EDUCATION EXPERIENCE INTERN
Listed by Essex Students' Union
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Application deadline: Mon 25 Sep 2017 12:00
Details
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE intern.
this is no normal job.
We're on a journey to become the world's most student-centred organisation and this is your chance to join us. As a key member of our Promise 1 Team you will help support students to get an amazing degree and job. The role will involve effectively representing students educational interests at the start of the academic year. This is an interim position created to support students in the absence of a Vice President Education.
WHAT YOU'LL DO.
THE DAY TO DAY.
Working as part of a team in the Students’ Union Promise 1 Department, you will work with both the Promise one team and the SU's Sabbatical team to ensure that student's interests and feedback on education and employability are collected and actioned as appropriate.
What we stand for
Our promises.
Our mission can be easily summed up in four promises we make to all of our members. Every single thing we do falls under one of these promises.
1: We promise to get you an amazing degree and job
We'll fill up your CV, make sure you course is great, and even give out fruit and water before exams. We'll give you all the tools you need to destroy the competition in interviews.
2: We promise to give you a kick-ass membership
Bars, coffee shops, restaurants, a nightclub, hair salon, even a cinema, all on campus. And hundreds of clubs and societies too. You'll never be bored at Essex.
3: We promise to let you shape everything
You're in charge of what we stock in our venues and how we work. You can vote by dropping a token in a box, and write on our walls. You control everything we do together.
4: We promise to be here for everyone
We're a mix of students from 135 different countries of every age, gender, sexuality, religion, year of study and shoe size. We'll look after you whatever.
Your Responsibilities
(The things you'll be looking after)
- To work with the Promise One Department on ensuring that student’s interests and feedback on education and employability are collected and actioned as appropriate.
- To work with the Sabbatical Officer Team on ensuring that the Students’ Union Welcome Programme is successful.
- To liaise with the relevant Union and University staff to ensure that adequate support is provided to students during their studies.
- To represent the Union where appropriate, understanding the Students’ Union current stance and opinion on all educational and employability matters.
- To work with the Faculty Convenors to ensure that the Student Voice is represented effectively in University committees and meetings.
- To report to the Deputy Director of Engagement and Development, and work closely with him on any issues that may arise throughout the period of employment
- To work with the relevant Students’ Union support staff to keep the Union informed of current issues in Higher Education that may be relevant to the Students’ Union or it’s membership
- To prepare a handover at the end of the period of employment, with updates and project success, to be passed on to the President of the Students’ Union.
Who you are
The kind of person you'll need to be
We need staff ready for action, full of enthusiasm and a passion for going the extra mile to help create brilliant experiences for our students.
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Desirable
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Able to multi-task and manage multiple projects and tasks
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Familiarity of representative structures and an interest in working in Higher Education
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Good communication skills and having the ability to change your communication style depending on your audience
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Ability to collect feedback from students and collate this information for key stakeholders and departments
Flexibility to pick up projects and tasks that are assigned to you
Good organisational skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines
Good research skills and the ability to interpret and understand technical documents
Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and communicate technical information in a clear manner
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the perks
As well as a competitive salary, you'll also get all this great stuff too.
Working on campus
If you live on campus, you're a quick walk away from work, and it's super easy to make it in time for your lecture or class.
staff discounts
You’ll get 10% off food in some SU venues.
Flexibility
We're the Students' Union, so we're all students. We understand that if you've got a deadline next week, you might not want shifts this week.
Free Safety Bus
If you're working on a late shift you'll be able to get the Safety Bus back home for free.
Access to great training
You'll get access to a huge range of training courses to make your CV stand out.
Socials
You'll be part of a great group of people who work hard and play hard. All of our departments have regular nights out and
So that's a bit about us.
what about you?
Sounds like the dream job for you? Good, now it's time to show us why you're the person we're looking for.
I'm ready to apply, let's do this.
Campus
Colchester
Job type
Student
Student/Career
Student