The Director of Student Advocacy seeks to advocate for student voices and experience by gathering student feedback and implementing plans of action.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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To get involved in existing student events and envelop themselves in the student experience to the best of their ability.
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To fully assess and understand the student experience and collect student voices in order to amplify a general student opinion.
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To bring student opinions to the Student Council and develop, in coordination with council members, a precise action plan to advocate the student situation to the institution and its affiliates.
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To continually evaluate the development and implementation of advocacy by gathering student feedback.
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To ensure that all advocacy is conducted in a primarily interpersonal manner and from an interpersonal motive.
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To collaborate and meet regularly with Derek Cook or whichever faculty member is responsible for instructing Community Development at Ambrose University.
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To ensure, on behalf of and with the President, that all advocacy work done by the Ambrose Student Council communicates solely the position of students to the institution.
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To sit on the GFCEDIA and Truth and Reconciliation Committees as a voting delegate, as well as serve on the Multicultural Development Committee.
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To plan and implement ad hoc events as the council member may deem them beneficial.
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To attend the Fall and Winter Student Leadership Retreats.
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To attend ASC meetings as outlined in the job contract.
Reporting Relationships:
Reports to: ASC President
Job Standards and Requirements:
- Minimum CGPA of 2.00
- Be enrolled in a minimum of three (3) credit hours at Ambrose per semester.
- Any previous involvement in initiatives, advocacy, or committees will be considered an asset.
Traits & Attitudes:
Compassionate, organized, well-spoken, well-respected in the Ambrose Community.
Effective Date: Thursday May 1, 2025
Compensation: Determined by Constitution (3.0% of SA Fees)
Job Category: Ambrose Student Council (ASC), Director and Administrative
Location: Ambrose University
Application Deadline: March 12, 2025
Application Instructions: Please note that shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a criminal record and vulnerable sector check. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.