Dear SSMU Members,
This Special Edition communication is regarding the By-Election for the position of SSMU Vice President Finance! The current nomination period is open from September 18th, 9:00 AM until October 2nd, 5:00 PM! If you are interested in running for this position, would like to learn more about what the Vice President Finance does, or want to chat with a current Executive, please follow along this correspondence for all the relevant information!
Summary of the VP Finance portfolio:
Also known as “VP Finance,” the Vice-President (Finance) is a SSMU Executive and the Chief Financial Officer of the Society and its responsible for:
- All matters related to finance, investments, and budget.
- Oversee management of the Accounting team.
- Provide financial services to student groups.
- Alongside the General Manager, prepare the annual budget, manage human resources, and oversee the insurance plan.
Current Projects:
- Fee consolidation.
- Legal Protection Plan.
- Funding Support.
Committees
- Health and Dental Review Committee (Co-Chair).
- Affordable Student Housing Committee.
- Clubs Committee/
- Funding Committee.
- Services Review Committee.
- Finance Committee.
- SSAMMOSA Committee.
- Fee Advisory Committee.
- Scholarships and Student Aid Office (SSAO) Advisory Board.
- Health and Wellness Working Group.
- Health Insurance Working Group.
Q&A About SSMU Executive Positions:
Question: What is the SSMU?
Answer: The SSMU stands for Students’ Society of McGill University, a not-for-profit organization which is a student union for approximately 23,000 McGill undergraduate students in the downtown campus.
Question: What is a SSMU Executive, also known as SSMU Officer?
Answer: SSMU Executives are elected undergraduate McGill students! SSMU Executives work to provide support, advocacy and services to students at McGill. This includes events, initiatives, and long-term projects for the organization.
Question: How many hours can you expect to work as a SSMU Executive?
Answer: SSMU Executives are full-time employees; you can expect to work approximately 40 hours a week.
Question: How long is the SSMU Executive term?
Answer: The term begins on June 1 and ends on May 31 of the following year.
Question: What are the minimum requirements for becoming an SSMU Executive?
Answer: To be eligible for an Executive position at SSMU you must have Full-time or Part-time status as an undergraduate student at McGill University and be at least 18 years of age at the point of ratification.
Question: How do I submit my nomination for SSMU Executive?
Answer:Visit the elections.ssmu.ca site or fill out the Nomination Kit, linked here in English or French! You can also reach out to the Elections SSMU team at elections@ssmu.ca for any questions you may have!
Question: How do I decide if VP Finance is right for me?
Answer: SSMU Executives should be focused on making a positive impact on campus via their area of expertise. You will receive all the training you need during onboarding, what is important is your passion and drive.
Interested in chatting with a current SSMU Executive? You can send them an email:
president@ssmu.ca
studentlife@ssmu.ca
internal@ssmu.ca
finance@ssmu.ca
ua@ssmu.ca
external@ssmu.ca
operations@ssmu.ca
