International Student Officer

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ROLE DESCRIPTION

Start date: 1st July 2024

Hours of work: 3+ hours commitment a week.

Contract: This is a voluntary position.

Benefits:

• Discount at Starbucks Loco’s.
• Guest list for (Mega) Globals.
• 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.

Requirements:

• You must currently be enrolled at Brunel University.
• You must be an international student.
• You must be able to attend a remote campaign planning training session in August.

Responsibilities:

• As the International Students Officer, you will support the implementation of One Brunel and the creation of a diverse and inclusive community.
• As the International Students Officer, you will chair the International Student Culture Group. The International Student Culture group will consist of a committee member from each culture-based society.
• As the International Students Officer, you will contribute to the Student Union’s Academic Support campaign, ensuring the campaign relates to the specific needs and struggles experienced by International Students.
• As the International Students Officer, you will create 2 innovative campaigns that galvanize the Student Membership and celebrate the wealth of knowledge that makes up the student and staff population.
• As the International Students Officer, you will inherit the mandatory legacy campaign of International Students Welfare and be allowed to choose a supplementary campaign of your choosing.

Legacy Campaign:
As the International Student Welfare, you will lead the International Student Welfare campaign. The objective is to support either the physical or mental well-being of international students. 

Supplementary Campaign:
As the International Students Officer, you will be encouraged to create a supplementary campaign that either promotes the diversity of Brunel students or supports specifically international students.

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