uasu
Student Governance and Legislative Assistant
Edmonton, Alberta
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
LeadershipCommunication
About the role
- Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating bylaws and policies relevant to the governance of the Students' Union.
- Assist in bringing to life the vision of student leaders, particularly for the Bylaw Committee, Policy Committee, and Council Administration Committee.
- Play an active role in the development and implementation of First-Year Council.
Responsibilities
- The UASU's Governance department supports various bodies, representatives and officers in their overall fulfillment and execution of governance activities for the UASU and related student representative entities.
- The department advises, educates, empowers and provides administrative support to the UASU executive and senior leadership, Students' Council, various governance committees, the elections office, student representative associations, the members and officers of these governance groups, representative students-at-large, and other relevant entities.
- The Student Governance and Legislative Assistant assists the Governance Department in providing a range of administrative and legislative support to Students' Council and its committees.
- Assist in providing administrative support to Students' Council and its standing and ad hoc committees.
- Develop and update training materials for Students' Council members, including materials for committee chairs and training on Roberts' Rules of Order.
- Assist with on-going maintenance of Governance records which include, but is not limited to, department documentation, Google Drive management, datasheet creation and other materials, as needed.
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize between multiple responsibilities.
- Ability to interact effectively with colleagues, students, and the general public.
- Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment.
- Currently enrolled as a University of Alberta undergraduate student.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated interest in governance structures.
- Ability to work in office and in a hybrid environment.
- Understanding of UASU governance structures and operations. Familiarity with Roberts' Rules of Order is considered an assets.
Skills
- Familiarity with the operation of Apple products and Google applications.
- Previous work or volunteer experience in any University or UASU governance.
- Understanding of UASU governance structures and operations.
- Familiarity with Roberts' Rules of Order is considered an assets.
- Number of hours worked per week may vary, with 15 hours per week expected
- Willingness and ability to work varying hours as needed and based on class schedule, including some evenings and weekends
- Work is primarily in-person on the University of Alberta campus.
- Hybrid work may be possible to accommodate.
- Applications for this position will be accepted until Sunday, July 26th at 11:59 P.M.
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