Job Description
Become a Student Coordinator
We are seeking a PhD student to join Global Skills (GS) team – GS is an exciting initiative now entering its sixth year. The project has been developed to empower undergraduate students to think crtically and creatively about the law, offering skills development opportunities to complement the knowledge they learn as part of the degree programme. GS has been redesigned for the academic year and will focus on the overarching theme of “Law in Arts, Culture and Technnology”. The programme for the year will include workshops, film screenings, panel events and a bookclub. GS requires a coordinator to undertake some of the administrative work involved in the running this project.
Responsibilities
This is an evolving role and currently, it is envisaged that the key responsibilities will be the in the following areas:
GS events planner
1) Work with GS Director Dr Marisa McVey and GS Technical Director Mr Richard Summerville to develop new and exciting events for GS and help organise planned projects.
Point of contact for GS participants
2/ Global Skills participants take part in various events, workshops, and student-led activities. The GS Coordinator will be the first point of contact for participants and will manage the GS platform. Typical duties will involve posting events planners to the GS platform, managing the attendance lists, and answering any queries the participants have.
Social media promotion
3/ Attend and promote (through social media) the events that will be run as part of the project. Attendance at every event is not expected but attendance at key events is necessary (usually two events in semester one and two events in semester two).
Application Process
Interested applicants should complete the following online form by Friday 11th August at 12pm
Application forms available at: https://forms.office.com/e/MaVRMVwDJt
QualificationsEssential Criteria
Currently involved in postgraduate research within the School and of good academic standing.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently and to deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop good working relations with colleagues.
PhD candidate working towards PhD not suitable for UG or Masters students
Skills
The project will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to get involved in a key strategic role within the Law School. Moreover, the individual will have the freedom to impact how this project develops over the next year.
Global Skills has strong support from the Head of School in Law and is viewed by staff as an innovative and exciting initiative and so to be a part of this team will add a valuable skillset to a PhD CV including: student mentoring, administrative experience, workshop organisation, project planning and reviewing student projects.
After the completion of 40+ hours of activity students will have the opportunity to submit an application for Researcher Plus Route A or B
http://www.qub.ac.uk/graduate-school/development/researcher-plus/
The posts will require a commitment of 2-6 hours per week during the academic year for which the post holder will receive a payment of £10.90 per hour.
For any further information required, please contact Dr Marisa McVey (m.mcvey@qub.ac.uk)
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