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.
This is a volunteer honoraria position.
Judicial Committee Member
The AMS Judicial Committee is the ultimate adjudicating body of the Alma Mater Society and responsible for hearing cases related to: Level I Non-Academic Misconduct, Policy Infringement, Disputes on the ruling of the Speaker of Assembly, and Elections. Members of the Judicial Committee are expected to uphold the pillars of the judicial branch of the AMS: peer-led, non-adversarial, complaint-driven, restorative justice and procedural fairness; and ensure sanctions are both educational and restorative in nature. The AMS Judicial Committee administrative reports to the Secretariat but is otherwise independent from the AMS in its decision making.
Applicants must be in their second year to apply. Preference will be given to students with experience in the judicial branch of the AMS.
2 seats are open, priority will be given to student in engineering, commerce, physical education, kinesiology, and concurrent education to comply with faculty seat allocations for the Judicial Committee. However, all are welcome to apply.
Job Competencies
Communication
Organization
Ownership
Attention to Detail
Cultural Sensitivity
JOB DUTIES
Uphold a strict and high standard of confidentiality and privacy relating to all judicial proceedings.
Attend all training sessions to become familiar with the department and adhere to the general operations of the department
Attend all judicial committee hearings, and participate in the deliberation process while following established rules and procedures
Voluntarily excuse oneself from any hearing where there may be an actual or perceived bias after consultation with the Judicial Committee Chair and Secretariat.
Vote on any issues brought to the attention of the Judicial Committee
Respect and adhere to all company policies, procedures and ethical standards
Maintain timely communication with your direct supervisor
Attend and fully participate in all in person and virtual meetings
Complete all assigned tasks efficiently and attentively
Strive to foster a warm, comfortable and respectful atmosphere for all
Always serve as a representative of the AMS and its mission statement
Complete other job duties as assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization and execution skills
WORK CONDITIONS
Interactions with employees, management, and the Queen’s community
Long virtual or in-person hearings, which may be potentially at night
The AMS is an equal opportunity 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.
