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.

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Comptant plus de 20,000 membres, le rôle de l’AÉUM a été de représenter les étudiants de premier cycle et de leur offrir des services depuis l’année 1908. 

The Black Affairs Committee will confront historical and ongoing inequities at the University

through institutional advocacy on governance and policy, and active engagement and public

education, in a manner consistent with the Society’s relevant policies.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Attend the meetings of the Black Affairs Committee

2. Foster an understanding of Black equity as an active process through which individuals, institutions and cultures recognize historical and current bias and oppression;

3. Deconstruct this bias and oppression;

4. Take proactive steps to challenge the actions, attitudes and assumptions that contribute to these systems;

5. Advise the SSMU, its Governing Bodies, and Staff on issues pertaining to Black students;

6. Advocate for and advance matters concerning Black students on campus by:

   1. Connecting and facilitating cooperation between the Society, all members of the Black Affairs Working Group including, but not limited to, the Black Students’ Network (BSN), the Caribbean Students Society (CSS), the McGill African Students Society (MASS), and the Black Law Students’ Association (BLSA);

   2. Soliciting student feedback regarding the Society’s role in improving Black student life at McGill;

   3. Monitoring the Society’s compliance with its Policies and Plans as related to Black Affairs; 

   4. Identifying and making policy and institutional recommendations to address broader issues affecting Black communities on campus, in the Montreal community, and in Canada.

7. Identify and provide guidance to address Black student issues within SSMU, on campus, and in the greater Montreal community;

8. Review and make recommendations to the Black Affairs Committee’s terms of reference at the end of the year.

1. Must be a Member of the Society;

2. Experience in organizing an asset;

      3. Experience with several clubs, events and projects on campus.

• Volunteer Position
• Position term: September 30, 2021 to April 30, 2022
• Application closes October 14, 2021, 11:59PM

At the SSMU, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where everyone feels valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. If you require accommodation(s) for the recruitment/interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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A l’AÉUM, nous sommes engagés à promouvoir un environnement inclusif et accessible où
tout le monde se sent estimé, respecté et supporté. Nous sommes attachés à construire une
équipe dont les effectifs témoignent de la diversité de notre communauté. Si vous avez
besoin d’aménagements au cours du processus de recrutement ou d’entrevue, s’il vous plait,
faites-le nous savoir et nous travaillerons avec vous afin de répondre à vos besoins.