Indigenous Studies DSC Co-Presidents

Arts and Science Undergraduate Society (ASUS); Kingston; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community as the Department Student Council President, where you'll lead a committee of dedicated undergraduate students. This role involves advocating for your peers, organizing engaging academic and social events, and ensuring effective communication with the Faculty Board. As a pivotal figure in your department, you'll have the opportunity to shape the student experience and make a lasting impact. This position offers a unique chance to develop leadership skills while fostering a sense of community among students. If you're passionate about student advocacy and event management, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Must be an undergraduate student with good academic standing.
• Experience in event planning and student advocacy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for student interests and organize departmental events.
• Prepare budgets and strategic plans for the department.

Skills

Advocacy

Event Planning

Budget Management

Strategic Planning

Education

Undergraduate Student

Job description

A Department Student Council President advocates on behalf of the students in their department. In addition, the DSC President is the leader of a committee of undergraduate students that is responsible for the planning and execution of events tailored to their specific department. The DSC President reports to the ASUS Academics Commissioner.

Applications will remain open until a competitive candidate pool is established. The closing date will be determined based on the volume and quality of received applications.

Time Commitment and Remuneration

8 month-term from September 1st, 2024 to April 30th, 2025. If this position is subject to an honorarium, payouts will be in accordance with the Human Resources Honoraria Policy Grid 9.05.02.

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.

Time Commitment and Responsibilities

• Advocate for the interests of students in their respective department
• Organize, promote, and execute academic and social events for the department
• Prepare for and attend every Arts and Science Faculty Board
• Coordinate administration of USAT evaluations
• Submit a budget, strategic plan, and constitution to the Academics Commissioner
• Participate in DSC Assembly, to be held once a month
• Attend a monthly meeting with the Academics Commissioner or the Deputy Academics Commissioner
• Follow all provisions in the DSC Charter

If there are any questions, concerns, or personal accommodations required during the application process, please contact the Academics Commissioner, Giulia Iacobucci, at academics.@ asus.queensu.ca, or Owen Miaskowski, 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.