Academic Voice Policy Consultant

Location
Coventry, West Midlands, England
Salary
£23072.00 - £25949.00 per annum
Posted
27 Jul 2017
Closes
09 Aug 2017
Ref
2M-MM9315
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time

Academic Voice Policy Consultant
Membership Services
Contract: 1 Year Fixed Term Contract
Hours: Full time - 36.5 hours per week. Some weekend and evening working may be required from time to time for special events
Starting Salary: From £23,072 to £25,949
Benefits: 20 days holiday and no less than 15 days for Christmas, New Year, Easter, May-Day, Spring and late Bank holidays (or days in lieu thereof), Contributory Pension Scheme

We are looking for a key addition to its team within Membership Services

You will help support and improve the Course Rep system. You will develop productive relationships with academic departments and work closely with the Democracy & Education Policy Manager, Sabbatical Officers and other academic representatives to ensure the student voice is heard in every department.

You will develop faculty specific representation that reflects the needs of students in each faculty. Initiate targeted policy work with faculties and large departments - e.g. the Medical School and Warwick Business School. Develop feedback loops and online consultation. Set up systems to effectively use and disseminate the data resources available to us, such as NSS, PTES and PRES, to academic representatives.

Improvements to our members academic experience is at the heart of the Students' Union, and we are dedicated to ensuring our members get the most from their time at Warwick through social interaction, representation and involvement.

In order to succeed, you must possess strong administrative skills and expertise. You must also possess excellent communication skills and be able to work as part of a team.

If the prospect of working in a democratic environment has caught your imagination and you have a desire to support our democratically elected Student Officers - then this post could be your next challenge.

For further information about the post please click 'Apply' and ensure you include a valid email address as you will be sent further instructions.