Strategy and Governance Lead

2 months ago


Vancouver, Canada Alma Mater Society of UBC Vancouver Full time

The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is the University of British Columbia’s (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**: Strategy and Governance Lead
**Reports to**: AMS President
**Supervises**: Referendum Coordinators
**Employee status**: Hourly Exempt, Appointed
**Length of term**: May 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025
**Hours per week**: May 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024: 15 hours per week
**October 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025**: 10 hours per week
**Compensation**: $19.00 per hour

Position Purpose

Reporting to the President, the Strategy and Governance Lead is responsible for assisting and advising the President on matters of strategy, policy, governance, and other relevant areas. This position is responsible for assisting the President and the rest of the Executive team on strategic projects that improve the AMS as an organization. In addition, the position is responsible for supporting the President in liaising with AMS Council including answering questions from Councilors, assisting Committees with business, and creating presentations/briefs for Council. The Strategy and Governance Lead also plays a key role in running referendums for AMS Council.

Applicants for this position should be passionate about leadership, strategy, and general organizational/political/corporate governance. This position plays a key advisory role to the AMS President and can expect to work closely with the President on a large scope of items.

**Responsibilities**:

- Coordinate strategic projects for the President and Executive Committee
- Advise the President on both operational and strategic items
- Work with the President and the AMS Executive Committee on goal setting, policy initiatives, and strategic development
- Advise the President on strategic matters of crisis and public relations management
- Assist with the coordination and further development of strategic documents and plans
- Work with the AMS’s Clerk of Council and President to organize, engage, and improve AMS Council
- Support the work of AMS Committees to research, review, and create policies
- Undertake consultations with stakeholders on proposed projects
- Assist the President with coordination, administrative duties, and operations of AMS Council, Committees, and other governing bodies
- Compile reports and data-analytics based on research projects and mandates
- Assist the President and AMS Council in running a successful referendum campaign
- Assist with the Implementation of AMS’s Strategic Plan
- Uphold the AMS’s mission, values, constitution, and Strategic Plan
- Administrative and other duties as required by the President

Qualifications and Experience
- Must be a currently registered student at UBC Vancouver or one of its affiliated colleges
- Organized, punctual, and detail-oriented.
- Is well equipped to work in an advisory capacity on matters of student affairs.
- Is passionate about the success of student led organizations.
- Interested in understanding policy development and implementation of policies
- Must have a keen interest and experience in research.
- Experienced with project management
- Proven track record of showing initiative
- Able to work both in a team and individually
- Experience leading a team on project development is an asset
- Experience with strategic development is an asset

**To Apply**:
Please submit your resume and cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

**Application Deadline**: 11:59pm Sunday, April 14.



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