The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is the University of British Columbia\xe2\x80\x99s (UBC) student society, and works to improve the academic, social and personal lives of the 56,000 UBC students at its Vancouver campus. The AMS also runs nine food and beverage outlets, a catering and conference operation, and the AMS Student Nest, providing on-campus employment opportunities and generating revenue that goes directly back into supporting the students at UBC.
Position title: Associate Vice President, External Affairs (2) Reports to: Vice President, External Affairs Employee status: Hourly Exempt, Appointed Length of term: May 1 \xe2\x80\x93 April 30 (1 year) Hours per week: 20 Compensation: Tier 4 - $18.00 per hour
The Position
The Associate Vice President (AVP) External will act as lead researcher, advisor, and right-hand person to the Vice President (VP) External. The AVP External will spearhead research, prepare lobby documents, support campaigns, and lead other political and administrative duties in conducting student advocacy at the municipal, provincial and federal levels of government. The AVP External will work collaboratively and in partnership with the VP External to support the entire External portfolio.
Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct mixed-methods research projects as assigned in support of a data-driven and research-based advocacy model
Prepare lobby documents and research briefs that could directly impact government policy and that will be used to lobby selective levels of government
Develop a strong grasp on issues such as post-secondary education affordability, student financial aid, transit accessibility and funding, domestic and international student issues, and other undergraduate and graduate student issues
Work with UBC Enrolment Services to respond to U-Pass inquiries from students, including but not limited to exemption, eligibility, subsidies
Work with the Funds and Grants Administrator to approve U-Pass subsidies on a tri-annual basis
Coordinate, engage, and consult with student groups on campus, especially marginalized communities, to create and inform advocacy through an equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) lens
Work with the AMS executive, campus organizations, and off-campus groups to create partnerships
Help organize and lead events, conferences, and long term projects/campaigns directed around post-secondary issues
Sit on both related UBC and AMS committees and working groups at the request of the VP External
Attend meetings on behalf of the VP External as required
Attend and speak at City Council, Mayor\xe2\x80\x99s Council, Translink meetings, and U-Pass meetings with the VP External, where necessary
Assist in scheduling, organizing, and planning meetings and other administrative duties as required
Works within the AMS mission statement and values to operate a successful department
Other duties as required
Qualifications and Experience
Must be a currently registered student at UBC Vancouver or one of its affiliated colleges
Experience in policy development and/or planning
Able to research and write high quality policy papers and briefing documents
Experience with issue-based advocacy organizations
Knowledge of municipal, provincial and federal levels of government and their policies is encouraged but not required
Knowledge of issues at UBC and general post-secondary education is encouraged but not required
Education and/or experience in working on EDI is an asset
The Ideal Candidate
Great emphasis on taking initiative in both creating and forwarding projects
Independent, self-motivated, goal and results oriented, and reliable
Able to research and write high quality position policy papers, research papers, briefing notes, and media releases
Able to execute tasks quickly, efficiently, and diligently
Interest in pursuing initiatives and lobbying priorities of the VP External in line with their Executive Goals
Efficient team player who can coordinate and collaborate with multiple people on projects
Strong strategic and critical thinking skills that translates to tangible work
Strong organizational and logistical planning skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and is able to both lead and work within a team
Strong creative point of view
To Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter.
Application deadline: 11:59pm Friday, April 14.
The Alma Mater Society of UBC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status or any other characteristic protected by law. We invite all qualified candidates to apply online with their resume and cover letter. Due to the large volume of resumes we receive at the AMS, we are only able to contact those we are interested in interviewing and cannot reply to email/phone/walk-in inquiries regarding application status.
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