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Call for ISSU Charitable Trustee: Student Advocacy Director (Irish Second-Level Students' Union)

Please note: Shortlisted applications will only be considered from Alumni of the Irish Second-Level Students' Union former officer panel as recent intimate organisation knowledge is vital for this post.  

The role:

The ISSU are seeking a trustee to act as a Student Advocacy Director. The Board are particularly interested in individuals with recent and relevant experience in/or knowledge of the Irish Second-Level Students’ Union.

The organisation:

The Irish Second Level Students' Union is the umbrella body for student councils in secondary schools in Ireland. Founded in 2008, it works towards an education system in which students are recognised as an official partner in creating a student-centred education that truly caters to their needs.The ISSU believes in empowering students, regardless of their background, to use their voice and become active citizens in society. The ISSU continues to grow as an organisation and bring the student voice to issues of a national interest

General Trustee duties of a Charity Trustee & Company Director:

  • Comply with the charity’s governing documents

  • Ensuring charity is complying with its charitable purpose for the public benefit

  • Acting in the best interest of the charity

  • Act with reasonable care and skill

  • Manage the assets of the charity

Charity trustees may not profit from carrying out their duties as a charity trustee. Board members do not receive remuneration for Board membership. Travel and Subsistence will be paid in line with ISSU policy and public sector rates.

Grounds for being disqualified from being a charity trustee include if a person:

  • is adjudicated bankrupt;

  • enters into a formal court approved insolvency arrangement with the Insolvency Service of Ireland;

  • is convicted on indictment of an offence; and

  • is a company that is in the course of being wound up.

Candidate specification requirements and responsibilities include the following:

  • Providing input to the strategic direction of the organisation and contributing with insight

  • Providing oversight and experience of strategy formulation

  • Organisational administrative policy formulation and implementation, as required 

  • A deep appreciation and knowledge of the Irish Second-Level Students’ Union’s objectives and structures

  • Advocating for and providing a voice for Student’s interest at voice at Board level, liaising with the National Student Executive, Monitoring Committee and Regional Fora on a regular basis.

  • An understanding of and commitment to our mission and values 

  • Commitment to highest levels of corporate governance

  • Additional experience with youth organisations/student representative organisations would be an asset

Board Meetings:

There will be a minimum of 4 board meetings a year, with some committee work outside of these meetings. Meetings are held in Liberty Hall, Dublin. Meetings can also be held virtually from time to time and voting would take place virtually.

Term of Office: 

The term of office will be two years with the possibility of renewable by agreement of the Board for an additional term of two years, if the trustee desires.

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We're Hiring: Student Voice Development Manager

We’re hiring a new Student Voice Development Manager to join our team!

The Student Voice Development Manager will manage the secretarial functions of the Irish Second-Level Students’ Union and will have responsibility for delivering organisational growth, fulfilling administrative and research/communications functions and is tasked with executing ISSU policy.

The role also includes representative responsibilities in line with the ISSU’s objective of supporting student voice. The successful candidate will be tasked with fostering the continued development of the national organisation and enabling the work of the ISSU National Student Executive.

CONTRACT LENGTH: Reporting to the Board of Directors and to be employed on a two year fixed-term contract, and subject to completion of a 6-month probation period.

WORKING HOURS: 37.50 hours (on a flexi-time basis). Occasional out-of-office hours may be required.

For more information and to apply online, see careers.issu.ie

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We're hiring: Student Engagement and Development Officer

The ISSU Student Engagement and Development Officer will manage the ISSU National Office and will have responsibility for the communications, student engagement, research and developmental strategies of the organisation.SALARY: €24,000 pro rata p.a.CONTRACT LENGTH:  Reporting to the Board of Directors and to be employed on a permanent contract, and subject to completion of a 6-month probation period - subject to continued funding for the role.WORKING HOURS: 35.00 hours (on a flexi-time basis).  Occasional out-of-office hours may be required.OVERVIEW:The successful candidate will manage the daily business of the Head Office of the ISSU and coordinate the execution of ISSU policy with responsibility for communications, student engagement, research and development. The successful candidate will be tasked with supporting the continued development of the organisation through increasing ISSU membership, working to build on existing regional structures and supporting the work of the ISSU National Student Executive.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Liaising with schools and student councils to develop and expand the membership of the ISSU
  • Engagement with the ISSU’s membership base through nationwide school visits, student council training sessions and regional events
  • Coordinating Student Council consultation sessions and other events
  • Development of resources for student councils
  • Education and student welfare policy research and report writing
  • Updating and maintaining the ISSU’s social media outlets
  • Assisting the ISSU National Student Executive in fulfilling their remit
  • Promotion of the iConnect Card
  • Supporting the development and growth of the ISSU
  • Advocacy and representation including attending events on behalf of the ISSU, where necessary
  • Maintain ISSU’s databases
  • General administration and office management

