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Job Posting: Executive Director – GSA Carleton Inc. (Full-Time)
The Graduate Students' Association (GSA) at Carleton University is seeking a dedicated and experienced Executive Director to lead the organization in executing its mission, managing operations, and supporting the graduate student community. This role is a unique opportunity for a visionary leader with a strong background in nonprofit management, financial oversight, staff coordination, and policy development.
Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Strategy: Facilitate the implementation of strategic directives of the association, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
• People and Team Leadership: Oversee the GSA staff, including direct supervision of key positions, hiring, and performance management. Collaborate with the executive team in staffing decisions and serve as a primary advisor on personnel matters.
• Engage in collective bargaining as part of the Management Bargaining Committee.
• Financial Stewardship: Work closely with the finance team to support GSA’s day-to-day finances, including budgeting, and the annual audit process.
• Operational Oversight: Coordinate the activities of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors, provide secretarial support, and maintain an efficient record-keeping system for all organizational documents.
• Policy Development and Research: Conduct research, draft policies, and provide policy advice to support GSA initiatives and address graduate student needs.
• External Relations: Act as a liaison to external partners and stakeholders, manage media interactions as needed.
• Collaborative Support: Assist the staff members in various administrative, financial, and operational tasks.
• Orientation and Event Support: Coordinate and deliver new student orientation-related activities, and provide on-site operational support to the Executive Team during events.
  Qualifications:
•  Proven experience in nonprofit management; experience in a post-secondary educational setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of Ontario’s Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA) is an asset.
•  Strong financial acumen and experience with budgeting and auditing processes.
• Working knowledge of HR practices, including supervision, training, and performance management.
•  Excellent communication, policy research, and organizational skills.
• On-site availability is required; occasional evening and weekend availability is expected based on operational needs. This role is hybrid at the GSA. 

Salary and Application Details:
Salary range: $75,000-80,000 annually dependent on qualifications and experience.
Benefits: Health benefits, 4 weeks vacation, RRSP contribution.
Application Deadline: Open until filled.

How to Apply: Please submit a CV and cover letter to jobs@gsacarleton.ca.Only candidates
selected for an interview will be contacted.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the academic community, champion the needs of graduate students, and guide a dynamic team. If you are a proactive, strategic thinker passionate about higher education, apply to lead the GSA’s mission at Carleton University.

Equity and Inclusion Statement
The GSA Carleton Inc. and Mike’s Place is an equal opportunity
employer. We welcome and encourage applications from
individuals of all backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples,
racialized persons, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+
individuals, and others with lived experience of systemic barriers.
We are committed to equitable hiring practices and an inclusive
workplace culture.