Vice-President, Operations

Osta-Aeco; Ontario; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established organization is seeking a dedicated Vice-President of Operations to empower student trustees across Ontario. In this volunteer role, you will oversee daily operations, coordinate projects, and support advocacy initiatives, ensuring that the needs of local communities are represented. Ideal candidates will possess strong management and communication skills, along with a passion for community service. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact while developing leadership skills in a supportive environment. Join us in fostering a safe and inclusive space for students to thrive.

Qualifications

• Passion for community leadership and OSTA-AECO’s mission.
• Ability to manage multiple ongoing initiatives effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations and ongoing initiatives.
• Support Advocacy Interest Group chairs in achieving goals.

Skills

Team Management

Project Management

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Technology Skills

Education

Student Trustee

Tools

Office 365

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Position: Vice-President, Operations
Compensation:$nil (volunteer position)
Mandate:August 1, 2023, through July 31, 2024Reports to:Chief Operating Officer
Direct reports: Cross-Functional Support (Department)
Time commitment:10-15 hours per week*

Mission

OSTA-AECO empowers and advocates for the students of Ontario and provides rich, tailored professional development to student trustees across the province so that they are well-equipped to represent the needs of their local communities.

Position

The Vice-President, Operations is responsible for ensuring day-to-day tasks within the organization are being carried out and being a central coordinator and facilitator for ongoing initiatives within the organization.

As the head of the Cross-Functional Support team, the VP, Operations will:

• Fulfill operational tasks at the direction of the Executive Council, such as planning meetings, organizing minutes, and other operational tasks.
• Ensure tasks throughout the organization are completed and coordinate ongoing projects within OSTA-AECO.
• Coordinate the Awards & Recognition department including posting and distributing awards from OSTA-AECO such as the Ontario Student Voice Awards with tasks such as:
  • Sourcing grading volunteers, coordinating the publication and distribution of the awards
• Support Advocacy Interest Group (AIG) chairs in hosting meetings and accomplishing advocacy goals and initiatives.
• Manage other operational aspects of the organization such as AIG directories, procedures, and inter-departmental coordination.
• Act as a line of communication between the Cross-Functional Support team and the rest of the organization.
• Work to provide leadership and managerial training for the General Assembly.
• Uphold OSTA-AECO’s values as outlined in the Code of Conduct to foster a safe and healthy working environment.

The VP, Operations will also sit as a non-voting executive council member.

The successful candidate must attend OSTA-AECO’s three annual conferences and any onsite professional development sessions.

Eligibility

Any applicant for the VP, Operations must be and remain a student trustee for the duration of their mandate.

Qualifications

This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual passionate about OSTA-AECO’s mission and with a track record of community leadership.

OSTA-AECO is an equal-opportunity organization committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage people with lived experiences as members of Indigenous, Black, or equity-seeking groups to apply. Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.

Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:

• Excellent team and project management skills.
• Time management and organization skills, able to keep up with daily recurrent tasks and keep tabs on many ongoing initiatives
• Timely communication skills and ability to coordinate teams.
• Adept technology skills including experience with Office 365, specifically Microsoft Teams.

Applications (comprising a résumé and cover letter) will be accepted untilMay 19, 2023,at 11:59 pmEDT. We thank all applicants for their time applying for this position; however, only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

If you have any questions about this posting or the application process, pleaseemail Siobhan Marie, Chief Operating Officer.