Vpfo Commissioner - Halifax, Canada - Dalhousie Student Union

Dalhousie Student Union

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Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

About the Dalhousie Student Union (DSU): The DSU represents the collective voice of over 20,000 students in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

The DSU advocates for student rights, builds community on campus through events, supports over 300 societies, and provides focused services to foster a supportive and positive student experience.

Overview

As VPFO Commissioner, you will help the Vice-President, Finance and Operations in accomplishing their annual goals.

Additionally, you will generally support the mandate of the Finance and Operations portfolio by advocating for students' financial wellbeing, transparency, and accountability in the university's financial operations.

Characteristics

Thrives on a variety of projects demonstrates a passion for learning new things and enjoys a variety of work.
Enthusiasm and initiative.
Creative problemsolving skills.
Ability to work well with others.
Strong work ethic setting and achieving goals.
Dependable consistently following through.
Positive attitude creating a good environment.
Selfmotivated working effectively and independently.
Effective communicator understanding the benefits of clarity.

Duties:

Assist the Vice-President, Finance and Operations in the development of the DSU budget and financial plans.
Coordinate or provide support for campaigns connected to the DSU's position on financial aid, student fees, and other financial issues that impact students.
Support the Vice-President, Finance and Operations in ensuring the financial sustainability of the DSU and its services.
Operationally support and sit as a nonvoting member on committees chaired by the Vice President Finance and Operations Committee, in particular:
Ensure minutes and meeting records are taken and submitted for record keeping and the DSU website.
Book rooms and venues for meetings, focus groups, and other events as required.
Maintain contact lists for committee members.
Assist in the recruitment of committee members from a variety of sources within the
DSU Membership.
Support transition for the incoming VPFO Commissioner.
Maintain the Finance and Operations portfolio guide.
Be responsible to the Vice-President, Finance and Operations; and
Perform various duties relating to finance and operations affairs within the portfolio of the Vice-President, Finance and Operations, at the discretion of the Vice-President, Finance and Operations.

Success applicants will receive an honorarium of up to $500 per month for their work