Summary
This role is part of the Student Activities department working collectively with colleagues delivering the Guild’s student groups, societies, activities and volunteering work as part the Engagement Directorate.
The Student Groups Coordinator roles are to develop the capacity of the student groups within the Guild to enable students to maximise their potential. The support will include the administration of relevant training, tailored support for specific initiatives and assisting groups to plan for their year through attracting membership and delivering their activities.- We are looking for applicants who have experience of dealing with customers both face-to-face and online, over the telephone and via e-mail, with twelve months relevant experience in an administrative role and responsibility for managing and developing administrative systems; along with experience of developing relationships with students and stakeholders to deliver objectives.
Job Description
The Student Groups Coordinator role is to support delivery of the Student Groups departmental plan. We expect Coordinators to help to create an inclusive and engaging environment for all.
The role is required:
· To support students to participate in student-led groups and activities to maximise their enjoyment, potential and sense of community
· To ensure the effective administration, training and support for events/initiatives and support for groups to plan for the year, attract members and deliver their activities
Success in the role will require a highly student and customer focused approach together with an emphasis on teamwork. The role involves collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a positive ambassador for the Guild and facilitating under-represented groups to find a comfortable place here. Supporting a culture of ambitious targets and a positive team spirit are also key. Coordinators are expected to follow the Guild’s competency framework, which should be read in conjunction with this job description.
