Student Senator
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Job Description
Job Details and Description
Three Student Senators are required to represent students on the University of Alberta Senate
as well as delivering information on the Senates activities back to students.
The Senate consisting of elected and appointed community leaders from around northern
Alberta meets four times per year to explore ways in which the University can better connect
with the public. It may require reports from any part of the University as well as receive and
consider submissions from any member of the public and can deliver public opinions to the
University. It also has the power to confer honorary degrees.
Students are expected to attend all 4 Plenaries Specifically 810 hrs of commitment over two days per plenary. There is also an expectation to serve on 12 committees each of which meet for around 1 hour each month.
Qualifications
1. Must be an undergraduate student enrolled in at least one course for credit in the Fall
and Winter semesters of the 2025/26 academic year.
2. Must have an interest in student issues at the U of A and a desire to represent student
interests to the University and public.
Application Instructions
- Applications should include a resume listing past experience and a short writing sample.
- The short writing sample should answer the question: What is your vision for the
reputation of the University Writing samples should not exceed 250 words. - Questions regarding the job duties and qualifications of serving on the Senate can be
directed to the SU VP External Abdul Abbasi:
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview with the Council Administration Committee.
Application Deadline: May 20 2025
Employment Type
Volunteer
