Student Rights Researcher and Advocacy Commissioner

2 weeks ago


Montreal, Quebec, Canada Students' Society of McGill University Full time

Company Description
L'Association Étudiante de l'Université de McGill est présentement en période d'embauches.

Avec plus de 20,000 membres, l'AÉUM a pour rôle de représenter les étudiants et de leur offrir des services depuis 1908.

The Student's Society of McGill University (SSMU) is currently hiring. With over 20,000 members, SSMU's role is to represent students and to offer services since 1908.


The Student Rights Researcher and Advocacy Commissioner (SRRAC) will support student advocacy initiatives by coordinating research and campaign development in the University Affairs portfolio, specifically around assessment, accommodation, and academic rights.

They will be tasked with researching comparative academic accommodations and assessment policies across institutions of higher learning. They will also coordinate the bi-annual SSMU Know Your Rights campaign.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead research on best practices in University assessment and accommodations and produce a detailed report;
  • Assist with inperson and online student consultation on assessment and accommodation at McGill University
  • Oversee the biannual Know Your Rights campaign.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
online advertisement, updating website with new content, tabling, and in class announcements;

  • Maintain resources for use by student representatives and studentsatlarge, including via the Student Rights and University Affairs websites and oversee the dissemination of these resources;
  • Oversee contract research projects under the University Affairs portfolio, as required;

Qualifications

  • Strong experience in research, reportwriting, campaign organizing and/or policy development;
  • Interest in student advocacy, representation, and awarenessbuilding;
  • Knowledge of both SSMU and McGill's governance structure;
  • Good organizational and planning skills;
  • Good communication skills in English; French is an asset.

Additional Information

  • Paid position: $16.59
  • Hours: On average 6 hours per week;
  • Contract: till May 31st, 2025;

CONFIDENTIALITY:


It is understood and agreed that all matters to the SSMU and those clubs association or groups forming part of the SSMU are to be kept in the strictest of confidence, and nothing regarding the operations, policies and general activities of the SSMU or its constituent groups shall be divulged to any third party without the express consent of the General Manager and/or the Executive Committee of the SSMU.



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