Student Ambassador

£23,400 - £23,400

Job Description

Consent Ambassadors (2 Posts Available)
About the roles
The University is committed to ensuring a safe campus for all. As part of this work the Student
Wellbeing Service is looking to recruit 2 Consent Ambassadors to assist in the development of preventative initiatives across the University highlighting in particular awareness raising measures on sexual consent and bystander interventions.
Due to the nature of the post, students who are available between start of September 2024 consistently through to 30 June 2025 are only eligible to apply. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications from students who are expected to graduate from the University in December 2024


Pay: per hour ? ?12.00
Hours: A minimum of 10 hours per month will be guaranteed, with an increase in hours during
 busy periods.

How to Apply?
Interested applicants can apply through QWork via the link below.
Please apply through an up-to-date CV with your education and employment history, including any paid and voluntary roles you have undertaken, as well as the experience and skills you acquired.
Please submit a supporting cover letter. There is no minimum or maximum word limit, but a
 minimum suggestion would be 400+ words.
Applications close at 8th September 2024 11:59PM (Belfast time). Late applications will not be accepted.

Please note: we strongly recommend that you complete your application beforehand in a word
processing software such as Microsoft Word. This is so that you can perfect your application, as once it is submitted, you will be unable to amend your application thereafter.

 


MAJOR DUTIES
? To deliver peer directed learning to students on issues of consent and bystander intervention.
? The planning, promotion, delivery and evaluation of ongoing Student-led events around the issue of sexual consent, gender based violence, hate crime, bullying and harassment etc.
? To assist with the development of student resources including producing online content hosted on the Report + Support website.
? To support the Student Wellbeing Service with organising awareness raising campaigns aligned to national and international awareness days/weeks throughout the academic year.

? Assisting with the creation of informed promotional content to highlight events, website and social media
? Familiarisation of and signposting key university support services including in-course disability, Student Wellbeing, Learning Development Service and Graduate School, QUB Accommodation etc
? Work alongside key partners both internal to the University including Schools, QUBSU, Community Engagement, QUB Accommodation etc.
? Assisting with campus duties associated with the Pre-Semester Engagement Programme, orientation and settling in advice and guidance,
? To provide an excellent customer service experience to new and returning students;
? To act as an Ambassador for the University at all times when undertaking the duties of the
post;
? Proactive monitoring of key issues and trends facing students, with meaningful and effective events designed around student insight and engagement; data entry to shared spreadsheets / issues log to provide to supervisors within the Service;
? Assisting with other projects throughout the academic year that help students settle into University life and learn more about the services & support available to them (e.g. Student Disability & Wellbeing Service activity, workshops, mental health awareness campaigns etc.);
? Carry out any other duties which are appropriate to the post as may be reasonably requested by the Supervisor.



Qualifications

Qualifications
 Applicants must be registered students at Queen?s University Belfast for academic year 2024 ? 2025 and for the full period that the post is available, otherwise the application will not be
 considered. (Please note, eligibility restrictions apply to PhD/MPhil applicants based on date of first registration as an undifferentiated research student, as per our code of practice and University Regulations associated with PGR students, in the first instance).
The successful applicant, for whom English is not their first language, must have achieved a minimum pass mark of 6.0 overall for their IELTS (International English Language Test Score) or equivalent. Please note a copy of your IELTS results will be requested by email to your QUB email address following submission of your application).
The successful candidate should be / have been / plan to be a resident in Belfast for their studies
 The successful candidate will commit to flexible working hours per week (?12.00/hour) from week beginning Monday 15th September 2024 until 30 June 2025, working a minimum of 10 hours per month, although hours will vary.
The successful candidate will be required to attend any relevant training required for the post.



Skills

Essential Criteria
 ? Registered students at Queen?s University Belfast for academic year 2024 - 2025 and for the full period that these posts are available, otherwise the application will not be considered. (Please note, eligibility restrictions apply to PhD/MPhil applicants based on date of first registration as an undifferentiated research student, as per the University's
  code of practice and University Regulations associated with PGR students, in the first
instance).
? An awareness of, and a keen interest on the issues of sexual consent, gender based violence, bystander approach, wellbeing and mental health.

