The President is the chief officer of SSMU, responsible for determining the vision of the Society, coordinating and supporting the activities of the other Executive Officers, and representing student interests on various university governance bodies.
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The VP Clubs and Services is the point person for internal relations between SSMU and its clubs, services, and independent student groups. They are also responsible for mental health promotion, collaborating with Student Services, and addressing issues of student life on campus.
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As the Chief Financial Officer of the Society, the VP Finance is charged with ensuring the long-term and administrative stability of SSMU. In cooperation with the General Manager, they prepare the annual budget, and oversee the insurance plan.
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The VP External is in charge of coordinating SSMU’s relations with various levels of government, student associations, community groups, and campus labour unions; as well as managing political campaigns and mobilization efforts.
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The VP University Affairs advocates for student interests at almost all levels of university governance. They do this through coordinating student representation to the university Senate and its committees, researching and consulting on policy solutions, and overseeing academic affairs. They also oversee equity initiatives and complaints, as well as advocacy regarding libraries.
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The VP Internal is chiefly in charge of communication and creating a sense of community with the student body through event planning and communications (such as the listserv).
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The Students’ Society of McGill University employs full-time and part-time staff to run the SSMU’s day-to-day activities. All of the staff report to the General Manager, who in turn reports to the SSMU Executives.
The General Manager ensures the smooth functioning and long-term continuity of the Students’ Society. As a strategic advisor to the Board, Legislative Council, and Executive Committee, they provide stability, institutional knowledge, and guidance to support the Society’s social, cultural, educational, and financial goals.
Internal Counsel and Corporate Secretary
The Internal Counsel and Corporate Secretary leads SSMU’s Governance Department and serves as the organization’s primary legal and corporate governance advisor. They ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal by-laws; draft and revise policies, contracts, and agreements; and oversee archival and information management standards.
The Human Resources Manager oversees the HR department, including recruitment, labour relations, performance management, compensation, training, and policy alignment. They supervise HR staff, manage HR budgets, ensure compliance with laws and regulations, and chair the Human Resources Committee.
TThe Internal Counsel and Corporate Secretary leads SSMU’s Governance Department and serves as the organization’s primary legal and corporate governance advisor. They ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal by-laws; draft and revise policies, contracts, and agreements; and oversee archival and information management standards.
The Front Desk Receptionist is responsible for coordinating the overall operations of the office and building, serving as the primary point of contact for students, staff, and the public. The Receptionist ensures smooth communication between all SSMU departments, maintains organization and information flow, and supports administrative projects, events, and internal logistics.
The Communications Director leads the strategic direction and visual identity of SSMU’s branding and channels, ensuring consistency across platforms.
The Communications Coordinator enhances the SSMU’s social media presence by managing content across multiple platforms and developing strategies to boost engagement.
The Translation Manager is responsible for leading translation projects identified as priorities by the society to comply with the provincial requirements of Bill 96. They are also the leading translator of Society.
The Systems Administrator is responsible for the society’s IT needs, including the backend of SSMU’s websites, servers, technical support, and phone network management.
The Comptroller oversees the SSMU accounting department, manages the budget, works closely with the auditors, and helps oversee operations.
The Assistant Comptroller is responsible for various accounting tasks, including budget variance analysis, preparing financial statements, and reconciling bank accounts.
The Accounting Analyst controls, tracks, and processes deposits. They also record A/R accounting information and are the lead auditor and custodian for SSMU Club bank accounts.
The Payroll Specialist manages payroll and answers related employee questions and concerns. They are responsible for access to Ceridian, the SSMU’s payroll system.
The Building Director is responsible for all the activities related to the University Centre and the 3501 Peel Office. They handle day-to-day building operations. They oversee office facilities, security, and health and safety at the SSMU.
The Building Concierge maintains the interior and exterior perimeter appearance and cleanliness of SSMU-managed/ owned areas. This position includes cleaning and sanitation, minor repairs and maintenance, and assessing and reporting issues with the building’s plumbing, electrical, and other infrastructure-related aspects.
Student Life Operations Director
The Student Life Operations Director oversees the Society’s revenue-generating operations, including event management, room bookings, MiniCourses, Gerts Bar, and Gerts Café, and assists with the oversight of student groups. They are responsible for consultation, strategic planning/marketing, event execution, campus life activities, client relations, budgeting, and equipment maintenance.
Community Partnership and Learning Coordinator
The Community Partnership and Learning Coordinator is responsible for identifying opportunities to secure sponsorship and advertising revenue for SSMU’s initiatives. They also foster community partnerships and manage the operations of the SSMU MiniCourses.
The Events Coordinator is responsible for supporting SSMU-affiliated student groups by managing event documentation, ensuring that groups understand the requirements, and assessing the risk associated with groups’ event activities to ensure compliance.
The Events Specialist is responsible for managing University Centre room bookings and on-site events, as well as coordinating event amenities such as security, cleaning, audio-visual (A/V) equipment, and other logistical services.
The Gerts Café Manager is responsible for the hands-on daily operations of Gerts Café. This role includes managing staff, overseeing customer service, handling digital presence, and maintaining inventory and supply chain processes.
The Gerts Bar Manager is responsible for the hands-on daily operations of Gerts Bar. This role includes managing staff, overseeing customer service, handling digital presence, and maintaining inventory and supply chain processes.