The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is the oldest student association in Canada and has been a central student organization at Queen's since its founding in 1858. Today, the AMS acts as a service, advocacy, and governing body on behalf of all students enrolled in AMS-affiliated programs at Queen's University.

The AMS is a not-for-profit entity created by the Society to ensure its continuing financial viability by overseeing the management of its services and associated financial affairs. It is bound by the By-laws and corporate philosophy of our Mission and Operating statements as set out in the AMS Constitution.

In addition to providing wage-based service staff positions for students wanting employment, the AMS seeks to support the Society's broader objectives through the provisioning of a high quality, relevant range of student funded services, that provide a wide range of employment opportunities and meaningful out-of-classroom learning and skill acquisition experiences for students. Equity Assistant Manager

Reports To

Social Issues Commissioner

Job Summary The Equity Assistant Manager, under the direction of the Social Issues Commissioner, supports the creation of safer spaces for students, connects students with resources, and engages with and promotes social justice and human rights issues on campus. This is to be accomplished by working closely with campus and community groups and resources to facilitate education, create awareness, advocate for human rights and provide spaces where everyone feels welcome. Primarily, the Equity Assistant Manager will oversee the Racial, Ethnic, and Cultural Inclusion Coordinator, Marketing Deputy, and Collective Reflections Editor-In-Chief (and their team) and will have a focus on coordinating the commission’s events, educational initiatives, disbursement of grants/bursaries/awards, and other special projects.

Job Competencies

Cultural Sensitivity

Accountability

Attention to Detail

Communication





Problem Solving

Conflict Management

Time Management

Public Relations

Job Duties

- Support in the fulfillment of the Commission's mandate at the direction of the Commissioner, exercising day-to-day management authority over assigned portfolios.
- Reach out to clubs and groups on campus to build community and to see how they would like to be advocated for
- Create policy/advocacy points to highlight to the university on how we can be better address equity- and anti-oppression-related gaps
- Maintain consistent communication with all relevant stakeholders, responding to e-mails in a timely manner
- Supervise the Racial, Ethnic & Cultural Coordinator, the Marketing Deputy, the Collective Reflections portfolio, aligning their work with portfolio goals and the Commission's priorities.
- Create a timeline of projects for the year, with guidance from the Commissioner
- Maintain regular weekly office hours
- Support in cross-portfolio collaboration, and ensure deliverables are consistent with its approved scope, timeline, and budget.
- Coordinate activities with the Commissioner by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and delegating work accordingly
- Maintain a calm demeanor during periods of high stress, and ensure any issues are properly escalated, where appropriate
- Monitor volunteer and/or employee performance to mitigate disciplinary action in accordance with established procedures and notify Commissioner of any issues that arise
- Coordinate equity-related grants and awards through the full cycle: promotion, intake, review and adjudication,



disbursement, recipient follow-up, and year-end evaluation.
- Coordinate the Equity Caucus, including scheduling meetings, setting agendas, tracking action items, and following through on caucus priorities.
- Coordinate the planning, delivery, and evaluation of the Collective Reflections initiative alongside the Collective Reflections team.
- Coordinate the menstrual equity project across its full lifecycle: sourcing and distribution, campus rollout, budget tracking, and impact measurement.
- Help maintain the equity library and keep it accessible to students.
- Help coordinate education and programming broadly, including workshops, training materials, and educational resources for students and staff.
- Participate as an active member on hiring panels to keep the commission adequately staffed
- Ensure that all employees comply with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards
- Attend and fully participate in all in person and virtual meetings
- Complete other duties as assigned by the Social Issues Commissioner.

Job Requirements

- Ability to remain calm and poised in urgent situations
- Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills
- Demonstrated time management skills
- Ability to identify measures of performance and actions needed to improve or correct performance
- Ability to supervise and motivate a team to achieve and exceed their goals
- Ability to delegate, set expectations, and monitor progress of all direct reports

Workplace Conditions

- Interaction with employees, management, and the public at large
- Working in an office environment
- Operation of desktop computer and peripherals

The AMS is an equal prospect employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.

📌 SIC - Equity Assistant Manager (Kingston)
🏢 Alma Mater Society of Queen's University
📍 Kingston