Treasurer Job Description

POSITION TITLE:              
Treasurer, Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education - Ontario (CCAE-Ontario)

TERM OF OFFICE:            
One year; may not be more than five consecutive years.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Treasurer maintains all the CCAE-Ontario financial records on behalf of the Board of Directors. The Treasurer also sits as a member of the Executive Committee of CCAE-Ontario.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION:

The Treasurer:

• attends all Board meetings and provides a typed written financial report
• attends all meetings of the Executive Committee of the Board and provides a written financial report, as required
• attends the annual general meeting(s) of CCAE-Ontario and presents the annual financial report of CCAE-Ontario
• assists in programme planning and implementation of Board activities
• may be asked to provide on-site assistance at CCAE-Ontario activities
• helps market and publicize CCAE-Ontario events and activities. 
• assists with annual business plan development
• attends (as able) all CCAE-Ontario events
• keeps informed about Educational issues as they affect the needs of CCAE-Ontario
• acts as one of the signing authorities for CCAE-Ontario bank accounts
• liaises with CCAE with regards to the annual grant to CCAE-Ontario

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION:

• knowledge of the CCAE-Ontario terms of reference and goals
• prior Board of Directors experience, is an asset
• demonstrated leadership ability
• experience in meeting management
• proficiency in public speaking and good written communication skills
• ability to work with a diverse advancement population and other educational stakeholders
• knowledge of basic financial principles is an asset

TIME REQUIREMENTS:

• preparing for, leading  and following up on all financial issues for CCAE-Ontario
• attendance at all CCAE-Ontario Board and Executive meetings
• attendance at all CCAE-Ontario annual general meeting(s)
• participation at all CCAE-Ontario activities and events

LOCATION OF MEETINGS/EVENTS:

• meetings are held at the location called by the President. Typically at least      two meetings a year are held in a Toronto location

CCAE-Ontario Mission

CCAE-Ontario is dedicated to support the mission of CCAE through the provision of cost-effective professional development opportunities and the promotion of cross-disciplinary interaction in Ontario.

DATE OF APPROVAL: February 1998
DATE OF REVISION:  February 1998
DATE OF LAST REVIEW: November 1998