Vice President of Internal Relations
Role Description
The Vice President of Internal Relations is responsible for fostering a connected, inclusive, and engaged team environment within Ascend SFU. This role plays a key part in strengthening internal culture by facilitating communication between team members, organizing chapter-wide events, and creating meaningful opportunities for collaboration. The Vice President plays an active role in driving member engagement by building systems to monitor participation, boost morale, and strengthen team involvement, while working closely with the Executive Team to align internal initiatives with the broader mission of the organization. The Vice President will also guide and support a team, coordinating efforts throughout the year while fostering relationship-building, team development, and a positive and collaborative team culture.
Responsibilities:
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Facilitate communication and collaboration across all teams within the organization
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Organize and lead general meetings to update members on ongoing initiatives and team progress
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Develop and implement tools to track member engagement, collect feedback, and support internal development
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Coordinate and conduct mid-year member check-ins to monitor well-being, engagement, and support needs
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Plan and execute organization-wide events that promote connection, inclusion, and engagement
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Maintain active internal communication channels, including ensuring consistent Slack engagement
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Support the Executive Team in aligning internal operations with broader organizational goals
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Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment that encourages open dialogue and strong interpersonal relationships
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Lead a team of internal relations members, providing support, guidance, and clear delegation of tasks to maintain effective workflow
Required Skills:
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Knowledge of HR policies and procedures, with strong written and verbal communication skills
Outstanding time management skills and the ability to respond quickly to changes -
High attention to detail and organizational awareness
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Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting
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Strong critical thinking and interpersonal problem-solving skills
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Completion of BUS 360W and/or BUS 381 is considered an asset
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Time Commitment: 5 - 10 hours per week (subject to change based on the season)