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.
QualificationsQualifications
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.
SkillsEssential 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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