Job Category
Administrative
Vacancy Type
Permanent/Fixed Term
Fixed Term Duration
12 months
Employment Type
Full time
Salary Other
£23,315
Location
Cambridge
Faculty/Prof Service
Student Union
Ref No
2088
Closing Date
22/01/2023
Documents
Job description and Person Specification
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Student Opportunities Coordinator x 2 (1 x permanent, 1 x 12 month fixed
term contract)
35 hours per week (flexibility required)
£23,315 per annum
Cambridge campus
Are you passionate about enhancing the student experience? Could you support
the development of societies and recreational sport?
In this role, you will focus on coordinating and developing the provision of
societies and activities on our Cambridge campus, working within the wider
Student Opportunities team.
We are recruiting for two vacancies on the following basis:
1 x full time, permanent position
1 x full time, 12 month fixed term contract position
What you will be doing
Developing and enhancing the provision of societies and recreational
sport, placing a particular focus on developing Course-Based Societies.
Sourcing and coordinating additional training opportunities for volunteers
where necessary.
Supporting your societies in sourcing funding, running events and booking
society trips.
Booking facilities in line with student demand and within the agreed
budget and through the appropriate channels.
Assisting in the coordination and delivery of the Give it a Go (GIAG)
scheme on your campus, managing and attending sessions as required.
Actively contributing to the organisation of large-scale Union events with
the aim to increase society and student participation, such as Freshers
Fair.
Leading on the recruitment and training of SU Heroes (student staff) for
your campus and coordinate their involvement in activities such as Welcome
and Move-ins.
What we're looking for
Experience of working with diverse groups of people
Experience and understanding of customer service
Knowledge and understanding of the current issues affecting students,
students' unions and the Higher Education sector.
Knowledge and experience of safety management, including risk assessments
Skills that will help you
Excellent communication skills both written and oral
Ability to present in front of large groups
Ability to develop professional relationships for the benefit of students
and the Union
Where will you be working?
This role will be based at the Cambridge Campus.
Why work for us?
We offer generous holiday entitlement (starting at 38 days per year,
including Christmas closure and bank holidays)
A contributory pension scheme
Comprehensive training and development opportunities
Discount schemes
About ARU Students' Union
ARUSU represents approximately 25,000 students at Anglia Ruskin University
(ARU) across campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough and London. In
addition, we provide a range of services; academic and welfare advice, support
to students running societies and volunteering opportunities in and around the
campuses. Whilst we play an important student representative role that
sometimes sees us challenge the University, we work closely with them and
support areas of delivery within their strategy.
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment - we welcome
applications from all sections of the community.
The closing date for this position is Sunday 22 nd January at midnight:
Interviews will be held on Monday 30 th January.
