Disabled Students’ Officer Part-time position Overview of position You will be working to remove the stigma from all disabilities, challenge perceptions and encourage all members of our university to take a positive attitude towards understanding the nature of disability and overcoming prejudices. As the Disabled Students’ officer you will be the main elected spokesperson for students at UAL who as disabled. You will also be a spokesperson for The Student Union (Arts SU) at some national conferences. You will be working closely with students, societies, campaign groups and University staff to make positive change for students in your liberation area. You will attend Student Council Meetings and have regular meetings with the sabbatical officers and staff in the SU to put forward to views of students and prioritise the issues that matter. This could lead to more student led events and activities, campaigning for changes in the curriculum or changes in how recruitment is organised. Benefits What will it cost me? Meet other students Nothing! Develop event planning and production skills We will pay for your travel and Create your own objectives and adapt the role to suit any expenses you incur for any your development training we’ve organised. Be the voice of students Access creative and management/business training for free Develop a greater understanding of student politics Work with people who share your vision and collaborate to improve the future of your colleges. Able to help shape the future of UAL and Arts SU Develop your communication, organisation and leadership skills Develop your teamwork experience Looks great on your CV! Training and support Why should you run SU Staff, College coordinators & Sabbatical Officers will Great opportunity to learn more support you in your role and you will also receive: about SU’s and how they work. Training just before Easter, and more during the Enthusiastic about changes at UAL Summer Passionate making UAL better Additional project specific and optional training An opportunity to make a change sessions like to Chair a and gain excellent skills at the same ‘How Meeting’, Skills’, Skills’ time. ‘Negotiation ‘Presentation Responsibilities How will you do it Represent the voice of students Work closely with Sabbatical Developing community within the college and Officers on relevant issues university by spearheading events and creative Sit on relevant committees at UAL. opportunities for your peers Ensure student views are being heard & acted on at all levels of by representing your peers and acting as the voice of the students with senior staff members. Help students influence the College by developing campaigns around student issues. Direct the creative and strategic direction of Arts SU activity
Disabled Students’ Officer Part-time position Overview of position You will be working to remove the stigma from all disabilities, challenge perceptions and encourage all members of our university to take a positive attitude towards understanding the nature of disability and overcoming prejudices. As the Disabled Students’ officer you will be the main elected spokesperson for students at UAL who as disabled. You will also be a spokesperson for The Student Union (Arts SU) at some national conferences. You will be working closely with students, societies, campaign groups and University staff to make positive change for students in your liberation area. You will attend Student Council Meetings and have regular meetings with the sabbatical officers and staff in the SU to put forward to views of students and prioritise the issues that matter. This could lead to more student led events and activities, campaigning for changes in the curriculum or changes in how recruitment is organised. Benefits What will it cost me? Meet other students Develop event planning and production skills Create your own objectives and adapt the role to suit your development Be the voice of students Access creative and management/business training for free Develop a greater understanding of student politics Work with people who share your vision and collaborate to improve the future of your colleges. Able to help shape the future of UAL and Arts SU Develop your communication, organisation and leadership skills Develop your teamwork experience Looks great on your CV! Nothing! We will pay for your travel and any expenses you incur for any training we’ve organised. Training and support Why should you run SU Staff, College coordinators & Sabbatical Officers will support you in your role and you will also receive: Training just before Easter, and more during the Summer Additional project specific and optional training sessions like ‘How to Chair a Meeting’, ‘Negotiation Skills’, ‘Presentation Skills’ Great opportunity to learn more about SU’s and how they work. Enthusiastic about changes at UAL Passionate making UAL better An opportunity to make a change and gain excellent skills at the same time. Responsibilities How will you do it Represent the voice of students Developing community within the college and university by spearheading events and creative opportunities for your peers Ensure student views are being heard & acted on at all levels of by representing your peers and acting as the voice of the students with senior staff members. Help students influence the College by developing campaigns around student issues. Direct the creative and strategic direction of Arts SU activity Work closely with Sabbatical Officers on relevant issues Sit on relevant committees at UAL.