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.
president@ssmu.ca 514-398-6801
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The VP Student Life 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.
Book an appointment studentlife@ssmu.ca 514-398-8944
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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, manage human resources, and oversee the insurance plan.
For general questions about club finances, book a meeting with the Club Finance Coordinator (Lalia) here
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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.
My hours are Monday from 3 to 4PM, Tuesday from 1 to 2PM, Wednesday from 10 to 11AM, Thursday from 11AM to 12PM and Friday from 1 to 2PM (online or in person).
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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 (such as the Halloween Party and Grad Frosh) and communications (such as the listserv).
internal@ssmu.ca 514-398-6799
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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 is responsible for the SSMU’s administration, governance, corporate obligations, accounting, human resources, business operations, and legal affairs.
The Governance Manager is responsible for updating and archiving the SSMU’s governance documents and ensuring that the completion process of minutes and other related documents are accurately respected. They are primarily involved as a liaison between governing bodies within the SSMU, as well as working with the SSMU staff and executives on various governance projects.
The Front Desk Receptionist welcomes visitors into the office and is the first point of contact between students, the public, and the SSMU. They handle incoming and outgoing mail and calls, are responsible for office maintenance, and are also in charge of distributing cash and cheque reimbursements for students and staff.
The Communications Manager is responsible for managing the strategic and visual aspects of SSMU’s branding and provides oversight of the SSMU’s web and print publications.
The Communications Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Communications Manager with updating and implementing on-line and off-line communication channels. They are primarily involved in overseeing and growing the SSMU’s social media strategy across multiple platforms and expanding the reach of the SSMU to the student community.
The Systems Administrator is responsible for the society’s IT needs, including the backend of SSMU’s websites, servers, technical support, and managing the phone network.
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 accounting tasks such as budget variance analysis, financial statement preparation, and bank reconciliation.
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 Accounting Technician controls, tracks, and processes payments. They also record A/P accounting information and are responsible for cheque issuance.
The Human Resources Manager provides support in all HR aspects for all SSMU casual staff members and supports the Human Resources Department.
Reporting to the Human Resources Director, the Equity and Policy Specialist administers and oversees Human Resources departmental policies and Equity-related matters. Moreover, they will administer Equity training programs and develop inclusive initiatives to provide equitable opportunities for the society’s members.
The Ancillary Services Manager is responsible for assisting with the overall operation of various departments, with a focus in events management. They are responsible for: consultation, strategic planning/marketing, execution of events and campus life activities, inventory, purchasing, sales, client relations, human resources, budgets, and equipment maintenance.
The Events Coordinator is responsible for coordinating internal events organized in the SSMU building by groups including but not limited to SSMU Clubs, Services, Independent Student Groups and Faculty Associations. They are responsible for coordinating tasks related to the student bar, promotions and event planning.
The Building Director is responsible for all of the activities related to the University Centre and handles day-to-day building operations. They oversee office facilities, security, and health and safety at the SSMU.
The Porter is in charge of the University Centre’s maintenance, which includes, but isn’t limited to, preparing rooms for events, painting, and general upkeep. They also manage access to stored supplies and archives.
The Building Coordinator works alongside the Porters and is responsible for the maintenance of the University Centre, which includes, but isn’t limited to, repairs, access to the building and rooms, and assistance with deliveries.
Policy and Advocacy Coordinator
The Policy and Advocacy Coordinator is responsible for analyzing policies and providing support to the Executives, Councillors and staff on policy development, advocacy projects and research, as well as assisting the Governance Manager with various projects.
The Sponsorship Coordinator is responsible for seeking out opportunities to acquire sponsorship and advertising revenue to support key events and various student run activities and programs throughout the year. They are also responsible for managing stakeholder relationships between the SSMU and its sponsors and advertisers. This position focuses on developing relationships with new sponsors as well as managing existing relationships.
The Translator and Interpreter provides high quality translations in English and French for all materials of the Society such as internal documents, statements, newsletters, social media, and website content. They also may provide interpretation services at some SSMU events.
The General Manager Administrative Assistant is responsible for project management, recording meetings minutes, arranging meetings, facilitating meetings, follow up on the various tasks assigned, completing other assigned tasks by the GM and liaising with SSMU executives, departments, committees and occupants of the building.
Clubs and Services Coordinator
The Clubs and Services Coordinator will be responsible for administrative and student-facing support under the Vice President Student Life’s portfolio. The incumbent will serve as a liaison between the VP Student Life Office and various departments within the SSMU, McGill University and external constituents.
Additionally, the Clubs & Services Coordinator will provide support to the VP Student Life, including but not limited to scheduling, email/phone correspondence, and special events; as well as assisting with projects, communications, and other administrative duties.
The Bar Manager is in charge of ensuring effective day-to-day operations of Gerts bar, and will work in collaboration with the Clubs & Services Manager generating revenue, as well as, coordinating events and catering, with the understanding that they are non-profit student operations.
The Events Coordinator, External, is responsible for the oversight and facilitation of events and activities contracted to be hosted externally by SSMU Clubs, Services and Committees. They facilitate the administration and execution of planned external events and activities, while carefully ensuring that Clubs and Services abide by the SSMU bylaws and internal regulations.
The Events Coordinator, Internal, is responsible for the oversight and facilitation of events and activities contracted to be hosted internally within the University Centre and other SSMU locations. They facilitate the administration and execution of planned internal events and activities, while carefully ensuring that SSMU-Affiliated groups abide by the SSMU bylaws and internal regulations.
The Governance Coordinator is responsible for research, coordination of training and meetings, content creation, and project management. The Coordinator will be tasked with writing meeting debriefs, promoting governance projects and highlights on SSMU social media channels, and assisting with content creation.
The Graphic Designer is responsible for rendering digital artwork for the purposes of communications and ensuring the visual brand of the society is consistent across all the printed and online channels.
The Students’ Society of McGill University employs part-time staff to assist with the SSMU’s day-to-day activities.