Speaker of Assembly 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, Professionalism, 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. Job Summary The AMS Assembly is the highest legislative body of undergraduate students at Queen’s University and includes a forum of all elected leaders from faculty societies. The Speaker of Assembly chairs all meetings of Assembly, and ensures that members adhere to the pre-established rules of order. Hiring: Please note that this position is hired in accordance with the procedures outlined in the AMS Assembly Policy. All written responses will be included in a package that is made publicly available to Assembly in September. Candidates will be invited to speak to the assembly about why they want to have this role. Assembly will elect the Speaker based on the in-person presentation and written responses. There will be no interviews for this position. Deputy Speaker: the AMS Assembly will elect two students; one as a speaker and one as a deputy speaker. The Deputy Speaker will be expected to assume the roles of the speaker when the speaker is not available. The Deputy Speaker will chair at least one assembly session per term. Job Competencies Communication Organization Ownership Attention to Detail Cultural Sensitivity Problem Solving Professionalism JOB DUTIES Attend all training sessions to become familiar with the assembly policy and AMS Constitution Chair all meetings of assembly, and enforce the Assembly Rules of order Report directly to the Chief Governance Officer and be available for a brief 30 minutes before the start of assembly Participate in feedback discussions to assess risk, and devise a strategy to ensure the AMS assembly remains a welcome and safe space for all 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 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 required JOB REQUIREMENTS The successful candidate may assume the role of the Speaker immediately upon being elected by Assembly Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization and execution skills WORK CONDITIONS Interactions with employees, management, and the Queen’s community 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 Speaker chairs all AMS Assembly meetings and ensures members adhere to established rules of order. They report to the Chief Governance Officer and work to maintain a safe, respectful environment for all members.