[Hiring] President's Commissioner @Dalhousie Student Union

Role Description

The President’s Commissioner is a role specific to providing administrative and logistical support to the President of the Dalhousie Student Union. The regular responsibilities of this role are to:

• Respond in a timely manner to emails that are forwarded to a shared inbox;
• Schedule meetings with individuals or groups, by request;
• Manage the President’s calendar to avoid scheduling conflicts and overscheduling;
• Schedule standing meetings with individuals or groups each academic term, by request;
• Distribute meeting packages and meeting minutes to committee members;
• Relay urgent emails to the correct individuals/group in the absence of the President;
• Complete follow up items after meetings, by request.

From time to time, you may also be asked to:

• Carry out routine tasks related to the President’s goal plans;
• Provide logistical and organizing support to events attended or hosted by the President.

Qualifications

• An ability to manage time effectively;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Reliable and formal communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills.

No prior experience required.

Requirements

During the first four weeks in the role, there will be short (~15mins) daily meetings with the President. These are meant to be meetings to carry out onboarding tasks, answer any questions related to your work, and build a strong working relationship with the President.

After the first four weeks, there will be synchronous meetings on the Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays of each week, to the same purpose.

Additionally, there will be monthly check-ins between you and the President to discuss how you can be further supported in your work and this can serve as an opportunity to share feedback.

Benefits

• Remote work arrangement;
• 5-10 hours per week;
• Remuneration: $18.05 / hr.

Company Description

The Dalhousie Student Union (“the Union”) is a democratic union that represents and organizes the 20,000+ students at Dalhousie University. The Union:

• Directs its advocacy priorities to fight for student interests;
• Supports and empowers student leaders to make change in their environment;
• Provides services and grants to support students in their academic and social lives.

The Union has a governance structure consisting of a Council of elected representatives from different University faculties and student communities, plus 4 executive officers that coordinate the execution of the Union’s responsibilities to students and its day-to-day operations.