Governance Coordinator

  • Full-time

Company Description

The Students' 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. 

Job Description

Summary

Under the direction of the Governance Manager, the Governance Coordinator will be responsible for research, coordination of training and meetings, content creation and project management.

Main Responsibilities 

  1. Writing debriefs and updates from governance meetings;
  2. Assist the SSMU Committees with training, coordinating meetings and membership review;
  3. Consult and advise on governance-related items for the SSMU student groups and faculty/student associations at the University;
  4. Assist with content creation and development for the SSMU website and social media;
  5. Research elections, advocacy and student engagement strategies;
  6. Transcribe meeting minutes as required;
  7. Support content review and updates of the governing bodies’ pages on the SSMU website;
  8. Assist with content creation and articles for the internal intranet website.

Qualifications

  1. Strong communication skills both in English and French;
  2. Advanced writing skills, particularly in minute transcription and debriefs.
  3. Knowledge of student governance and student association politics;
  4. Knowledge of the SSMU and McGill University, an asset;
  5. Active interest in social media content development and promotional strategies, an asset;
  6. Good working knowledge of computer software: G-Suite, Microsoft Office, Zoom, Canva and Adobe;
  7. Diligence and impartiality in execution of duties;
  8. Ability to work independently and in a team environment; 
  9. Ability to maintain confidentiality pertaining to sensitive information.

Additional Information

  • Full-time (35 hours/week)
  • Flexible hours and possibility of 4-day work week 
  • Benefits package
  • Salary: $41,500-$43,500
  • Position term: Permanent
  • Application closes February 13, 2022, 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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À 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.