The GSA regularly offers a number of opportunities both within and outside of our organization. These can include paid positions as well as volunteering positions and scholarships. This page is dedicated to sharing these opportunities and relevant details with any interested members of our community.
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Employment Opportunities
SERVICES MANAGER
Type of Position: Permanent (part-time)
Salary/Hourly Rate: $23.77 per hour, 15 hours per week
Description/Scope:
The Services Manager is responsible for organizing social functions, trips and cultural events and coordinating such events with the Student Life Committee. This position is further responsible for all logistics concerned for student events, including shopping for needed items. The Services Manager acts as the primary booking agent for the GSA and its sub associations.
Work will be performed in-person at GSA House. All GSA Staff are part of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) 4512.
Responsibilities:
STUDENT SERVICES & EVENTS
- Maintains GSA on a day-to-day basis (includes ensuring the functioning of all GSA services and internal assets);
- Organizes social functions, trips, and cultural events and is responsible for any logistics needed to execute the event in question;
- Coordinates with the Student Life Committee for event organization;
- Acts as the primary booking agent for the GSA;
- Acts as the primary liaison between Concordia University services and the GSA;
- Supports student organizations in event planning with Concordia University;
- Responsible for managing and coordinating volunteers for the GSA;
- Aids in carrying out any other duties pertinent to student services as decided by the Executive team or Council.
Essential Skills:
- Excellent speaking and writing skills in English and French;
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
- Strong leadership and social skills;
- Strong people management skills;
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
- Ability to plan and execute large-scale events;
- General knowledge of Concordia University and GSA;
- Experience utilizing Google Workspace in a professional setting.
Requirements:
- Must be a currently enrolled graduate student at Concordia University;
- Must be authorized to work in Canada (valid SIN card required).
- Candidates chosen to be hired cannot be current GSA club executive or elected official;
Applications Must Include:
- Cover Letter & CV;
- Unofficial Transcripts (as Proof of Enrolment).
How to Apply:
Fill out the Google Form in the button below and upload your Cover letter, CV and proof of enrolment in a single PDF file.
Application deadline is January 20th, 2025, 11:59 PM EDT. Interviews will be held in-person at GSA House.
FUNDING AND FACULTY MANAGER
Type of Position: Permanent (part-time)
Salary/Hourly Rate: $23.77 per hour, 10 hours per week
Description/Scope:
The Faculty Manager acts as the primary contact person for all GSA sub-associations and departmental/faculty association executives and members. They are responsible for maintaining a strong relationship between the GSA and its sub-associations by creating regular newsletters for our student groups, creating clear on-boarding information for incoming sub-association executive teams, and organizing an annual caucus for these groups.
They are also responsible for ensuring the proper application of the GSA’s Funding and Allocation Policies and provide guidance on such policies when needed. Work will be performed in-person at GSA House. All GSA Staff are part of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) 4512.
Responsibilities:
- Acts as the primary contact person for the GSA’s departmental and faculty associations (executives & members);
- Acts as the primary contact person for all of the GSA’s sub-associations;
- Oversees the application of the GSA’s Allocation & Funding policies;
- Maintains the existing comprehensive database of contact information of all departmental and faculty association executives;
- Prepares the monthly newsletter for departmental and faculty associations;
- Discerns the needs of associations as they arise and relay to the GSA’s VP Internal in order to meet said needs;
- Liaises with the Services Manager regarding association events being organized;
- Liaises with the Communications & Outreach Manager regarding campaigns being organized;
- Develops and maintains guidebook to orient new departmental executives to Concordia;
- Researches different democratic mechanisms for departments and faculty groups to interact and communicate with one another (i.e.: caucus of departmental representatives);
- Advises GSA Executives and/or Council on GSA policies.
Essential Skills
- Excellent speaking and writing skills in English and conversational French;
- Experience utilizing Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets;
- Experience utilizing Google Workspace in a professional setting;
- Strong understanding of Financial Statements;
- Experience with budget allocation;
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
- Strong leadership and social skills;
- Ability to prioritize and answer inquiries quickly;
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
- Ability to plan large-scale events;
- Excellent at conveying concise information in a timely manner;
- General knowledge of Concordia University and GSA;
Requirements:
- Must be a currently enrolled graduate student at Concordia University;
- Must be authorized to work in Canada (valid SIN card required).
- Candidates chosen to be hired cannot be current GSA club executive or elected official;
Applications Must Include:
- Cover Letter & CV;
- Unofficial Transcripts (as Proof of Enrolment).
How to Apply:
Fill out the Google Form in the button below and upload your Cover letter, CV and proof of enrolment in a single PDF file.
Application deadline is January 20th, 2025, 11:59 PM EDT. Interviews will be held in-person at GSA House.
Volunteering Opportunities
The GSA is looking for a Graduate Student from the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science to serve on the renewal committee of the Dean, as per the provisions of Section 15 of BD-17 : POLICY ON EMPLOYMENT AND REMUNERATION OF THE ACADEMIC DEANS AND THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN.
- Be a current graduate student in the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science, with strong academic standing and demonstrated leadership.
- Demonstrate active participation in committee meetings, review and evaluation of the Dean’s performance, and representation of graduate student perspectives.
Check out our fee-levy groups to see if they’re looking for new volunteers for more opportunities!
External Academic Bursaries & Scholarships
Storwell is offering an annual bursary of $2,000 in support of foster children to help them attend post-secondary schools and to offer a hand up as they make their way forward in life. The award is non-renewable, but candidates are welcome to apply for it once a year.
The successful candidate is an active member of their community, has excellent grades and displays financial need.
Eligibility:
- Applicant must have been a foster child with either CCAS or CAS or similar official Canadian foster care program and agrees to having the above organization verify the same;
- Will be enrolled as a full-time student at a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada as of Sept 2022;
- Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident;
- Applicant must be 24 years of age or less at the time of application;
- Winner agrees to having his/her name, photo and post secondary institution displayed on our website.