Chair meetings of standing or ad-hoc committees on a regular basis
Inform committee members of their responsibilities on the committee
Inform committee members of meeting time, location, and where to find relevant information
Report to the SRA and the Vice-President (Education) with regards to committee work
Assist other MSU staffers as necessary in areas relevant to the Provincial & Federal Affairs portfolio
Ensure minutes and meeting records are taken and submitted to the Administrative Assistants within two weeks of meetings
Notify, in writing, members who are within one meeting of losing their committee seat
Coordinate with the Advocacy Coordinator to obtain resources from internal and external vendors for projects and campaigns
Prepare a detailed year-plan submission for the SRA with regards to committee work
Maintain strong communication channels with the Vice-President (Education), the Education Department, and other relevant campus and community stakeholders
Attend weekly Education Department meetings as set by the Vice-President (Education)

Knowledgeable in scope and focus of the Standing Committee
Knowledgeable of parliamentary procedure, MSU Constitution, Bylaws, and Policies
Understanding of the MSU legislative process and the complexities of policy creation
Strong research and critical thinking skills
Ability to make reasoned and impartial decisions
Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly and to moderate debate
Ability to effectively chair meetings
Strategic planning abilities
Ability to carry out research projects from start to finish
Ability to work both independently and in a team

Associate Vice-President, University Affairs

Key skills