Now hiring: VP Advocacy and Undergraduate Student Affair
Vice President Advocacy and Undergraduate Student Affairs - Make a Difference at MSVU!
Are you a senior student at MSVU, passionate about advocating for equity-denied groups and social justice issues? Do you have excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to think critically? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
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The Vice President Advocacy and Undergraduate Student Affairs is a part-time executive position, compensated with hourly wages at the Nova Scotia Minimum wage plus 24% ($18.85/hour) for 25 hours/week. This is a Summer Term appointment with a term starting immediately after appointment and continuing until the conclusion of the fall by-election.
As the Vice President Advocacy and Undergraduate Student Affairs, you will be responsible for providing 1:1 and collective advocacy on behalf of the student body, oversee the Pride Center, act as the Undergraduate Advocate for the Academic Appeals Support Program, oversee the Naloxone distribution program and represent students at the Canadian Federation of Students. You will also foster positive relationships with various on-campus student support units and community groups and promote a culture of academic integrity on campus.
This position requires you to be a MSVU student enrolled in at least 0.5 credits, one audit course, or a thesis in either Fall or Summer terms. and be a senior student entering their 3rd year or higher, in good standing with MSVU. You must also hold or be able to acquire Mental Health First Aid, Bystander Intervention training, site-lead specific Naloxone distribution and administration training, and Tri council ethics certification (TCPS 2 Core). Previous experience working in advocacy spaces or lived experience as a person from an equity-denied group is preferred.
If you are committed to the principles of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility, and strongly committed to addressing issues impacting equity-denied communities, we
encourage you to apply by sending your Cover Letter & CV to Students.Union@msvu.ca (AI-generated applications will not be accepted).
This is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of MSVU Students and we look forward to reviewing your application.