ASUS Petitions and Appeals Resource Centre Volunteers

Arts and Science Undergraduate Society (ASUS); Eastern Ontario; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A student volunteer organization in Kingston seeks volunteers for the Appeals Resource Centre to provide peer support for students navigating the academic appeals process. Volunteers will assist in clarifying regulations, offering feedback on appeal letters, and collaborating with fellow volunteers to ease student stress. The commitment is for 8 months, 3-4 hours per week, from October 2025 to April 30, 2026. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience in proofreading.

Qualifications

• Ability to clarify academic regulations and procedures.
• Strong communication skills for guiding students.
• Experience with proofreading and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear explanations of academic regulations and procedures related to student cases.
• Guide Arts and Science students through the appeals process, outlining each step.
• Proofread and provide feedback on student appeal letters.

Job description

Volunteer Position

ASUS Appeals Resource Centre (AARC) Volunteers

AARC volunteers provide crucial peer-to-peer support for students navigating the academic appeals process. They assist students by clarifying academic regulations, offering feedback on appeal letters, and ensuring students put forth the best case possible. Volunteers collaborate with the AARC Chairs and fellow volunteers to ease student stress during this often-challenging process.

Applications

Applications will close once a competitive pool has been established.

Time Commitment

8 month-term from October 2025 to April 30th, 2026 with a time commitment of 3-4 hours/week.

Please see Part 3: Hiring in the HR Policy Manual for in-depth eligibility criteria for the position pertaining to academic standing, work-study positions, exchange status, etc: (HR External Policy Manual)

Role And Responsibilities

• Provide clear explanations of academic regulations and procedures related to student cases.
• Guide Arts and Science students through the appeals process, outlining each step.
• Proofread and provide feedback on student appeal letters using checklists from SASS and the Ombudsperson’s Office.
• Refer students to additional support resources as needed.
• Collaborate with students to finalize appeals, ensuring clarity, compliance with regulations, and effective communication.

If there are any questions, concerns, or personal accommodations required during the application process, please contact Emma Andrews (supportsdeputy@ asus.queensu.ca) or Tashai Gardner, the ASUS Human Resources Officer, at hro@ asus.queensu.ca.

ASUS Office

Phone: [phone] x75441

Our hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.