Academic and Engagement (Representation) Coordinator

University of Southampton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading students' union in Southampton is seeking a Representation Coordinator to enhance the student voice and oversee the Representation team operations. Responsibilities include coordinating efforts with student officers and developing academic representation. The ideal candidate should have experience in project management and administration within educational settings. The role offers a salary range of £27,012 to £29,049 annually, along with generous holidays and pension contributions.

Benefits

Salary range of £27,012 to £29,049

24 days holiday + closure days + bank holidays

10% employer pension contribution

Travel perks

Qualifications

• Experience in project development and management.
• Experience in delivering training.
• Ability to work in a student-led environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist the Representation team operations.
• Support Student Officers, Academic Representatives, and societies.
• Develop the Academic Representation structure.

Skills

Project development

Office administration

Training delivery

Knowledge of academic structures

Job description

Job Overview

As a Representation Coordinator at SUSU, you'll be part of a fast-paced, expert team working together to deliver our Representation offer. You'll coordinate and assist in the effective operation of the Representation team by encouraging and supporting our Student Officers, Academic Representatives, and subject based societies. You will maintain and develop the Academic Representation structure, and maintain the transparency and integrity of the democratic structures of SUSU. You'll work to strengthen the student voice and identify issues that SUSU can take forward on behalf of SUSU.

Whilst not essential, it's desirable that you hold demonstrable knowledge and understanding of University academic structure and processes in the Higher Education sector, and have experience in the specialist area of work - Student Representation. It's essential that you have experience in project development and management, delivery of training, and have excellent office administration skills, and you must be able to work in a student‑lead environment of elected officers. You can find the full Person Specification within the Role Profile attached.

We are the University of Southampton Students' Union (SUSU) - independent from the University and run by students, for students. Our vision is simple: SUSU is here to enrich the life of every student. We are a workplace that's buzzing with life, ideas, and opportunities - where your work directly shapes the student experience.

Benefits

• Salary of £27,012 to £29,049 per annum
• Generous paid holiday - 24 days per year, plus eight closure days (around Easter, August and Christmas) on top of eight bank holidays (and an opportunity to purchase up to an additional week of holiday).
• Great pension - we contribute 10% into your defined contributions pension scheme.
• Travel perks - discounted UniLink and Blue Star bus passes, a Cycle-to-Work scheme.

To find out more about SUSU and our benefits, visit our website here.