Job Description

Student-at-Large Positions for Students' Council CommitteesABOUT THE ROLEThank you for your interest in becoming a Student-at-Large on one or more of our Students Council run committees. This is a volunteer position on a student governance committee from May 2025 to April 2026. While this is an unpaid role, student committee members will have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions and develop transferable skills. This position will be selected and adjudicated by the Council Administration Committee of Students' Council.EXPECTATIONS AND TIME COMMITMENTCommittees will meet approximately twice a month*. The meeting schedule is subject to change based on the availability of committee members. Committee members are expected to attend as many meetings as possible, and carefully review all meeting materials in advance so they can make informed decisions.*Committees marked with this (*) symbol may meet once a month rather than twice month.QUALIFICATIONSApplicants must be University of Alberta undergraduate students registered in at least one course for credit in the Fall and Winter semesters of the 2025/26 academic year. This position is open to all faculties, and all experience levels are welcome.APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONSApplications should include a resume and expression of interest (500 words) listing past experience and interest in the position. Please indicate in your expression of interest which committee(s) you are interested in applying for, and if you are interested in serving on one or multiple committees concurrently.Questions regarding the role's duties, qualifications, or time commitment can be directed to Governance Staff at governance@su.ualberta.ca. Selected candidates will be contacted by the Council Administration Committee.Below you will find information about all the UASU Students' Council committee which you may serve on as a Student-at-Large.ABOUT POLICY COMMITTEEPolicy Committee works to develop and refine policy stances for the UASU on a wide range of issues, based on research and stakeholder consultation. The committee makes recommendations to Students' Council on Students' Union political policies, which guide the advocacy efforts of the UASUs executives and Student Representative Associations (SRAs). The committee also receives reports from the Executive Committee on its policy activities and evaluates their effectiveness. The Standing Orders for this committee can be found . Experience in policy making is considered an asset. Two SAL positions exist on the Policy Committee.ABOUT FINANCE COMMITTEEThe Finance Committee is responsible for developing policy and disbursing grants from numerous funds including student group funds and the Access Fund. The committee also oversees the Students' Union awards program, recommends the annual operating budget of the Students' Union to Students' Council, as required by Students' Union legislation, and makes recommendations on alterations to the budget. The Standing Orders for this committee can be found . Experience in finance and knowledge of the Students Union are assets. Two SAL positions exist on the Finance Committee.ABOUT ABORIGINAL AND RELATIONS AND RECONCILIATION COMMITTEEUnlike other committee SAL positions, this position will be selected and adjudicated by the Indigenous Students' Union (ISU). The Standing Orders for this committee can be found . ARRC has a mandate to help guide the UASU's work toward reconciliation. An example of the work done by the committee can be found A sample agenda for an ARRC meeting can be foundApplicants must self identify as First Nations, Mxc3xa9tis, and/or Inuit. This position is open to all faculties, and all experience levels are welcome. Three SAL positions exist on the ARRC Committee.ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEEThe Sustainability Committee helps guide the UASU's sustainability practices in the areas of governance, operations, services, advocacy, and events. The Standing Orders for this committee can be found . Up to four SALs may serve on this committee.ABOUT STUDENTS UNION BUILDING (SUB) PLANNING COMMITTEE*Called the 'living room of campus,' the Students Union Building (SUB) is a hub of student activity and home to many of the UASUs businesses and services. Whether in need of a cup of coffee, a place to print your notes, or a place to study, SUB is the building that caters to the student experience. Members of this committee have a variety of responsibilities connected to how SUB meets student needs. The Standing Orders for this committee can be found . There is a total of three SAL positions on this committee. At least one of the students-at-large on this committee must be an Indigenous student, so First Nations, Mxc3xa9tis, and/or Inuit students are encouraged to apply. This position is open to all faculties, and all experience levels are welcome.ABOUT STUDENTS UNION BUILDING (SUB) ART COMMITTEE*The SUB Art Committee informs the selection and display of UASU-owned art in SUB. The Standing Orders for this committee can be found . Up to three SALs can serve on this committee.ABOUT HEALTH AND DENTAL PLAN COMMITTEE*Health and Dental Plan Committee (HDPC) expectations include but are not limited to:

• Offer strategic advice and support in the ongoing development and negotiations surrounding the Health and Dental Plan.
• Work in conjunction with the Health and Dental Plan provider, the Students Union management, the Vice President Student Life, and the Vice President Operations and Finance to appraise and disseminate messaging relating to the Health and Dental Plan.
• Appraise and review developments related to other student associations policies, procedures, and practices surrounding their Health and Dental Plans.
• Assist with the coordination of qualitative and quantitative student consultation to identify student needs and inform future recommendations to the Health and Dental Plan.
• Maintain an active awareness of the details and logistics surrounding the current Health and Dental Plan.
• Support the Students Union in resolving strategic and relevant concerns brought forward by constituency members.

Standing Orders for this committee can be found . Up to three SALs may serve on this committee, all of whom must also be opted into the Health and Dental Plan. Experience with analyzing and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data is considered an asset.ABOUT STUDENT GROUP COMMITTEESGC has a wide variety of functions related to student groups. The Standing Orders for this committee can be found and . This committee may be called upon to play a role in investigations and discuss confidential information. Committee members are expected to attend as many meetings as possible, and carefully review all meeting materials in advance so they can make informed decisions fairly and without bias. Up to four SALs may serve on this committee, with two SALs required to be current executive members of a student group registered and recognized by the UASU. If you are a current student group executive, please note this in your application.Applications will be accepted until March 24th, 2025 at 11:59 P.M.

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