Student Governance and Legislative Assistant

ABOUT THE STUDENTS’ UNION

• The University of Alberta Students’ Union (UASU) is the official student-run organization for
• undergraduates at the University of Alberta. We aim to improve the undergraduate student experience
• through the services, events and spaces that we provide. We also advocate on behalf of students within
• the university community, and to all levels of government.

ABOUT UASU GOVERNANCE

• The UASU’s Governance department supports various bodies, representatives and officers in their overall
• fulfillment and execution of governance activities for the UASU and related student representative entities.
• The department advises, educates, empowers and provides administrative support to the UASU
• executive and senior leadership, Students’ Council, various governance committees, the elections office,
• student representative associations, the members and officers of these governance groups,
• representative students-at-large, and other relevant entities.

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION

• The Student Governance and Legislative Assistant assists the Governance Department in providing a
• range of administrative and legislative support to Students’ Council and its committees.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in providing administrative support to Students’ Council and its standing and ad hoc

committees.

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating bylaws and policies relevant to the governance of the

Students' Union.

• Assist in bringing to life the vision of student leaders, particularly for the Bylaw Committee, Policy

Committee, and Council Administration Committee.

• Develop and update training materials for Students' Council members, including materials for

committee chairs and training on Roberts’ Rules of Order.

• Create updated versions of all Committee Manuals, ensuring they are clear, accurate, and

accessible.

• Play an active role in the development and implementation of First-Year Council.
• Assist with on-going maintenance of Governance records which include, but is not limited to,

• department documentation, Google Drive management, datasheet creation and other materials,
• as needed.

• Work collaboratively with the Governance Department to achieve specific goals and governance

milestones.

• Perform all duties with impartiality and with respect for the integrity of governance processes.
• Provide backup for other Governance Department positions, as assigned.
• Perform other work-related duties and projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled as a University of Alberta undergraduate student.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize between multiple responsibilities.
• Demonstrated interest in governance structures.
• Ability to interact effectively with colleagues, students, and the general public.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment.
• Ability to work in office and in a hybrid environment.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Familiarity with the operation of Apple products and Google applications.
• Previous work or volunteer experience in any University or UASU governance.
• Understanding of UASU governance structures and operations. Familiarity with Roberts’ Rules of Order is considered an assets.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Number of hours worked per week may vary, with 15 hours per week expected
• Willingness and ability to work varying hours as needed and based on class schedule, including

some evenings and weekends

• Work is primarily in-person on the University of Alberta campus. Hybrid work may be possible to

• accommodate.
• Applications for this position will be accepted until Sunday, July 26th at 11:59 P.M.