STUDENT ADVISOR FOR CITY CAMPUS
CONTRACT: Full-time with 6 months’ probation
REMUNERATION: The salary band for this role starts at €**Apply on
the website**, *.
LOCATION: Primarily based on TU Dublin City Campus. Travel to other TU
Dublin campuses may be required occasionally.
OTHER BENEFITS: Flexible working, Employers PRSA contribution, EAP.
CONTEXT AND BACKGROUND
The Technological University of Dublin Students’ Union (TU Dublin
SU) is a Constitutional Body that represents the interests of the
students of TU Dublin. It is student owned, student led, student
accountable and officially recognised by the Governing Body of TU
Dublin as the autonomous voice of the students of the university. Its
mission is to support student life by providing a range of student
services including events and campaigns, providing advice & advocacy
and representation in the defence of students’ rights in academic,
social, and personal matters and is independent of TU Dublin.
The TU Dublin Students’ Union has two structures, one of which is a
democratic political structure, the Student Council; this establishes
policy for the Union and to which all Elected Officers are
accountable.
The Constitution of TU Dublin SU has also established TU Dublin SU
CLG, a company owned by students which manages the financial,
commercial and human resource assets of the Students’ Union. It is
constitutionally authorized to enter into contractual arrangements for
and on behalf of the Students’ Union. The Board of Directors of this
company is made up of a majority of students, with a minority of
external Directors, bringing specific expertise to the Board’s
deliberations.
This role is core to the work of the Students’ Union and has been
developed as part of our sustainable staffing structure to ensure
focussed and high-quality service provision for all our student
members into the future.
PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF THE POSITION (THE GENERAL NATURE, LEVEL, PURPOSE,
AND OBJECTIVES OF THE JOB):
Our Student Advisors provide professional front-line information,
advice, and advocacy services to students in the areas of welfare,
equality and education matters and support the efficient operation of
representation systems and the delivery of core services on site.
PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS:
* Dealing with student ‘casework’ through the provision of
information, advice and representation for students with queries or
problems, guidance on university regulations and procedures and
external organizations (e.g., SUSI, PRTB).
* Maintaining and developing local democracy and administering the
Class Rep system and elections on campus.
* Acting as a local representative of the SU on university
committees on campus to ensure that students can access and avail of
services and that local site administration activities are completed.
PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED BELOW.
HOW TO APPLY
If you feel you are ready for this role and would like to apply,
please submit your CV and completed job application form to - **Apply
on the website**
CLOSING DATE Tuesday *rd July **Apply on the
website** by * am
INTERVIEW DETAILS
Late applications will not be reviewed. Interviews will be taken in
person on Monday *th July **Apply on the
website** in City Campus. Further details will be given to those
candidates who are shortlisted for interview. If in-person interviews
are not possible at the time the candidate will be offered other
virtual options where possible. Canvassing is strictly prohibited.
Due to limited resources, feedback will only be given to candidates
who have been shortlisted for interview.
_TU Dublin SU CLG is an equal opportunities employer._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
