Associate Vice President, University Affairs

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**: Associate Vice President, University Affairs
**Reports to**: Vice President, Academic & University Affairs
**Employee status**: Hourly Exempt, Appointed
**Length of term**: Until April 30, 2025
**Hours per week**: 20 hours per week
**Compensation**: $19.00 per hour
Position Purpose
The office of the AMS Vice President, Academic and University Affairs is responsible for a diverse portfolio that addresses student representation to the university as well as academic policy and university governance. The Associate Vice President, University Affairs will be involved in advocacy related to student university issues at UBC and will research, create reports, collect data, and more to achieve the advocacy goals of the VP, Academic and University Affairs Office.

**Responsibilities**:
Assist and advise the VP, Academic and University Affairs in carrying out their political and administrative duties, and other directives of AMS Council
Write and research policy, position, and briefing papers on issues related to affordability, campus planning, accessibility, career development, and/or other key issues in the portfolio
Sit on University-related UBC and AMS committees, and working groups as directed by the VP, Academic and University Affairs
Report on issues relating to University issues pertinent to the portfolio to the VP, Academic and University Affairs and to council
Help organize and direct long-term projects within the portfolio at the discretion of the VP, Academic and University Affairs
Work with the AVP Academic Affairs and Campaigns and Outreach Commissioner to achieve the goals and objectives of the portfolio
Attend meetings as a proxy for the VP, Academic and University Affairs as determined necessary
Works with the AMS mission statement and values to operate a successful department
Other duties as required by the VP, Academic and University Affairs
Qualifications and Experience
Must be a currently registered student at UBC Vancouver or one of its affiliated colleges
Past experience in policy development, research, and/or planning is an asset
Past experience or familiarity with UBC offices such as the Centre for Accessibility, Career Centre, is an asset
Strong writing and research skills is required
Strong public speaking skills is an asset
Strong organizational skills is required
Strong interpersonal and communication skills is required
Interest in pursuing AMS university initiatives and lobbying priorities is required
Current or past student member of the UBC Vancouver Senate is an asset
Knowledge of university issues at UBC is an asset
**To Apply**:
Please submit a resume and cover letter.
**Application deadline**: 11:59pm February 28, 2025
At the AMS, we believe that a diverse workforce enriches our organization and we value individual life experiences, knowledge and self-expression that different people bring. We actively seek to create an environment where all employees, regardless of their background, race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristics, feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best.