Judicial Committee Chair

JOB SUMMARY  The AMS Judicial Committee is the ultimate adjudicating body of the Alma Mater Society and responsible for hearing cases related to: Level I Non-Academic Misconduct, Policy Infringement, Disputes on the ruling of the Speaker of Assembly, and Elections. The Judicial Committee Chair oversees and chairs all meetings of the Judicial Committee, to ensure that they follow duly established procedure. The Judicial Committee is a non-voting member of all hearings, and responsible for releasing a summary of the decision within 72 hours (about 3 days) of the hearing date.   While the Judicial Committee Chair reports administratively to the Secretariat and Judicial Affairs Office, the AMS Judicial Committee remains independent from the AMS. The Judicial Committee Chair acts as an advisor to the Judicial Affairs Office where needed to ensure the pillars of the judicial branch are upheld.   Applicants must be in their second year to apply. Preference will be given to students with experience in the judicial branch of the AMS.   Job Competencies  Communication  Organization  Ownership   Attention to Detail  Cultural Sensitivity  Problem-Solving     JOB DUTIES  Uphold confidentiality and integrity of the non-academic misconduct system  Participate in pan AMS hiring efforts  Work with the Vice-Chair to summarize committee rationale, and release a decision on a timely manner   Chair all hearings of the Judicial Committee, and ensure they follow policies and procedures of the AMS  Act as a resource for, and mediate between the Judicial Affairs Office and the Alma Mater Society   Uphold the pillars of the judicial branch: peer-led, non-adversarial, complaint driven, restorative justice and procedural fairness  Attend all training sessions to become familiar with the department and adhere to the general operations of the department      Monitor employee/volunteer performance to mitigate disciplinary action in accordance with established procedures and notify Head Manager of any issues that arise  Ensure all customer complaints are addressed and handled professionally, leaving the customer with a positive resolution  Assist with new employee training by positively reinforcing successful performance and giving respectful and encouraging coaching as needed  Maintain a calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep the department operating to our level of standards, and to set a positive example for your team  Oversee staff to ensure work is being performed according to established standards  Ensure that employees adhere to all health and safety regulations, company policies, procedures and ethical standards  Exhibit a working knowledge of service staff portfolios and oversee staff to ensure work is being performed according to established standards  Respect and adhere to all company policies, procedures and ethical standards  Maintain timely communication with your direct supervisor  Attend and fully participate in all in person and virtual meetings  Complete all assigned tasks efficiently and attentively   Strive to foster a warm, comfortable and respectful atmosphere   Always serve as a representative of the AMS and its mission statement  Complete other job duties as assigned    JOB REQUIREMENTS  Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization and execution skills    WORK CONDITIONS   Interaction and collaboration with coworkers, management and the Queen’s community  Long virtual or in-person hearings, which may be potentially at night