Judicial Committee Chair at Alma Mater Society of Queen's University Inc.

Kingston, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Organization, Ownership, Attention To Detail, Cultural Sensitivity, Problem-Solving, Analytical Thinking, Planning, Prioritization, Execution, Mediation, Leadership

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is the oldest student association in Canada and has been a central student organization at Queen's since its founding in 1858. Today, the AMS acts as a service, advocacy, and governing body on behalf of all students enrolled in AMS-affiliated programs at Queen's University. The AMS is a not-for-profit entity created by the Society to ensure its continuing financial viability by overseeing the management of its services and associated financial affairs. It is bound by the By-laws and corporate philosophy of our Mission and Operating statements as set out in the AMS Constitution. In addition to providing wage-based service staff positions for students wanting employment, the AMS seeks to support the Society's broader objectives through the provisioning of a high quality, relevant range of student funded services, that provide a wide range of employment opportunities and meaningful out-of-classroom learning and skill acquisition experiences for students. JOB SUMMARY The AMS Judicial Committee is the ultimate adjudicating body of the Alma Mater Society and responsible for hearing cases related to: Level I Non-Academic Misconduct, Policy Infringement, Disputes on the ruling of the Speaker of Assembly, and Elections. The Judicial Committee Chair oversees and chairs all meetings of the Judicial Committee, to ensure that they follow duly established procedure. The Judicial Committee is a non-voting member of all hearings, and responsible for releasing a summary of the decision within 72 hours (about 3 days) of the hearing date. While the Judicial Committee Chair reports administratively to the Secretariat and Judicial Affairs Office, the AMS Judicial Committee remains independent from the AMS. The Judicial Committee Chair acts as an advisor to the Judicial Affairs Office where needed to ensure the pillars of the judicial branch are upheld. Applicants must be in their second year to apply. Preference will be given to students with experience in the judicial branch of the AMS. Job Competencies Communication Organization Ownership Attention to Detail Cultural Sensitivity Problem-Solving JOB DUTIES Uphold confidentiality and integrity of the non-academic misconduct system Participate in pan AMS hiring efforts Work with the Vice-Chair to summarize committee rationale, and release a decision on a timely manner Chair all hearings of the Judicial Committee, and ensure they follow policies and procedures of the AMS Act as a resource for, and mediate between the Judicial Affairs Office and the Alma Mater Society Uphold the pillars of the judicial branch: peer-led, non-adversarial, complaint driven, restorative justice and procedural fairness Attend all training sessions to become familiar with the department and adhere to the general operations of the department Monitor employee/volunteer performance to mitigate disciplinary action in accordance with established procedures and notify Head Manager of any issues that arise Ensure all customer complaints are addressed and handled professionally, leaving the customer with a positive resolution Assist with new employee training by positively reinforcing successful performance and giving respectful and encouraging coaching as needed Maintain a calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep the department operating to our level of standards, and to set a positive example for your team Oversee staff to ensure work is being performed according to established standards Ensure that employees adhere to all health and safety regulations, company policies, procedures and ethical standards Exhibit a working knowledge of service staff portfolios and oversee staff to ensure work is being performed according to established standards Respect and adhere to all company policies, procedures and ethical standards Maintain timely communication with your direct supervisor Attend and fully participate in all in person and virtual meetings Complete all assigned tasks efficiently and attentively Strive to foster a warm, comfortable and respectful atmosphere Always serve as a representative of the AMS and its mission statement Complete other job duties as assigned JOB REQUIREMENTS Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization and execution skills WORK CONDITIONS Interaction and collaboration with coworkers, management and the Queen’s community Long virtual or in-person hearings, which may be potentially at night The AMS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Responsibilities

The Judicial Committee Chair oversees and chairs all meetings of the AMS Judicial Committee to ensure adherence to established procedures. They are responsible for adjudicating cases related to misconduct, policy infringements, and elections while acting as a liaison between the Judicial Affairs Office and the Society.