Associate Vice President, Funds - Vancouver, Canada - Alma Mater Society of UBC Vancouver

Alma Mater Society of UBC Vancouver

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Description

The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is the University of British Columbia's (UBC) student society, and works to improve the academic, social and personal lives of the 56,000 UBC students at its Vancouver campus.

The AMS also runs nine food and beverage outlets, a catering and conference operation, and the AMS Student Nest, providing on-campus employment opportunities and generating revenue that goes directly back into supporting the students at UBC.

Position title:
Associate Vice President, Funds

Reports to:
Vice President, Finance

Supervises:
Funds and Grants Administrator

Employee status:
Hourly Exempt, Appointed

Length of term:
May - April 30 (1 year)

Hours per week: 20

Compensation:
Tier 4 - $18.00 per hour.

Position Purpose

The office of the AMS Vice President, Finance is responsible for all financial matters of the organization, including all AMS clubs and constituencies.

The position of the Associate Vice President (AVP), Funds will demand a multi-talented individual with diverse experiences who will act as project enabler and advisor to the Vice President (VP), Finance.

This position will be involved with several important projects and initiatives in the portfolio

The Associate Vice President (AVP), Funds will assist the VP, Finance in overseeing projects within the portfolio, tracking spending, and/or preparing communication materials from the portfolio.

The AVP, Funds may also attend meetings on behalf of the VP, Finance, and liaise with AMS committees.

This position will also aid the VP Finance to oversee all AMS funds and supervise all funds student positions in the AMS.

Responsibilities:

Assist and advise the VP, Finance in carrying out their political and administrative duties, and other directives of AMS Council
Manage the Subsidies, Optin, and Optout process for AMS subsidies, AMS fees, and the AMS/GSS Health and Dental Plan
Work with the Finance Committee, Funds and Grants subcommittee and the Sustainability Subcommittee to achieve the goals and objectives of the portfolio
Sit on AMS committees and working groups as directed by the VP, Finance
Attend meetings as a proxy for the VP, Finance as determined necessary
Help organize and direct special events and/or longterm projects within the portfolio or at the discretion of the VP, Finance
Troubleshoot any financial issues brought by AMS feereceiving groups
Coordinate communication between the VP Finance Office and AMS feereceiving groups
Review the balance of all of AMS funds and reserves
Gather financial reports from all AMS Fee receiving groups
Approve allocation of AMS Student directed funds
Work with the VP Finance on reports regarding AMS Funds and Fees
Coordinate AMS Insurance Waivers
Works with the AMS mission statement and values to operate a successful department
Supervise Funds and Grants Administrator
Other duties as required

Qualifications and Experience

Must be a currently registered student at UBC Vancouver or one of its affiliated colleges
Strong writing skills
Strong organizational skills
Professional conduct
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Interest in the Financial goals of the AMS and its business units
Event organization and preparation
Knowledge of issues at UBC is useful but not required
Above average in both writing and computer skills

To Apply:

Please submit a resume and cover letter.

Application deadline: 11:59pm Sunday, April 23.