Opportunities

Type of Position: Permanent (part-time)
Start Date: July 7th, 2025
Hours and Wage: 10 to 20 hours per week; $25.03/hour

Working in collaboration with the GSA’s Executives, notably the Vice-President Mobilization, as well as the Council of Directors, the Communications Manager & Outreach Coordinator is responsible for the GSA’s communications and mobilization/outreach activities. These include, but are not limited to, maintaining the GSA’s website and social media channels, producing newsletters, and other materials (flyers, posters, etc.) as required, as well as organizing and participating in mobilization/outreach activities such as class visits, flyering, and postering.

Responsibilities:

• Produces newsletters sent to the GSA membership (at least one per month, more if required);
• Maintains and updates the GSA’s website;
• Manages the GSA’s social media accounts;
• Produces physical and electronic media as required;
• Manages the GSA’s electronic archive;
• Produces a semesterly Outreach Plan;
• Organizes and participates in mobilization/outreach activities including, but not limited to, class visits, flyering, and postering;
• May assist the Vice-President Internal with the recruitment and interviewing of committee applicants and graduate student representatives to the University bodies;
• Monitors the performance of the GSA representatives and makes recommendations to the Vice-President Internal when necessary;
• Works with fee levy groups to support their mandates and GSA mandates;
• Supports the organization of General Assemblies;

Essential Requirements:

• Proven work experience in communications or a similar field;
• Excellent spoken and written English;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
• Proactive attitude;
• Strong problem-solving skills;
• Strong technological literacy;
• General knowledge of Concordia University and GSA;
• Must be a currently enrolled as a graduate student at Concordia University;
• Must be authorized to work in Canada (valid SIN required);
• Must be a GSA member at the time of hiring.

Assets:

• Working proficiency in French;
• Experience utilizing Google Workspace in a professional setting;
• Experience in managing social media channels;
• Experience with Mailchimp;
• Experience in web design, especially WordPress, is a major asset;
• Experience in graphic design.

Applications Must Include:

• A cover letter and CV;
• Unofficial Transcript (as Proof of Enrolment).

How to Apply:

To apply, please fill out the Google Form linked below. You will be required to upload the needed documents as a single PDF.

The application deadline is June 19th, 2025 at 11:59PM.

Notes:

• Applicants cannot hold an elected or appointed position in the GSA (Executive, Director, EJC member, etc.) or have held such a position in the last three (3) years;
• Open to All GSA members (internal candidates shall have preference as per the collective agreement);
• Interviews will be held on June 26th, June 27th, June 30th, and July 2nd;
• Work will be performed in-person at the GSA House (2030 Mackay)

Type de poste: Permanente (temps partiel)
Date de début: Le 7 juillet 2025
Nombre d`heures et salaire: Entre 10 et 20 heures par semaine; $25.03/heure

Travaillant en collaboration avec les membres du Comité exécutif de l’AÉÉCS, notamment le vice-président de la mobilisation, ainsi que le Conseil des directeurs, le Responsable des communications // Agente de liaison externe est chargé de gérer les communications et activités de mobilisation et sensibilisation de l’AÉÉCS. Ceci inclut, sans s’y limiter, au maintien du site web et des réseaux sociaux, la création des bulletins et d’autres matériaux promotionnels (dépliants, affiches, etc.) au besoin, ainsi qu’organiser et participer à des activités de mobilisation et sensibilisation, y compris les visites de classes, la distribution de dépliants et l’affichage.

Responsabilités:

• Créer des bulletins qui sont envoyés aux membres de l’AÉÉCS (au moins un par mois, plus au besoin);
• Maintenir et mettre à jour le site web de l’AÉÉCS;
• Gérer les réseaux sociaux de l’AÉÉCS;
• Produire des supports physiques et électroniques;
• Gérer les archives électroniques de l’AÉÉCS;
• Produire un plan de rayonnement chaque semestre;
• Organiser et participer à des activités de mobilisation et sensibilisation, y compris, mais sans s’y limiter aux visites de classes, la distribution de dépliants et l’affichage;
• Aider le Vice-Président Interne avec le recrutement et l’entretien des candidats pour les comités internes et les représentants auprès des instances universitaires;
• Surveiller la performance des représentants de l’AÉÉCS et faire des recommandations au Vice-Président Interne quand nécessaire;
• Travailler à soutenir les mandats de l’AÉÉCS et des organismes bénéficiants des cotisations de ses membres;
• Soutien lòrganisation de l’Assemblée générale

Exigences essentielles

• Expérience démontrée en communications ou dans un champ similaire;
• Un anglais parlé et écrit excellent;
• Fortes compétences organisationnelles et souci du détail;
• Capacité à travailler indépendamment et en équipe;
• Attitude proactive;
• Fortes compétences en résolution de problèmes;
• Fortes connaissances technologiques;
• Connaissances générales de l’université Concordia et de l’AÉÉCS;
• Doit être actuellement enregistré comme étudiant.e de cycle supérieur à Concordia;
• Doit être autorisé pour travailler au Canada (NAS valide obligatoire);
• Doit être un membre de l’AÉÉCS au moment de l’embauche.

