Exceptional Leadership ExperienceAs a Director of the Simon Fraser Student Society, you will spend a year as a leader of a multi-million dollar non-profit organization with over 20,000 members. The opportunities to apply your experience and knowledge to critical real-world projects are only limited by your imagination and available time. The position is ideal for disciplined, teamwork-oriented, self-directed learners with a strong desire to serve their fellow students and the university community. This experience goes far beyond the challenge and responsibility of the average Co-op job. If you want an impressive leadership credential on your CV, student society leadership is for you. There is no hiring process - to become a director, you must be elected by your peers. Submit a nomination form to the SFSS Independent Electoral Commission between February 8 and March 1, 2010, and your adventure in student leadership begins! For complete details on the election please see http://elections.sfss.ca. Job DescriptionThe Board members’ primary concerns are maintaining the basic operations of the SFSS as a non-profit, organizing services, and advocating for SFSS members. This is outlined in the SFSS Constitution. You can choose to run for an Executive or Faculty/At-Large position on the Board. Executive OfficersThe executive committee is largely responsible for directing day-to-day operations of the society and its staff, making informed business decisions and leading any coordinated efforts at planning that might take place. Each executive member has distinct responsibilities. Executive members attend weekly exec meetings, bi-weekly board meetings, monthly meetings of Forum and also several meetings of standing committees. Executive members must work a minimum of 120 hours per month, or an average minimum of 30 hours per week, and may receive a stipend of up to $1,750 per month. Faculty / At-Large RepresentativesFaculty and At-Large directors tend to focus on supporting departmental social events and advocacy related to faculty-specific issues. They have an important role to play by balancing executive input at the standing committees of the SFSS. While executive members may focus more on the business priorities of the SFSS, FARM members tend to represent the needs and issues of “the average student”. FARM members attend all meetings of Board and Forum, and must participate in at least two standing committees. FARM members must work at least 40 hours per month, or an average minimum of 10 hours per week; they may receive a stipend of $585 to $725 per month. Discover Your Leadership PotentialExtensive training and orientation on finances, organizing, and meeting skills is provided on the job. Board members have a team of experienced professional staff to provide resources and support to their projects and meetings. Student leaders have the support to challenge themselves and learn new skills through hands-on experience.
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