Your Role
You will lead new Mature, Part-time & Carers Students' Network and oversee the development of an engaging, dynamic and rewarding community of mature, part-time and students with caring responsibilities and represent their interests and needs to the Union. Working with the Welfare & Community Officer, represent these collective interests to UCL and beyond.
Issues You May Work On
As a Student Officer, you will work closely with students and Sabbatical Officers. Issues may vary depending on student concern. However, previous Officers have worked on issues such as:
- Community building and social events.
- Networking and skills support.
- Working with the Postgraduate Officer and the Welfare & Community Officer to lobby national government for more for funding mature students.
Meetings You Will Attend
- Welfare & Community Zone – Five meetings throughout the year.
Your Eligibility
Any continuing UCL student who is registered as a part-time student at UCL or began an undergraduate course after the age of 21, or a postgraduate course after the age of 24. Or Any continuing UCL student with caring responsibilities. This includes anyone who provides unpaid care for a child or for a friend or family member who, due to illness, disability, a mental health issue or an addiction cannot cope without their support.
Time Required For Role
This is a part-time, unpaid position. You are expected to attend Welfare and Community Zone and a range of additional events, approx. 20-25 hours per term. This role allows job shares.
Welcome and Training
The role is supported by a full programme of training, development and support to help build all of the skills and knowledge required and to support longer term personal development. This includes a two day training session at the end of May/Start of June.
If you have any questions, please email - su.elections@ucl.ac.uk.