Atouts

• Une connaissance pratique du français;
• Expérience avec Google Workspace dans un cadre professionnel;
• Expérience en gérant des réseaux sociaux;
• Expérience avec Mailchimp;
• Expérience en web design, surtout WordPress, est un atout important;
• Expérience en design graphique;

Candidatures doivent inclure:

• Une lettre de présentation et CV;
• Relevé de notes non officiel (comme preuve d’enregistrement).

Comment postulez:
Pour postuler, veuillez compléter le formulaire Google lié ci-dessous. Vous devez charger les documents nécessaires comme un seul PDF.

La date limite est le 19 juin 2025 à 23h59.

Notes

• Les candidats ne peuvent pas occuper un poste élu ou nommé (exécutif, directeur, membre du comité de surveillance des élections, etc.) dans l’AÉÉCS ou avoir occupé un tel poste dans les trois (3) dernières années;
• Ouvert à tous les membres de l’AÉÉCS (la préférence est accordée aux candidats internes selon la convention collective);
• Les entrevues se tiennent le 26 juin, 27 juin, 30 juin et 2 juillet;
• Le travail sera effectué en personne au bureau de l’AÉÉCS (2030 Mackay)

The GSA is looking for graduate students to sit on the University’s Senate!

About the Senate:

The Senate deals with matters pertaining to the academic regulations and programs of the University. The Senate normally meets six times per academic year (three in each of the Fall and Winter semesters). You can read more about the Senate here.

About the Position:

Graduate student Senators are volunteers appointed by the Graduate Students’ Association for a one (1) year term (September to August) to advocate for graduate students’ interests in the Senate. Senators are expected to attend Senate meetings and participate in Senate committees (details regarding committees will be discussed during the interview process). They are also expected to attend meetings of the GSA’s Academic Cabinet, which occur roughly once per month at the call of the Vice-President Academic and Advocacy.

Eligibility Criteria:

Graduate student Senators must be registered in at least six (6) credits in the academic year in which they are to serve their term. They must be in good standing in their program or have successfully completed six (6) credits in the previous academic year. They can be a member of any faculty. Per the Concordia Bylaws, independent students are ineligible to be Senators.

Applicants with strong academic standing and demonstrated leadership are preferred. 

Applications open: June 6, 2025, 9:00 am.

Application deadline: June 13, 2025, 6:00 pm.

Interested applicants must complete this Google Form and upload a cover letter and resume. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by the GSA.

Please contact the Vice-President Academic and Advocacy at academic@gsaconcordia.ca with any questions.

The GSA is looking for graduate students to sit on the University’s Senate Standing Committees!

About Senate Standing Committees:

Senate standing committees consider questions referred to them by the Senate that fall under their respective mandates. Through their detailed consideration, they ensure that the Senate is well-informed in its debate and decision making processes. Senate standing committees meet throughout the academic year as required. You can read more about the Senate Standing Committees – including their specific mandates – here.

About the Position:

Senate standing committee members are volunteers appointed by the Graduate Students’ Association for a one (1) year term (September to August) to advocate for graduate students’ interests on their respective committees. Standing committee members are expected to attend committee meetings and may be required to attend some Senate meetings. They are also expected to attend meetings of the GSA’s Academic Cabinet, which occur roughly once per month at the call of the Vice-President Academic and Advocacy.

Available Positions:

• Academic Planning and Priorities Senate Committee (1 position)
• Academic Programs Senate Committee (1 position)
• Research Senate Committee (2 positions) 
• Library Senate Committee (1 position)

Eligibility Criteria: 

Graduate students appointed to a Senate standing committee must be registered in at least six (6) credits in the academic year in which they are to serve their term. They must be in good standing in their program or have successfully completed six (6) credits in the previous academic year. They can be a member of any faculty.

Applicants with strong academic standing and demonstrated leadership are preferred. 

Applications open: June 6, 2025, 9:00 am.

Application deadline: June 13, 2025. 6:00 pm.

Interested applicants must complete this Google Form and upload a cover letter and resume. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by the GSA.

Please contact the Vice-President Academic and Advocacy at academic@gsaconcordia.ca with any questions.

The GSA is looking for one (1) graduate student to sit on the University’s Board of Governors!

About the Board of Governors:

The Board of Governors is the senior governing body of the University and is responsible for establishing the legal and administrative framework for the University. The Board of Governors meets at least five (5) times per year. You can read more about the Board of Governors here.

About the Position:

The graduate student Governor is a volunteer appointed by the Graduate Students’ Association for a one (1) year term (September – August) to advocate for graduate students’ interests on the Board of Governors. The Governor is expected to attend all meetings of the Board of Governors and may be appointed to serve on one or more sub-committees. They are also expected to attend meetings of the GSA’s Academic Cabinet, which occur roughly once per month at the call of the Vice-President Academic and Advocacy.

Eligibility Criteria:

The graduate student Governor must be registered in at least six (6) credits in the academic year in which they are to serve their term. They must be in good standing in their program or have successfully completed six (6) credits in the previous academic year. They can be a member of any faculty.

Applicants with strong academic standing and demonstrated leadership are preferred. 

Applications open: June 6, 2025, 9:00 am.

Application deadline: June 13, 2025, 6:00 pm.

Interested applicants must complete this Google Form and upload a cover letter and resume. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by the GSA.

Please contact the Vice-President Academic and Advocacy at academic@gsaconcordia.ca with any questions.