ABOUT THE ROLE
JOB TITLE Peer Mentor Programme Coordinator
LOCATION Primarily DCU Glasnevin campus
UNIT Leadership & Student Engagement. Office of Student Life
REPORTS TO Head of Unit on day-to-day basis(ultimately Director of
Office of Student Life and Director of Student Support & Development
as project sponsors)
GRADE Coordinator Scale ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the
website** ??**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website** p.a
(the successful candidate is likely to be offered the role on the
starting point of this scale)
CONTRACT TYPE Jul **Apply on the website** ?Jun **Apply on the
website***, full-time, **Apply on the website** hours/week Mon ?Fri
(occasional evening/weekend work may be required)
_*an extension beyond Jun ?**Apply on the website** issubject to
funding_
PURPOSE
In pursuit of providing a ?transformative student experience?
(Dublin City University Strategic Plan) and to ?support and enhance
the lives of Dublin City University students? (DCU OSL Mission), the
Office of Student Life and Student Support & Development are
developing a new Peer Mentor Programme Coordinator. We are recruiting
a Peer Mentor Programme Coordinator to help our students thrive at
university. This individual will be responsible for the coordination
and ongoing development of an exceptional Peer Mentoring Programme for
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focusing on our First Year students and their successful transition to
university life initially.
This role is perfect for someone who is proactive, displaying strong
initiative, with a passion for higher education and/or working with
students and ready to hit the ground running. You?ll have a good
understanding of volunteering and volunteer management and will have
some previous experience in project coordination/management and the
roll out of student-facing initiatives.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
PEER MENTORING
* Lead implementation of a Peer-Led Mentor programme across the
University working with internal stakeholders to assist in planning,
coordinating, and recording data related to activities undertaken as
part of this initiative.
* Create initiatives to recruit, train, and retain Peer Mentors
* Liaise and communicate with the student body, student leaders and
student groups to help promote, enhance and deliver the scheme in the
most effective manner
* Be responsible for the coordination of events and the promotion of
the mentoring scheme in conjunction with the OSL and University?s
communication teams
* Be responsible for the co-creation and administration of the
mentoring programme through DCU?s Virtual Learning Environment
TRAINING & QUALITY ASSURANCE
* Create, populate and maintain reporting tools and feedback for
assessment, evaluation and quality assurance purposes;
* Design an evaluation tool to gather stakeholder feedback and
measure effectiveness of the initiative;
* Analyse data and produce quantitative and qualitative reports as
required
* Design, deliver and promote effective training programmes and
events to enable mentors, mentees, and other student leaders to
perform to the best of their ability.
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP
* Conduct a mapping exercise of all current initiatives available to
students (e.g Uaneen award, club or society committee member,
volunteer opportunities, alumni mentoring, class reps, SS&D training
etc.) and design a
* ?DevelopmentFramework? articulating all available
opportunities to students which contribute to their holistic
development
* Work alongside internal and external departments and organisations
to enhance the support and service provided by the Office of Student
Life andwhere appropriate adopt best practices of other groups to suit
our needs
* Other duties and responsibilities as appropriate to the post/unit
and as assigned
PERSON SPECIFICATION
(E = essential, D = desirable criteria)
QUALIFICATIONS
* NFQ Level 8 Honours degree or equivalent(E)
EXPERIENCE
* Minimum of 2 years? experience working in higher education or
not-for-profit organisation(E)
* Experience in volunteerism (E) and managing volunteers (D)
* Proven success in project planning and implementation, and ability
to work effectively in partnership with both internal and external
stakeholders (E)
* Proficiency in recording, assessing and reporting (E)
* Working with students/volunteers supporting a range of strategies
to deliver an effective mentoring/coaching/buddy scheme (D)
* Experience of delivering supports in an educational context (D)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
* Good understanding of current issues and themes in Higher Education
(E)
* Strong understanding of the needs and motivations of volunteers
(E)
* Understanding and commitment to equal opportunities (E)
* Ability to deliver student-centred services (E)
* Proven experience of budget management (E)
* Ability to uphold confidentiality in line with Data Protection
laws (E)
* Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal (E)
* Conducting training needs analysis to help build training (D)
* Adept in the use of new technologies and/or Virtual Learning
Environments such as Moodle, Blackboard, or Canvas (D)
ABOUT THE OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE
The Office of Student Life advances a sense of community, unifying the
institution by embracing the diversity of students, staff, alumni, and
guests. We complement the educational mission of the university and
the development of students as lifelong learners by delivering an
array of cultural, educational, social, and recreational activities,
services, and facilities.
