Societies Admin Assistant
Listed by Essex Students' Union
Applying
Application deadline: Tue 08 May 2018 23:59
Details
Societies admin assistant.
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.
The Societies Department works closely with over 120+ societies and 600+ society executives to deliver a kickass society membership to 3000+ students every year, supporting them with their activities, events and development while at the same time providing the administrative services which allow them to operate as part of the Students' Union.
WHAT YOU'LL DO.
THE DAY TO DAY.
You'll be a key part of making sure that the Societies team runs smoothly. Answering queries, creating newsletters and other promotional material.
Working as part of a close-knit team, and communicating within the organisation as well as with members will also be key, so you will be able to develop your verbal and written communication skills in a business.
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
As Societies Admin Assistant you will be assisting the Societies Coordinator with the different aspects of the Department's day to day activities. This will include:
- Supporting societies with their queries when they drop into the office or email us.
- Providing administrative support with regards to elections, events, standards badge applications, routine processes i.e. lockers and other areas of support.
- Creating promotional materials for both the societies department and individual societies.
- Creating the weekly newsletter and keeping up to date with our social media.
Who you are
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Experience working in a similar field
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Good organisational skills and time management
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Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and deliver excellent customer service
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Ability to display tact and diplomacy
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Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
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Ability to complete essential training in relation to the position
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Committed to Equality and Diversity
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Confident with using MS applications
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Good attention to detail
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Interest in, and experience of Essex societies and the Societies Guild
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Ability to multi-task
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Experience working with video editing software
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the perks
As well as a competitive salary, you'll also get all this great stuff too.
Felxibility
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.
staff discounts
You’ll get 10% off in some SU venues.
Working on campus
If you live on campus, you're a quick walk away from work, and it's super easy to make it on time for your lecture or class.
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.
GREAT Socials
You'll be part of an amazing group of people who work hard and play hard. All of our departments have regular nights out and day trips!
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