About this role
This role is an exciting opportunity to join our Advocacy team, playing a central part in shaping and championing the student voice across Falmouth University and the University of Exeter Cornwall Campuses.
As the Academic Representation Coordinator, you will plan, manage, and lead the operational support for our academic representation system, empowering student representatives at every level to effectively advocate for their peers. From designing and delivering training and resources, to building strong relationships with university staff and closing the loop on student feedback, your work will be at the heart of creating a genuine partnership between students and their institutions.
The ideal candidate is someone who is enthusiastic about working with and empowering students, with a proactive approach and the organisational skills to match. You are a confident communicator who can work across a range of stakeholders, from student reps and sabbatical officers to university partners, and you take pride in finding solutions and driving meaningful change. You are comfortable working both collaboratively and independently, bringing energy and structure to everything you do.
This post is a permanent position working on a 1.0 contract, which is 35 hours per week. A flexible approach to working hours is required. As an organisation we do have an agile working programme. For this role the successful candidate will be required to work across Penryn, Falmouth, and Truro campuses for contracted hours due to the collaborative and student-facing nature of the role. Working hours and patterns will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate.
The Academic Representation Coordinator job description outlines full requirements of the role.
About us
You will be employed directly by The SU. We are a membership-led charity; run by students, for students. We represent students from two different universities: Falmouth University and the University of Exeter.
- Falmouth University has a history of more than 100 years of creative thinking and design innovation. Established in 1902 as Falmouth School of Art, they have grown to become a digital innovation hub, delivering impact for lives and economies through the development of new knowledge, solutions, services and products.
- The University of Exeter is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world. They combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017.
How to Apply
To apply, complete both parts of the Application form and email to jobs@thesu.org.uk.
For an informal conversation about this opportunity, please contact Saranna Chipper-Keating, Head of Advocacy at Saranna.ChipperKeating@thesu.org.uk
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The closing date for this position is Tuesday 16 June at 09:00.
Interviews will take place online via MS Teams on Monday 29 June.
Start date: As soon as possible.