We serve as the heart of the University community and create a
welcoming environment by:
* Operating as a student-centred organisation that engages in shared
decision making and holistic development through employment and
involvement.
* Advocating for inclusivity and equity, fostering respect, and
affirming the identities of all individuals.
* Educating students in leadership, social responsibility and
entrepreneurship and offering first-hand experiences in global
citizenship.
* Providing gathering spaces to encourage formal and informal
community interactions that build meaningful relationships.
OUR VALUES
Everything the OSL does is underpinned by our values. These are our
core guiding principles and are the standard to which we hold
ourselves:
* Open?we are transparent and accessible to all DCU students;
anybody can get involved.
* Inclusive?we want everybody to feel a part of the DCU community,
regardless of who you are, where you come from or your stage of life.
* Supportive?we are there through the highs and lows; providing
valuable services, welcoming spaces, and lively communities.
* Democratic?we listen to your voice, and make sure that your
opinions are heard and that they matter in your own student-led
organisations and to the university.
* Vibrant?college is an important time in any student?s life; we
want to make your time here fun, enjoyable and transformative for all
of the right reasons!
* Compassionate?we are kind and provide non-judgemental support
when and where you need it.
* Collaborative?we are firm believers that ?no man is an
island? and by working together with students, staff, the
University, and beyond, we can achieve great things
* Ambitious?we are brave and bold as an organisation and in how we
enhance student life in DCU. We always strive for excellence.
WHY US?
We?re the opposite of corporate. We?re progressive and passionate
people working to make a difference in a fun and professional
environment. We're committed to equality of opportunity for all. We
want to support diverse and inclusive work environments and are
actively looking for people who share our values. We welcome
applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity,
sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability status. We
pride ourselves on being an inclusive, fun, and dynamic workplace. We
are committed to promoting a positive working environment, and we hold
our staff relationships in high regard.
Some of the excellent benefits of working with DCU OSL include:
* Staff wellbeing is important to us. We offer a time off in lieu
scheme that allows colleagues to take time back after busy periods,
and we encourage everyone to work flexibly around the needs of their
role to help support their work-life balance.
* On top of **Apply on the website**-days annual leave per year, we
also close for a couple of days during the festive break
* We are committed to providing high-quality training and
professional development for our staff. Whether this is a
professionally accredited course, training to boost your skills, or
coaching and mentoring schemes, we offer a rounded approach.
* DCU OSL staff have access to a free and confidential Employee
Assistance Programme that offers mental health, financial, and other
support you may need.
* Our staff also have access to state-of-the-art gym in DCU with a
discount on membership
* Our team get involved with lots of social activities throughout
the year, including our annual off-campus Staff Away Day, a Festive
Party, our Exec Leaving Party, Clubs and Socs Awards and team social
events
HOW TO APPLY
The closing date for applications is **Apply on the website**am,
Monday **Apply on the website**thJune **Apply on the website**
Please reserve the following dates in your diary when you apply:
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**AM, **APPLY ON
THE WEBSITE**TH JUNE **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
Longlist Interviews Week commencing **Apply on the website**st June
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Shortlist Interviews and/or Selection Day Week commencing **Apply on
the website**th June **Apply on the website**
Your application should include:
* A covering letter setting out the motivating factors in your
application and demonstrating how you meet the essential requirements
set out in the Person Specification
* An up to date, detailed CV including all relevant employment
history and expertise
Please send your application to **Apply on the website**
For informal queries about the role or application process, please
contact **Apply on the website**
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
