Post-graduate Officer

 

 

 

candidates

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BIRENDRA PRATAP SINGH

WASEY SULTAN

 

 

Role Description

 

Start date: 24th October 2024

 

Hours of work: 3+ hours commitment a week.

 

Contract: This is a voluntary position.

 

Benefits:

• Guest list entry + 1 Guests (you must be present) for Union club nights.
• 40% off Coffee in Locos (in line with staff discount offered at the time) to be eligible for this discount you must bring a reusable cup.
• Opportunity to develop key leadership and negotiation skills, whilst acting to deliver positive impact on the experience of more than 18,000 student members.
• Volunteer hours for your Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR).

 

Training:

• Full SU induction period.
• Training courses provided by NUS.
• Role specific learning and development opportunities.
• Access to University training programme.
• Role specific learning and development opportunities.

 

Contract:

This is a voluntary position but you will be required to sign a volunteer form.

 

Requirements:

• You must currently be enrolled at Brunel University.
• You must be registered on either a postgraduate taught or postgraduate research course.
• You must be able to attend a remote campaign planning training session in November.

 

Responsibilities:

• As the Postgraduate Officer, you will support postgraduate taught and postgraduate research students with their wellbeing and education.
• As the Postgraduate officer, you are the Student Union’s Postgraduate Experience Group. The International Student Culture group will consist of the postgraduate course reps.
• As the Postgraduate Officer You will contribute to the Student Union’s Academic Support campaign, ensuring the campaign relates to the specific needs and struggles experienced by postgraduate students.

 

Mandatory Campaign:

As the Postgraduate Officer, you will be encouraged to create 1 supplementary campaign that raises awareness of the issues affecting postgraduate students.

You can find out more information on what will be required of you as a candidate here. Voter information can be found here.