DUSA is a charity and as such, its governance and strategic direction are led by its Board of Trustees. The Executive make up the student representatives on the Board. Still, its membership also comprises up to six “Additional Trustees” who have been appointed due to their professional knowledge and experience.
It is very important when you are considering if these roles are right for you, you can have a look at the below-mentioned questions that can help you introspect if you can meet the needed criteria:
—> Can you work collaboratively with professional staff and student representatives?
—> Will you deliver campaigns, events and other activities which improve the lives of students?
—> Are you a hardworking individual who is committed to improving the student experience?
—> Are you adaptable and willing to respond to changing and challenging situations?
—> Can you work and collaborate effectively with a diverse range of partners and balance priorities and opinions to achieve positive outcomes?
—> Can you put personal opinions and views aside and act in the best interest of DUSA as a charity?
—> Are you willing to work outside regular hours?
—> Can you effectively represent DUSA and the students you will serve to local and national stakeholders?
You can nominate yourself for the following roles based on your interest and commitment level:
Full-time roles, offering over £19,000 Annual Salary
> President: The President acts as the lead representative, figurehead and spokesperson for DUSA and for the whole University of Dundee students.
> Vice President of Academia: This role enhances the student learning experience and works closely with the University to develop quality assurance in education, equal opportunities and international student relations.
> Vice President of Representation: Responsible for facilitating student representation throughout the University, the Vice President of Representation (VPR) coordinates all student elections, and training for representatives and is the first point of contact for any related matters.
> Vice President of Student Wellbeing: The Vice President of Student Wellbeing (VPSW) is responsible for leading DUSA’s welfare campaigns including sexual health, mental health wellbeing and healthy living.
Voluntary/unpaid roles
> Vice President of Student Activities: The Vice President of Student Activities (VPSA) oversees the management of over 160 societies at DUSA and supports students to find new opportunities to develop their interests, talents and skills outside their academic studies.
> Vice President of Community: The post holder will aim to increase the involvement and engagement of students through a range of activities, including student representation, campus politics, student activities, fundraising, and more.
> Vice President of Fundraising: The Vice President of Fundraising is the lead representative for the Raising and Giving (RAG) campaign, managing the election of DUSA’s annual RAG charity and having oversight on any related RAG projects across the year.
Nominations lines will be opening soon, keep an eye on this space to stay updated with all the news related to the executive elections 2023 at DUSA. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us at vpr@dusa.co.uk
Priyanka Joshi is a web content writer and advice & support officer at DUSA.
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