Organization: University of Victoria Students’ Society
Location: Victoria, British Columbia
The UVSS is a values-driven not-for-profit organization – separate from UVic –
that runs campus events, engages in political advocacy and representation, and
provides a variety of resources for our 17,000 student members. The UVSS also
runs a successful social-enterprise that includes nine unique businesses that
employ approximately 200 staff. The UVSS is in search of an Executive Director
who embodies and champions the Society’s mission and who is committed to
advancing the interests and meeting the needs of UVic students.
JOB PURPOSE:
In accordance with the Society’s mission, vision and values, in addition to the
strategic direction set up by the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is
responsible for the successful and engaged leadership and management of the
Society, in cooperation with the General Manager.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
• Reports and is responsible to the Board of Directors through the Personnel
Committee.
• Provides leadership and Management of staff in General Office, Board of
Directors Staff, Information Booth, Accounting, Graphics Design Department and
affiliated organizations.
• Assumes overall administrative responsibility for the Society’s cost centres
and services.
• Management of the Society’s tenants, overseeing contract negotiation and
organizational issues.
Summary of Duties
• Strategic planning
• Collaborate with the General Manager to ensure that the social enterprise
(business units) support and promote the social mission of the non-profit
society
• Marketing planning and Communication strategies oversight of anything related
to the board and UVSS services.
• Proactively avoid legal issues when possible, communicate progress and make
recommendations regarding on-going legal actions
• Oversee cost centres and services including: general office, information
booth, Board communication staff, accounting, food bank, graphics, tenants and
affiliated organizations.
• Insurance and risk analysis
• SUB Management Plans
• Contract negotiations relating to cost centres and tenants
• Human resource management and administration including: HR policy
development, employee benefits and control of personnel files
• Board-Staff relations, in collaboration with the General Manager
• Legal, Privacy & Financial Compliance of UVSS
• Develop operational and financial policies, in collaboration with the General
Manager
• University Relations, in collaboration with the General Manager
For a detailed breakdown of the Executive Directors’ duties, expected personal
characteristics, and qualifications please go to: https://uvss.ca/job-description-executive-director/
COMPENSATION:
$72,000-$82,000 (dependent on education and experience) plus benefits.
JOB TYPE:
This is a full-time 3- to 6- year contract position.
TO APPLY:
Please submit resume and cover letter by Monday, July 27, 2015 at 12 pm (noon)
to Executive Director Hiring Committee at: alma@uvic.ca
In support of employment equity and in order to increase our relevancy and
diversity of skills, knowledge and experience, the UVSS strongly encourages
self-identified people of colour, people with disabilities, Indigenous, queer,
and transgendered people to apply. Preference may be given to qualified
applicants who self-identify as being from marginalized communities and groups
who face systemic barriers to employment. Applicants who wish to do so may
self-identify in their cover letter.
