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Posting Close Date:
November 4 2026
Campus Location:
Main Campus - London, ON
Status:
Temporary Part-Time
Pay Details:
$19.48 hourly
Remote Type:
In-Person
Contract End Date:
April 30, 2027
Reason for Vacancy:
Replacement
OVERVIEW:
The Vice President (VP), Advocacy & College Affairs is a part-time student leadership position that supports the FSU President in delivering the mission and strategic direction of the Fanshawe Student Union (FSU), with a primary focus on student advocacy and college affairs. This position provides leadership in helping students navigate College processes and appeals, educate students on academic integrity, and advocate for student rights and equity. Additionally, this position oversees a team of student volunteers to provide peer support with appeals.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Advocacy
• Represent and attend College and FSU Committee meetings including, but not limited to, College Council, Executive Committee, and FSU Student Administrative Council (S.A.C.) Governance Committee, to review and provide student-focused input on policies that directly affect students, ensuring student voices are heard.
• Conduct annual reviews of internal and College policies in collaboration with the FSU President to identify areas for improvement, ensuring student perspectives are effectively represented.
• Advocate for student rights and equity both within the College and externally.
• In collaboration with the Sr. Coordinator of Advocacy and Governance and the Student Advocates volunteer team, offer guidance, resources, and procedural support to students navigating Academic Appeals, Academic Integrity Appeals, and Student Code of Conduct Appeals, while maintaining neutrality regarding appeal outcomes.
• Maintain accurate case records of student appeals, inquiries and requests for support.
• Partner with the VP, Student Engagement to support students with Fee Appeals.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and provide ongoing support to a team of student volunteers.
• Serve as a liaison between the FSU and the Centre for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (CEDI) to facilitate the exchange of resources and promote understanding.
• Work with College departments and faculty to support fair and timely resolution of student issues.
• Lead initiatives to educate on Academic Integrity, student rights, appeals and equity, including organizing events and creating educational materials for students.
• Develop and implement proactive outreach strategies to identify emerging student concerns and address them before escalating.
• Collect, analyze, and report data on advocacy initiatives and appeals processes to ensure transparency, inform decision-making, and support continuous improvement.
Leadership
- Stay informed about local, provincial, and national events affecting students, and share updates with the Executive Committee.
- Collaborate with FSU to support student life activities related to advocacy and other initiatives.
- Support the transition to the incoming VP, Advocacy & College Affairs by providing guidance, training, and knowledge transfer.
- Identify training and growth opportunities for self and student volunteers.
- Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive student information and appeals; act with integrity and uphold ethical standards in all advocacy and decision-making processes.
- Regularly report to the FSU President on volunteer programs, student advocacy, events, appeal matters, and other emerging student concerns to support timely decision-making.
- Undertake additional responsibilities to support the Executive Team, as assigned by the FSU President.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a full-time student of Fanshawe College as per By-Law No. 1.
- Demonstrated interest, knowledge, or experience in student advocacy.
- Familiarity with relevant College Policies (A128, A130, A136, and A132) is an asset.
- Knowledge of FSU services and their role in supporting students.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and sound judgement when handling sensitive information.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement and professionalism when responding to sensitive or complex student matters.
- Energetic, enthusiastic, and proactive, with a willingness to participate in diverse activities.
- Leadership experience with a proven ability to inspire and guide others.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking and planning skills.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines effectively.
- Ability to navigate social media platforms and generate ideas to promote advocacy campaigns and engage students on key issues.
- Comfortable facilitating presentations, workshops, and information sessions for students.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, students, volunteers, and College stakeholders.
- High attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
- Demonstrates initiative and is motivated to make a meaningful difference in the student experience.
- Knowledge of digital tools and platforms for event management and collaboration. (e.g., Microsoft Office).
- Ability to utilize data collection and analysis tools to support evidence-based decisions for student advocacy.
TIME COMMITMENT:
The VP, Advocacy & College Affairs will be remunerated based on the number of hours worked:
- Minimum of fifteen (15) hours per week, up to a maximum of twenty-four (24) hours per week between November 2026 – April 2027, depending on the successful candidate’s full-time class schedule.
Additionally, the VP, Advocacy and College Affairs may be required to work evenings and weekends.
NOTE:
Candidates are encouraged to attach their most recent transcript to the Documents section of their application, as part of the application process.