? Experience of organising events including booking venues, communicating with attendees, preparing materials, and identifying and resolving issues as they arise;

? Previous experience of working on campaigns including  safe & healthy relationships, gender based violence, bystander approach and equality and diversity issues or wellbeing (in a paid or volunteer capacity).
? Demonstrable experience of taking initiative and solving problems in a working / volunteering environment with minimal supervision;
? Experience of posting engaging content across the main social media platforms and growing audiences;
? Experience with and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications and in the use of the internet as a tool for finding information;
? Willingness to complete the training required to undertake the role;
? Willingness and ability to work flexible hours - must be available for a minimum of 10 hours per month between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday during term time. Some evening work may be required. 
  Additional hours will be available during key periods during the academic year i.e. Pre- Semester/ Welcome period, St Patricks Day etc.
 Desirable Criteria
? Evidence of creating innovative projects.
  

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Experience in conducting literature reviews, quantitative and qualitative data collection and demonstrate high level of analytical capability.

Ability to assess, organise, analyse resources, and communicate effectively, in written form, digital presentations and oral presentations. 

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Skills

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This position is an ideal opportunity for an outstanding candidate to work on a range of projects relating to ethics and sustainability in, for example, small businesses as well as arts and third sector organisations, sustainability initiatives in hard-to-recycle products, and understanding people related aspects in embedding ethics and sustainability in organisations. Further enquiries about the role may be directed in the first instance to Dr Shirley-Ann Hazlett (s.hazlett@qub.ac.uk).

The successful candidate must have permission from their doctoral supervisor/s to participate in this role. 

The closing date for applications is Thursday 10th October 2024.



Qualifications

Enrollment in a PhD Business Management or closely related programme.

 



Skills

Knowledge of and extensive experience in using appropriate online databases (including, but not limited to, ABI Inform, Business Source Premier) to access high quality academic journal articles in the broad areas of business ethics and sustainability. 

Construction of bibliographies related to online searching.

Experience in data input into Excel, SPSS or other related statistical package 

Knowledge of business ethics (and related) theories and practices.

Excellent written communication skills are desirable.  

 

If more than one application from a suitable candidate is received, interviews may be held on Monday 14th and/or Tuesday 15th October 2024. 

 

QBS Connect has a mission to cultivate a QBS community through connections and personal development with three core objectives;

  • Connect students through cultural and socially inclusive activities
  • Build and strengthen student connections with the wider University and the business community
  • Inspire and equip students with Future Ready skills 

QBS Connect is ?for students by students? and we are now recruiting a team of three talented students to join the team for 2024/25.  As a QBS Connect Skills Assistant you will work up to 10 hours per week throughout term time. The role will have a breadth of responsibility as outlined below. 

Responsible for:

Skills Workshop Delivery

  • Delivering and co-delivering skills sessions.
  • Ideation and developing content for activities, events and programs aligned to student demand.

Marketing and Communications

  • Designing and creating marketing content.
  • Creating and delivering student event campaigns through relevant platforms including social media.
  • Sourcing and managing content on QBS communication platforms including Sharepoint.

Operations Management

  • Project management & reporting. 
  • Developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders including AHSS Student Skills Assistants and other delivery partners.
  • Event Logistics including facilities primarily at QBS Student Hub.
  • Tracking student Registrations, Attendance and Event Evaluations.

Recruitment Process:

To apply for this position you must create a short video (maximum 3 minutes) outlining why you are applying, how you meet the criteria and how you could add value to the team. You are required to share a link to the video, do not attach a media file as it will be exceed storage.  It is your responsibility to ensure that the video link is accessible when shared.

In addition to the video please include a brief written summary of why you are applying for the position, how you will add value to the QBS Connect team and what key area you will bring most value to the team (Skills Workshop Delivery OR Marketing and Communications OR Operations Management). This should be text only and not exceed 200 words. You must also tell us what you are studying and what level ? (e.g. MSc Marketing / Level 2 BSc Business Management)

Please send your short paragraph and video link to qbsbusiness@qub.ac.uk 

Applications will be considered quickly upon receipt and therefore we recommend you act quickly to be considered for this role. If you are shortlisted you will receive an invitation to attend a short interview (Teams or in-person depending on panel availability).

Applications close on Monday 7th at 12pm noon.



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Skills

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The successful candidate must be a current student at Queen?s Business School throughout the period of September 2024 ? June 2025.

You should be a confident communicator with experience in public speaking and be technically competent in using MS Office applications.  We are looking for individuals with a capacity to think creatively and work well as part of a team.

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