Judicial Committee Member 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, Analytical Thinking, Planning, Prioritization, Execution

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. This is a volunteer honoraria position. Judicial Committee Member 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. Members of the Judicial Committee are expected to uphold the pillars of the judicial branch of the AMS: peer-led, non-adversarial, complaint-driven, restorative justice and procedural fairness; and ensure sanctions are both educational and restorative in nature. The AMS Judicial Committee administrative reports to the Secretariat but is otherwise independent from the AMS in its decision making. This position is not open to applicants in First Year. 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 JOB DUTIES Uphold a strict and high standard of confidentiality and privacy relating to all judicial proceedings. Attend all training sessions to become familiar with the department and adhere to the general operations of the department Attend all judicial committee hearings, and participate in the deliberation process while following established rules and procedures Voluntarily excuse oneself from any hearing where there may be an actual or perceived bias after consultation with the Judicial Committee Chair and Secretariat. Vote on any issues brought to the attention of the Judicial Committee 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 for all 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 Interactions with employees, 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 Member adjudicates cases regarding non-academic misconduct, policy infringements, and election disputes. They are responsible for participating in deliberations and ensuring sanctions are educational and restorative.