PERSON DESCRIPTION:

  • A minimum of one year’s experience with a youth or student organisation;
  • Enthusiasm and commitment to ISSU’s objectives;
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent proven relevant experience;
  • Some knowledge and experience of the Irish education system and the voluntary/non-profit/youth work sector;
  • Project management experience;
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
  • Comprehensive grasp of modern media and communications;
  • Motivated and driven;
  • Demonstratable track record of building and developing relationships;
  • Excellent drafting, proofing, and information delivery skills;
  • Excellence in communicating in English in a variety of contexts;
  • Excellent ICT proficiency;
  • Ability and initiative to work independently and as a self-starter;
  • Demonstrable ability to work well in a team;
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment;
  • Attention to detail especially online and in other communications;
  • Full clean driver’s licence preferable.

The position is based at ISSU’s national office in Dublin. Hours are based on a 35.00 hour week and 21 days of holidays p.a. This post involves travel within the State with time off in lieu of working evenings/at weekends.A high level of integrity, accountability, confidentiality, responsibility and flexible, constructive engagement is required in carrying out these duties.The ISSU Child Protection Policy and Garda Vetting Procedures for the safeguarding of young people apply.The Irish Second-Level Students’ Union is an equal opportunities employer.APPLICATIONSApplications should be in the form of a letter of application and CV submitted online via http://careers.issu.ieDEADLINE : 5pm Monday 18th July 2016

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Exciting opportunity to join the ISSU team

Outline Job Specification

Irish Second-Level Students’ Union Limited

POSITION: STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

This outlines the post of the ISSU Student Engagement and Development who will steer the development of research, communications and membership engagement of the ISSU.SALARY: €24,000 pro rata p.a.CONTRACT LENGTH:  Reporting to the General Secretary and to be employed on a fixed-term contract of two years, confirmed after successful completion of a 6-month probation period - subject to funding.WORKING HOURS: 35.00 hours (on a flexi-time basis).  Occasional out-of-office hours may be required.OVERVIEW:They will manage the daily business of the Head Office of the ISSU and coordinate the execution of ISSU policy, and is tasked with increasing ISSU membership.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Liaising with schools and student councils to develop and expand the membership of the ISSU
  • Maintain ISSU databases
  • Coordinating Student Council consultation sessions
  • Development of resources for student councils
  • Updating and maintaining ISSU social media outlets
  • Assisting the ISSU National Student Executive in fulfilling their remit
  • Promotion of iConnect Card
  • General administration
  • Advocacy and representation
  • Education policy research and report writing
  • Organisational development

PERSON DESCRIPTION:

  • A minimum of one year’s experience with a youth or student organisation;
  • Enthusiasm and commitment to ISSU’s objectives;
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent proven relevant experience;
  • Some knowledge and experience of the Irish education system/voluntary/non-profit/youth work sector;
  • Project management experience;
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
  • Comprehensive grasp of modern communication media;
  • Motivated and driven;
  • Demonstrable track record of building and developing relationships;
  • Excellent copy writing, proofing, and information distribution skills;
  • Excellence in communicating English in a variety of contexts;
  • Excellent ICT proficiency;
  • Demonstrate ability to work well in a team;
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment;
  • Attention to detail, especially in an online environment;
  • Ability and initiative to work independently and as a self starter.

The position is based at ISSU’s national office in Dublin. Hours are based on a 35.00 hour week and 21 days of holidays p.a. This post involves travel within the state with time off in lieu of working evenings/at weekends.A high level of integrity, accountability, confidentiality, responsibility and flexible, constructive engagement is required in carrying out these duties.The ISSU Child Protection Policy and Garda Vetting Procedures for the safeguarding of young people apply. The Irish Second-Level Students’ Union is an equal opportunities employer. APPLICATIONS Applications should be in the form of a letter of application and CV. It should be submitted by email to recruitment@issu.ie with “STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICER” in the subject line or post to: General SecretaryIrish Second-Level Students’ UnionISSU 9th FloorLiberty HallDublin 1DEADLINE : 5pm on 2nd September 2014 

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