Title: Executive Director

Job’s Purpose:
The Executive Director oversees the functioning of the Association's Executive team and ensures clear organization and support for the Board of Directors under the direction of the Association Resource Manager.

Wage & Hours: $23,743.20 starting salary; 20 hours per week

Work Terms: 


  • 16 days paid vacation (10 to occur during winter break)

  • 7 paid sick days, access to additional paid sick days for appropriate medical issues

  • Statutory holiday pay if holiday falls on a vacation day

  • 4% vacation pay on gross

Description Summary:

  • Provides advice, support, and assistance to the elected members of the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors in the setting of annual goals and objectives.

  • Organize and support the work of the Association’s Vice Presidents and Directors, as necessary.

  • Chair the Executive Committee Meeting.

  • Ensure regular communications between Executives and the Board of Directors by organizing monthly check-ins with elected student representatives.

  • Be responsible for coordinating the production of the Association Strategic Plan on an annual basis in collaboration with the Executive Committee.

  • Report to the Board of Directors on Executive activities, events and campaigns.

  • Assist in the execution of the Shadow Period, ensuring it effectively engages outgoing and incoming Executives.

  • Ensure the completion of transition reports between Executives.

  • Sit ex-officio on the Executive Feedback Committee.

  • Responsible for the supervision and tracking of Executive hours, time in lieu, vacation days, and sick days.

  • Sit on the Events Committee and support the events running on behalf of the Association.

  • Assist directors in the purchasing and procurement of supplies, adhering to a budget, for Association events and campaigns.

  • Responsible for submitting all risk assessments related to TCSA Board Director-led events

Opportunity Requirements 

Education: 
Recently graduated undergraduates or current graduate students attending Trent University are encouraged to apply.

Experience Required: 

  • Computer skills.

  • Must have excellent interpersonal, customer service and communication skills (both verbal and written).

  • Works collaboratively with others.

  • Ability to work independently.

Effort: 

  • Extended periods of standing and speaking with others in person.

  • Ability to multitask, shift priorities with frequent interruptions.

  • Ability to reprioritize work based on new/unexpected issues that arise.

  • Actively listening to questions and concerns and responding with detailed responses.

  • Use of discretion, tact and empathy to community members and students in sensitive situations.

  • Regular lifting and moving of Association supplies.

Working Conditions: 

  • Maintaining confidentiality of information.

  • Noisy environments.

  • Unavoidable busy periods.

  • Potentially stressful situations with students requiring support.

  • Working independently and as part of a team.

Reports To:

  • General Manager

  • Board Resource Manager

  • TCSA Board of Directors

Training:
Mandatory training (i.e., AODA), TCSA Orientation, and other training where available.

Other Notes/Benefits:

  • Trent University parking pass

  • Peterborough Transit pass

  • Extended health and dental benefits package

  • Annual Trent Athletics membership or equivalent value for alternative membership

  • Arrangements made for overtime and lieu time.

  • Access to pooled disability benefits

To Apply:

To apply, email a copy of your resume and cover letter in PDF format to the Association Resource Manager at boardresource@trentcentral.ca. Applications should be received by 11:59pm on Thursday, March 6th, to be considered for this role. Cover letters may be addressed to the Trent Central Student Association or Hiring Committee. Please be sure to indicate your name and the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email. Due to the volume of applications, follow-up should only be expected by candidates who have been selected to interview for the position.

The Trent Central Student Association is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our membership and creates equal opportunity for all applicants. The Association encourages applicants from BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, disabled, and other diverse communities that meet the requirements of the job posting to apply. We suggest applicants introduce themselves, their stories and lived experiences in their cover letter to their level of comfort, particularly if lived experience provides equivalent or additional qualifications. Prioritization will be given to applicants who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC), Queer, Trans, or disabled.

Should you be contacted for an interview, please identify any accommodation you may require based on language, disability, health status, or place of residence. Upon hiring, efforts will be made to enable all candidates to perform the required duties. However, it is recognized that freedom from discrimination can be achieved only insofar as these qualities do not clearly prevent the performance of required duties. The Association prohibits and will also work to counter discrimination on the grounds of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, language, creed, clerical or lay status, sex or gender, pregnancy or health status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (except as required by statute), marital status, family status (parent/child relationship), number of dependents, disability, political or religious affiliation or belief, membership in legal associations, place of residence, or any other related grounds to ameliorate the status of a specific group and all harassment or discrimination they may face.