate the roles of the SAC, Members, Officers, President, and Executive Director, ensuring they are followed, and conducting regular reviews and amendments. Additionally, the Board receives, considers, and acts upon matters referred by the President or Executive Director, or by any Member, including evaluating the President and Executive Director.

Requirements

• Must be a current full-time student of Fanshawe College in the Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 semesters.
• Must have carried at least a 2.5 grade point average (GPA) during the full-time academic semester immediately prior to the commencement of office, if the GPA for such semester has been determined by the time of the commencement of office.
• Must not have been in a full-time program that consisted of less than four (4) credit courses and failed to maintain a passing grade in all the credit courses, in the academic semester prior to commencement of office, if the grades for such courses have been determined by the time of commencement of office.
• Must be enrolled as a full-time postsecondary student at Fanshawe College for at least two (2) out of three (3) upcoming semesters, with one of the semesters being in the Winter term.
• Must be prepared to resign from any employee position with the Student Union if elected.
• Must not have been removed as a member for violating any Articles, By-Laws, or written policies of the FSU and/or for any other reason that the Board considers to be reasonable regarding the purpose, mission, vision, and values of the FSU.
• Must not have previously served as a FSU Director and was removed or resigned from such position.
• Must not have been terminated for cause from employment with the Student Union.
• Must not be serving concurrently as the student governor on the Fanshawe College Board of Governors.
• Ability to act honestly and in good faith to serve the best interests of the FSU while addressing key issues affecting students (e.g., mental health, academic policy).
• Possesses strong analytical abilities and a willingness to ask probing, relevant questions to support informed decision-making (e.g., reviewing policy reports, strategic plans, and board recommendations).
• Demonstrates a high level of professionalism, ethical conduct, and the ability to make thoughtful, independent decisions in the best interest of the student body.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a diverse board team, contributing to respectful dialogue, consensus-building, and collective decision-making.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders, read and interpret reports, and contribute to board discussions.
• Interest in learning how to interpret and analyze written and oral reports including analyzing detailed financial and legal information.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and demonstrates the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Understands how to identify, disclose, and appropriately manage real or perceived conflicts of interest in accordance with board policy and legal obligations.
• Understands the distinction between governance (strategic oversight) and operations (day-to-day management) and respects the roles of staff and executive leadership.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing learning about corporate governance, the FSU’s structure, bylaws, policies, and relevant provincial legislation (e.g., Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act).
• The selected candidate must be enrolled for at least two (2) out of three (3) upcoming semesters, with one of the semesters being in the Winter term.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing, becoming familiar with, and understanding the existing strategic direction and directives of the FSU; amending the direction and/or directives when necessary; and ensuring that responsibility for the fulfillment of such strategic direction and directives is clearly delegated.
• Implementing policies and procedures that clearly articulate the roles of the SAC, the Members, the Officers, the President, and the Executive Director; ensuring that such policies and procedures are followed; and conducting regular reviews and, when necessary, amendments to such policies and procedures.
• Receiving, considering, and acting upon or providing further directions on all matters referred to it by the President or Executive Director, or by any Member, including evaluating the President and Executive Director and their fulfilment of the strategic direction and directives set by the Board.
• Attend a minimum of four (4) meetings of the SAC in each academic, typically meetings are 2-4 hours.
• Attend and participate in one or more SAC committees, with varying time commitments, typically 1-4 hours each month.
• Attend unscheduled/urgent meetings, as deemed necessary by the Chair of the SAC.
• Occasional attendance at special events and learning opportunities.
• Attend the Annual Members Meeting in the Winter semester, typically a 2–4-hour time commitment for each meeting.
• Attend board training provided prior to the July SAC meeting.

Benefits

• Honorarium based on attendance and participation at Board meetings, as well as through engagement opportunities.
• Cost of training covered by FSU.
• Other expenses incurred while completing duties as a director covered by FSU.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree