Democracy & Engagement Coordinator
Cross Regional
TUSSU is the Students Union of the Technological University of the Shannon, representing 15,000 students across 6 campuses, the union provides representation for its students both internal to the college and externally.
Based In the TUS Students Union main office in Athlone, The Democracy & Engagement Coordinator (DEC) will assist the TUS Students Union Officers and Staff in finding ways to increase the engagement and participation of our students with the services provided by the SU.
The DEC will also oversee the Student Representative & Democratic structure of the union from ground up focussing on our Student Council/Class Representative system ensuring an effective delivery of both systems.
The successful candidate will in conjunction with the officers and staff of the TUS Students Union develop and implement a growth strategy so that the union can increase and improve its services as the primary representative body for the students of TUS
The DEC will assist the Executive in increasing engagement and participation across all our Campuses.
Qualifications/ Experience
The ideal candidate will have some or all of the following :
· A Bachelors degree in the area of Education/Student affairs/Psychology/Sociology
· Previous Experience working in a Students Union is highly beneficial.
· Experience in student leadership, event planning, community outreach or volunteer coordination
· Knowledge of Student engagement strategies and best practices. Familiarity with student development theory, leadership development
· Excellent communication skills, written and verbal for interacting with students' staff and external stakeholders. The ability to listen actively, provide guidance, and resolve conflicts is important.
· The skills to manage multiple projects, events, and deadlines. Attention to details, time management and the ability to prioritise tasks are crucial.
· The ability to take initiative and to motivate and inspire students to get involved in activities and initiatives
· Familiarity with relevant policies and regulations and legal requirements related to student engagement, event planning related to student engagement is advantageous. This includes knowledge of diversity and inclusion principles, risk management and student conduct codes.
Principal Duties:
· Support the development of the Student Academic Representative System to ensure an effective system of communication between students and the executive via the system.
· Develop a strategy to develop engagement with the union in the area of representation culminating in increased success metrics for elections and student election activity.
· Co-ordinate the recruitment and elections of Student Academic Representatives through planning and research.
· Develop a pathway for all students to engage with the union that may increase the likelihood of further engagement as volunteers/ PTO's/ officers. This could be done via tutorials training and information sessions and one on one meetings.
· Assist the executive in the running of elections in that the DEC will prepare the groundwork early in the year by informing the students of the elections and creating an environment where increased candidate numbers will ensue.
· Create participation reports, development plans, surveys to monitor activity in the area. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on the unions' behalf to develop the strategy in participation.
· Conduct liaison meeting with the Executive to evaluate progress and to review campaigns and initiatives.
· Support Education and Welfare Campaigns and planning through a variety of support activities and sector wide knowledge. Assist the officers and General Manager in developing key success metrics.
· In conjunction with the Communications Manager and other relevant staff, co-ordinate communications to ensure high levels of awareness and support for the work of the union.
· Provide administrative support and minute taking for various student representative meetings and committees.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Employee assistance program
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Education:
* Bachelor's (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Location:
* Athlone, CO. Westmeath (preferred)
Work Location: In person