Vice-President, Advocacy & College Affairs

Fanshawe College; London; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Fanshawe College is seeking a part-time Vice-President, Advocacy & College Affairs to support student advocacy and college affairs. The role involves leading a volunteer team, guiding appeals processes, and collaborating with the FSU and CEDI to promote student equity.

The position requires a strong focus on policy review, event education materials on Academic Integrity, and timely resolution of student issues. This is an on-site, hourly paid role connected to Fanwshawe College Student Union.

Qualifications

• Must be a full-time student of Fanshawe College as per By-Law No. 1.
• Demonstrated interest, knowledge, or experience in student advocacy.
• Familiarity with College Policies (A128, A130, A136, A132) is an asset.
• Knowledge of FSU services and their role in supporting students.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and sound judgement with sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Represent and attend College and FSU Committee meetings to review policies affecting students.
• Conduct annual reviews of internal and College policies with the FSU President.
• Advocate for student rights and equity within and outside the College.
• Guide students navigating Academic Appeals and related processes with neutrality on outcomes.
• Maintain accurate case records of student appeals and inquiries.
• Partner with the VP, Student Engagement to support Fee Appeals and student services.

Skills

Student advocacy

Policy familiarity

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Some college or better

Job description

Vice-President, Advocacy & College Affairs

Job Category: Administration

Requisition Number: VICEP001082

• Posted: October 26, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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1001 Fanshawe CollegeBlvd Room SC1000

PO Box 7005

London, ON N5Y5R6, CAN

• Posting Close Date: November 4 2026
• Campus Location: Main Campus - London, ON
• Status: Temporary Part-Time
• Pay Details: $19.48 hourly
• Remote Type: In-Person
• Contract End Date: April 30, 2027

Reason for Vacancy:

OVERVIEW:

The Vice President (VP), Advocacy & College Affairs is a part-time student leadership position that supports the FSU President in delivering the mission and strategic direction of the Fanshawe Student Union (FSU), with a primary focus on student advocacy and college affairs. This position provides leadership in helping students navigate College processes and appeals, educate students on academic integrity, and advocate for student rights and equity. Additionally, this position oversees a team of student volunteers to provide peer support with appeals.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Advocacy

• Represent and attend College and FSU Committee meetings including, but not limited to, College Council, Executive Committee, and FSU Student Administrative Council (S.A.C.) Governance Committee, to review and provide student-focused input on policies that directly affect students, ensuring student voices are heard.
• Conduct annual reviews of internal and College policies in collaboration with the FSU President to identify areas for improvement, ensuring student perspectives are effectively represented.
• Advocate for student rights and equity both within the College and externally.
• In collaboration with the Sr. Coordinator of Advocacy and Governance and the Student Advocates volunteer team, offer guidance, resources, and procedural support to students navigating Academic Appeals, Academic Integrity Appeals, and Student Code of Conduct Appeals, while maintaining neutrality regarding appeal outcomes.
• Maintain accurate case records of student appeals, inquiries and requests for support.
• Partner with the VP, Student Engagement to support students with Fee Appeals.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and provide ongoing support to a team of student volunteers.
• Serve as a liaison between the FSU and the Centre for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (CEDI) to facilitate the exchange of resources and promote understanding.
• Work with College departments and faculty to support fair and timely resolution of student issues.
• Lead initiatives to educate on Academic Integrity, student rights, appeals and equity, including organizing events and creating educational materials for students.
• Develop and implement proactive outreach strategies to identify emerging student concerns and address them before escalating.
• Collect, analyze, and report data on advocacy initiatives and appeals processes to ensure transparency, inform decision-making, and support continuous improvement.

Leadership

• Stay informed about local, provincial, and national events affecting students, and share updates with the Executive Committee.
• Collaborate with FSU to support student life activities related to advocacy and other initiatives.
• Support the transition to the incoming VP, Advocacy & College Affairs by providing guidance, training, and knowledge transfer.
• Identify training and growth opportunities for self and student volunteers.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive student information and appeals; act with integrity and uphold ethical standards in all advocacy and decision-making processes.
• Regularly report to the FSU President on volunteer programs, student advocacy, events, appeal matters, and other emerging student concerns to support timely decision-making.
• Undertake additional responsibilities to support the Executive Team, as assigned by the FSU President.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a full-time student of Fanshawe College as per By-Law No. 1.
• Demonstrated interest, knowledge, or experience in student advocacy.
• Familiarity with relevant College Policies (A128, A130, A136, and A132) is an asset.
• Knowledge of FSU services and their role in supporting students.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and sound judgement when handling sensitive information.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and professionalism when responding to sensitive or complex student matters.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and proactive, with a willingness to participate in diverse activities.
• Leadership experience with a proven ability to inspire and guide others.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and planning skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines effectively.
• Ability to navigate social media platforms and generate ideas to promote advocacy campaigns and engage students on key issues.
• Comfortable facilitating presentations, workshops, and information sessions for students.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, students, volunteers, and College stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Demonstrates initiative and is motivated to make a meaningful difference in the student experience.
• Knowledge of digital tools and platforms for event management and collaboration. (e.g., Microsoft Office).
• Ability to utilize data collection and analysis tools to support evidence-based decisions for student advocacy.

TIME COMMITMENT:

The VP, Advocacy & College Affairs will be remunerated based on the number of hours worked:

• Minimum of fifteen (15) hours per week, up to a maximum of twenty-four (24) hours per week between November 2026 – April 2027, depending on the successful candidate’s full-time class schedule.

Additionally, the VP, Advocacy and College Affairs may be required to work evenings and weekends.

NOTE:

Candidates are encouraged to attach their most recent transcript to the Documents section of their application, as part of the application process.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Leader

Inspires teammates to follow them

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Preferred

Some college or better.

Experience

Required

Demonstrates initiative and is motivated to make a meaningful difference in the student experience.

High attention to detail and commitment to excellence.

Ability to utilize data collection and analysis tools to support evidence-based decisions for student advocacy.

Knowledge of digital tools and platforms for event management and collaboration. (e.g., Microsoft Office).

Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, students, volunteers, and College stakeholders.

Comfortable facilitating presentations, workshops, and information sessions for students.

Ability to navigate social media platforms and generate ideas to promote advocacy campaigns and engage students on key issues.

Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Demonstrated strategic thinking and planning skills.

Ability to meet deadlines effectively.

Energetic, enthusiastic, and proactive, with a willingness to participate in diverse activities.

Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging.

Ability to exercise sound judgement and professionalism when responding to sensitive or complex student matters.

Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and sound judgement when handling sensitive information.

Knowledge of FSU services and their role in supporting students.

Demonstrated interest, knowledge, or experience in student advocacy.

Must be a full-time student of Fanshawe College as per By-Law No. 1.

Leadership experience with a proven ability to inspire and guide others.

Preferred

Familiarity with relevant College Policies (A128, A130, A136, and A132) is an asset.