Executive of Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
Sheridan Student Union Inc. represents all fee-paying students at Sheridan College. Our mission is to create an exceptional student experience through student-focused programs, services, and advocacy. Our vision is to empower our student community to succeed in a changing world. This is achieved through participation as an active member of the Sheridan community, facilitating opportunities for student leadership, and the creation of strategic partnerships to improve the quality of life on campus. For more information, visit www.thessu.ca.
General Responsibilities
All Roles
As a member of the SSU Executive Team, you will be an advocate on behalf of the entire Sheridan Community across all campuses, demographics, and programs. Your role is to be a top student leader, representing the interests of the students through informed feedback and observation. As the Executive team member of a specific area, you will be working under the SSU Director, Student Executive Team to create opportunities, initiatives, and further the organizational goals and priorities related to your specific position. These initiatives and opportunities will be cross-campus and will require collaboration and coordination with the other Executive members to ensure you are serving the entire Sheridan community.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Providing clerical support for EDI initiatives, including data collection, event organization, all while promoting a culture of inclusion and understanding.
Qualifications
A successful candidate will have:
- Excellent verbal, and written communication skills;
- Confidence in public speaking to groups of students and while hosting events;
- An ability to conduct themselves in a professional manner;
- A flexible schedule to be able to work a variety of hours during regular business hours (between 8am and 6pm);
- A positive and respectful attitude;
- A strong, creative mind to create new and innovative campus initiatives;
- Familiarity and aptitude with popular social media platforms;
- A self-motivated work-ethic with the ability to work independently and in a team environment; and
- The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with honesty and integrity
Specific Duties Include
All Roles
- Attend staff meetings, planning committees, and collaborate with the college, as required;
- Create monthly reports and recaps of projects and initiatives to be presented to the SSU Board of Directors;
- Create initiatives to support the SSU organizational goals and priorities, while raising awareness and providing support for services and issues that students encounter;
- Assist other Executives with their initiatives and projects to ensure all campuses are being considered and represented equitably;
- Represent your respective campus, as needed, while recognizing the Director, Student Executive Team as the primary spokesperson of Sheridan Student Union Inc.;
- Collect feedback and analyze student trends to provide guidance for the organization’s goals and priorities;
- Hold the responsibility of being a signing officer for the corporation, as needed;
- Help develop, review and maintain a yearly budget for the Executive Team;
- Attend retreats, events, and conferences as authorized by the Director, Student Executive Team;
- Other duties as assigned by the Director, Student Executive Team
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
- Prepare reports, presentations, and other materials related to EDI initiatives;
- Assist with the organization of EDI events, workshops, and training sessions;
- Collect and analyze data related to EDI initiatives, such as employee demographics, diversity representation, and feedback from surveys;
- Promote EDI initiatives and resources within the organization.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure that EDI principles are integrated into organizational practices.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding and commitment to EDI principles and practices.
- Act as a role model for inclusive behavior and practices.
- Stay informed about current trends and best practices in EDI.
If you’re interested in this opportunity, please submit your application online at: www.thessu.ca/jobs.
The Sheridan Student Union is dedicated to employment equity and encourages applications from people of all genders, persons with disabilities, racial/visible minorities, and Indigenous peoples. The SSU is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
To request any accommodations you may require in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact Human Resources by emailing sawssan.matar@sheridancollege.ca.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please no phone calls.
Other details
- Pay Type Hourly
- Hiring Rate $21.00
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