Director of Academic and University Affairs

Duties
-Liaise with the University on behalf of the OCAD SU on academic issues.

- Be responsible for the creation and implementation of academic and external lobbying strategies.

- Prepare and e-mail the Agenda for the Board of Directors one week in advance of the meeting. Include Directors reports.

- Endeavor to gain student representation on the University's administrative and educational committees where it is nonexistent.

- Carry out research on course content and on academic requirements and criteria that effect undergraduate students.

- Work with the Board of Governors and Academic Council representatives on policies and procedures related to student life at OCAD U.

- Update OCAD SU Bylaws every two years and ensure proper records are filed in the office.

- Liaise with the Ombudsperson on issues affecting students.

- Organize general office upkeep, order office supplies, generate an office schedule, and do photocopying work.

- Cooperate where appropriate with other standing committees of OCAD SU on matters that cross duties.

- Attend all meetings of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Prepare Board report to be sent to board one week in advance of board meetings.

- Ensure that the OCAD Student Union Mandate is met

- Acknowledge that the Board and Executive have the right to assign, by resolution; further duties beyond those listed in individual job descriptions.

- Acknowledge that each member has a duty to respect others, and that when conflict arises to deal with it in a dignified and professional manner that may include third-party mediation.

- Train and advises the incoming Academic and University Affairs Director for a minimum of two weeks.