Executive Team

• Responsible for advancing the best interests of the Association and its membership alongside objectives determined by the Board from time-to-time.
• Held accountable for the overall success and well-being of the Association by the Board.
• Acts as the official representative and primary spokesperson for the students.
• Primary delegate of the federal advocacy group (Canadian Alliance of Student Associations) and member of the provincial advocacy group (Students Nova Scotia).
• Member of the Academic Senate and Board of Governors.
• Responsible and accountable for student representatives.
• Serves as the primary representative on the University’s budget advisory committee.

• Represents the academic interests of students of the Saint Mary’s University Students’ Association.
• Builds relationships within Saint Mary’s University with a focus on Faculty members and members of the University Administration.
• Engages in student outreach pertaining to academic matters.
• Conducts research for the benefit of the Association’s academic priorities.
• Develops an understanding of academic rules and policies in order to act as an expert advisor on academic issues.
• Manages the SMUSA Tutor Database and Experiential Learning Fund.
• Prepares reports and position papers alongside the President in order to provide academic recommendations to the University.

• Represents SMUSA and within Students Nova Scotia and the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with members of the University administration, local politicians, government officials, and post-secondary sector stakeholders.
• Develops and shares an understanding of the role government plays within the post-secondary education system.
• Advocates on behalf of students to the municipal, provincial, and federal governments.
• Conducts research for the benefit of the Association’s advocacy positions.
• Attends relevant committee meetings as a part of Students Nova Scotia, the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations, and the University Board of Governors.
• Develops and executes advocacy focused campaigns and initiatives on campus.
• Attends and represents SMUSA at various university and community events.

• Produces a communications plan for SMUSA with the goal of increasing transparency and updating students on the Association’s initiatives.
• Responsible for SMUSA’s social media, website, & online presence.
• Creates and distributes relevant marketing materials as needed.
• Aids in the development and promotion of various events and initiatives.
• Works alongside the Vice President External to develop connections with external media.
• Manages a small team to create promotional concepts and designs, and to execute a communications plan for the association.
• Attend and represent SMUSA at various university and community events.

• Coordinates, plans, and executes Fall and Winter Welcome Weeks alongside the Director of Societies and Engagement.
• Develops, plans, and executes a wide range of events and initiatives throughout the year. This includes programming such as Pub Nights, Speaker Series, Concerts, Event Weeks, and other events as required.
• Acknowledges and celebrates the diversity of the student population by facilitating inclusive events and supporting programming for under-represented groups on campus.
• Represents students on various university committees related to event planning and student experience.
• Recruits student volunteers, such as Pack Leaders, to assist with SMUSA events, initiatives, and campaigns.
• Works closely with the Director of Marketing and Communications to advertise and promote SMUSA events, campaigns, and initiatives.
• Manages the SMUSA Street Team to engage with students and promote events/initiatives.
• Attends and represents SMUSA at various university and community events.

• Coordinates, plans, and executes Fall and Winter Welcome Weeks alongside the Director of Events.
• Oversees and supports all student societies on campus.
• Facilitates society workshops and feedback sessions, ensuring that society members have opportunities to give feedback.
• Acknowledges and celebrates student societies and their events/involvement.
• Supports student societies in planning large events or galas.
• Manages society ratification and event requests throughout the year.
• Records, maintains, and validates student volunteer hours for Co-Curricular Records.
• Represents students on various university committees related to event planning and student experience.
• Ensures that societies plan and execute equitable and inclusive events and practices.
• Works closely with the Director of Marketing and Communications to advertise society-related events and initiatives.
• Attends and represents SMUSA at various university and community events.

Services Managers