Job Title: Advocacy Coordinator
Position Type: Part-Time (an average of 15 hours per week)
Contract Duration: May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027
Reports To: Executive Director
Salary: $17.50 per hour
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 reports to the Executive Director.
Requirements:
- Must be a full-time or part-time degree student, in good academic standing, at Bishop’s University, enrolled for the 2026-27 academic year.
- Must be in good standing with Campus Security and the Vice-Principal of Student Affairs office
- Must be present at Bishop’s University from mid-August 2026 – April 30, 2027
- Must be willing to place their SRC duties above all other non-academic responsibilities.
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.
- Strategic reflection and planning on how to approach and address issues.
- Monitor and respond to university policy changes that affect students.
- Assist with the process for developing the next BUSRC strategic plan and ensuring student input into it
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 advance student-focused policies.
- Build relationships with external advocacy organizations to strengthen student representation at the local and national levels.
- Hold office hours for BSR members for support on projects and for students-at-large to answer questions and receive concerns.
Administration & Reporting
- Track student concerns to identify recurring issues and areas for improvement.
- Prepare reports and updates for BUSRC board members and meetings.
- Assist in drafting formal recommendations, petitions, and advocacy letters.
- Participate in the Advocacy Positions and Ownership Consultation Committees and take the minutes for them.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Strong 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.
The SRC is strongly committed to equitable hiring practices; all passionate and qualified and applicants are encouraged to apply.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL Monday, March 16 AT 5 P.M.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and two references (to be contacted upon interview), by email to SRCJOBS@ubishops.ca
Please add your name AND job position in the Subject of your application.
Only Microsoft Word or PDF files will be accepted.
We thank you in advance for your interest in the SRC. Only the most qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.