Academic and Engagement (Representation) Coordinator

University of Southampton Students' Union; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational organization in Southampton seeks a Representation Coordinator to strengthen the student voice and manage the Representation team. The ideal candidate will have experience in project development and should be able to work effectively in a student-led environment. This role offers the opportunity to impact student representation in the academic sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in project development and management.
• Excellent office administration skills.
• Ability to work in a student-led environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist the Representation team.
• Maintain and develop the Academic Representation structure.
• Strengthen the student voice and identify issues for SUSU.

Skills

Project development

Office administration

Understanding of student representation

Job description

Job Description

This role is know internally as Representation Coordinator.

The Role

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.

About You

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.

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