Assembly Speaker

Assembly Speaker

Honorarium Position

Overview

The Assembly Speaker is responsible for managing the flow of ASUS Assembly meetings, ensuring adherence to protocols, and fostering equitable participation. They collaborate closely with the Governance Officer to stay informed on agendas and policy updates. The Speaker must maintain a strong understanding of ASUS policies to effectively moderate discussions and enforce meeting rules. This role requires excellent communication and organizational skills to ensure smooth and productive Assembly meetings.

Application Deadline

Applications are due by March 30th, 2025 at 5PM EST.

Time Commitment and Remuneration

Term: May 1st, 2025 – April 30th, 2026

Hours: 4-6 hours per week

Honorarium: Awarded based on the Honorarium Grid in the Human Resources Policy (Click here)

Please see Part 3: Hiring in the HR Policy Manual for in-depth eligibility criteria for the position pertaining to academic standing, work-study positions, exchange status, etc.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Moderate ASUS Assembly meetings and facilitate debates.
• Ensure adherence to meeting protocols and the ASUS Assembly Rules of Order.
• Collaborate with the Governance Officer on agendas and policy updates.
• Assist with meeting setup and takedown as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of ASUS policies to effectively fulfill the role.

If there are any questions, concerns, or personal accommodations required during the application process, please contact the incoming ASUS Governance Officer, Tina Scott, at newgovernance@ asus.queensu.ca, or Owen, the ASUS Human Resources Officer, at hro@ asus.queensu.ca.

ASUS Office

Phone: (613)-533-6000 x75441

Our hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.