Associate Vice President, Academic Affairs

Colonial Group; Electoral Area A; On-site; CAD 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Colonial Group seeks an Associate Vice President, Academic Affairs to support the VP in representing student interests, researching policy, and contributing to university governance at UBC. The role involves data collection, report creation, and advocacy aligned with the VP Academic and University Affairs Office.

The position is 20 hours/week from Oct 2026 to Apr 30, 2027, reporting to the VP and collaborating with committees and volunteers to advance the portfolio and AMS values.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently registered student at UBC Vancouver or affiliated colleges.
• Experience in policy development, research, and/or planning is an asset.
• Familiarity with UBC offices such as Academic Integrity Hub, UBC Well-Being, Career Centre, Centre for Accessibility and more is an asset.
• Strong writing and research skills, organizational skills, and interpersonal and communication skills is required.
• Strong public speaking skills is an asset.
• Interest in pursuing AMS university initiatives and lobbying priorities is required.
• Knowledge of university issues at UBC is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist and advise the VP, Academic and University Affairs in carrying out their political and administrative duties, and other directives of AMS Council
• Write and research policy, position, and briefing papers on issues related to tuition consultations, student affordability, disability accommodations policy, and/or other key university issues in the portfolio
• Sit on University-related UBC and AMS committees, and working groups as directed by the VP, Academic and University Affairs
• Attend meetings of the VP Academic Caucus, Advocacy Committee, Student Senate Caucus, and other meetings as required
• Report on issues relating to University issues pertinent to the portfolio to the VP Academic and University Affairs and to council
• Help organize and direct long-term projects within the portfolio at the discretion of the VP Academic and University Affairs
• Work with the AVP Academic Affairs, Campaigns and Events Coordinator and VP Academic and University Affairs Office Volunteers to achieve the goals and objectives of the portfolio
• Attend meetings as a proxy for the VP Academic and University Affairs as determined necessary
• Works with the AMS mission statement and values to operate a successful department
• Other duties as required by the VP Academic and University Affairs

Skills

Strong writing and research skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Public speaking

Policy development

Research

Education

Currently registered student at UBC Vancouver or affiliated colleges

Job description

Position title: Associate Vice President, Academic Affairs
Reports to: Vice President, Academic & University Affairs
Employee status: Hourly Exempt, Appointed
Length of term: October 2026 – April 30, 2027
Hours per week: 20 hours per week
Compensation: $21.00 per hour

Position Purpose

The office of the AMS Vice President, Academic and University Affairs is responsible for a diverse portfolio that addresses student representation to the university as well as academic policy and university governance. The Associate Vice President, Academic Affairs will be involved in advocacy related to student academic issues at UBC and will research, create reports, collect data, and more to achieve the advocacy goals of the VP Academic and University Affairs Office.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist and advise the VP, Academic and University Affairs in carrying out their political and administrative duties, and other directives of AMS Council
• Write and research policy, position, and briefing papers on issues related to tuition consultations, student affordability, disability accommodations policy, and/or other key university issues in the portfolio
• Sit on University-related UBC and AMS committees, and working groups as directed by the VP, Academic and University Affairs
• Attend meetings of the VP Academic Caucus, Advocacy Committee, Student Senate Caucus, and other meetings as required
• Report on issues relating to University issues pertinent to the portfolio to the VP Academic and University Affairs and to council
• Help organize and direct long-term projects within the portfolio at the discretion of the VP Academic and University Affairs
• Work with the AVP Academic Affairs, Campaigns and Events Coordinator and VP Academic and University Affairs Office Volunteers to achieve the goals and objectives of the portfolio
• Attend meetings as a proxy for the VP Academic and University Affairs as determined necessary
• Works with the AMS mission statement and values to operate a successful department
• Other duties as required by the VP Academic and University Affairs

Qualifications and Experience

• Must be a currently registered student at UBC Vancouver or one of its affiliated colleges
• Past experience in policy development, research, and/or planning is an asset
• Past experience or familiarity with UBC offices such as the Academic Integrity Hub, UBC Well-Being, Career Centre, Centre for Accessibility and more is an asset
• Strong writing and research skills, organizational skills, and interpersonal and communication skills is required
• Strong public speaking skills is an asset
• Interest in pursuing AMS university initiatives and lobbying priorities is required
• Current or past student member of the UBC Vancouver Senate is an asset
• Knowledge of university issues at UBC is an asset

Application Deadline

11:59 PM October 16, 2026.