Job Title: Advocacy Coordinator
Term of Employment: May 2025 – April 2026
Expected Hours: Average of 15 hours/week (flexible)
Salary and Benefits: $13 260 ($17/hr)
Job Summary:
The Bishop’s University Students’ Representative Council (BUSRC) is seeking a passionate and dedicated Advocacy Coordinator. This role involves researching student concerns, developing position statements, preparing documents for various meetings, and advancing initiatives that promote student well-being.
The Advocacy Coordinator works under the supervision of the Director of Communications and Engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
Policy, Research & Position Statements
- Draft position statements on behalf of the BUSRC, ensuring they align with the priority areas established by the Board of Student Representatives (BSR).
- Investigate student concerns and broader post-secondary issues, ensuring positions taken by BUSRC are well-informed and evidence-based.
- Work with the BUSRC Board to develop policy proposals, advocacy campaigns, and formal recommendations.
- Monitor and respond to university policy changes that affect students.
Quebec Student Union & CASA Engagement
- Read relevant documents and prepare responses for Quebec Student Union caucuses and Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA) meetings.
- Assist in developing and reviewing position papers and advocacy strategies for these meetings.
- Represent BUSRC’s interests in these external student organizations.
Collaboration & Representation
- Work closely with student representatives, faculty, and university staff to push forward student-focused policies.
- Build relationships with external advocacy organizations to strengthen student representation at the local and national levels.
Administration & Reporting
- Track student concerns to identify recurring issues and areas for improvement.
- Prepare reports and updates for BUSRC executives and student government meetings.
- Assist in drafting formal recommendations, petitions, and advocacy letters.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Must be a full-time or part-time degree student at Bishop’s University, enrolled for 2025-26
- Must be in good academic standing and have security clearance from the University
- Must be present at Bishop’s University from September 2025 – April 30, 2026
- Solid understanding of student rights, academic policies, and university governance.
- Experience in advocacy, student leadership, research, or policy work is an asset.
- Excellent writing skills for drafting position statements, proposals, and policy briefs.
- Strong research and analytical abilities.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion and professionalism.
- Passion for social justice, equity, and student empowerment.
- French language skills.
Work Conditions:
- Part-time contract, averaging 15 hours per week, allowing for a great deal of flexibility for other spring/summer employment.
- The SRC will assist the successful candidate in securing other employment on campus for the spring and summer, if desired.
- Flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, based on event schedules.
- Fast-paced, student-focused work environment.
The SRC is strongly committed to equitable hiring practices; all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL Monday, March 3 AT 5 P.M.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and two references (to be contacted upon interview), by email to [email protected]
Please add your name AND job position in the subject of your application.
Only Microsoft Word or PDF files will be accepted.
For further information about the position, contact Enzo Evangelisti, Manager of Communications and Engagement at [email protected]