The Vice President
The Vice President represents all students and plays a leading role on major campaigns on student issues, strategic developments of the Students’ Association, as well as projects and key events.
The role involves taking a lead role in supporting societies and events such as our Freshers Fayre, end-of-year party and welcome activities.
- The Vice President will work with ASA staff and each Executive Committee member to implement the priorities set out in officer manifestoes and decisions made by bodies of Abertay Students' Association (e.g., Student Representative Council, etc.).
- The Vice President will develop and sustain a good working relationship with Abertay University and organisations that can work for the interests of students, (eg. NUS, SPARQS, Dundee City Council).
- The Vice President will lead and develop campaigns and projects, within the remit of the Vice-President Sit on Abertay University Court, as well as other university and local community committees.
- The Vice President will be accountable to students, both informally and formally through bodies such as Student Representative Council (SRC).
Any Abertay Student!
You do not need to be graduating this year. The University allows all students of all stages of study to take a year out of their course. In standing for Vice-President, you need to be passionate about improving Abertay University and the Students’ Association.
As the role involves being a member of the Trustee Board, you cannot have been convicted of an offence involving deception or dishonesty (unless the conviction is spent), and you cannot have a history of bankruptcy.
If this sounds like it could be you, you should nominate yourself for Vice-President!
July 1st 2024 – June 30th 2025
Before this date, it is likely that the post holder will work with current officers on some projects, and they will go through a period of handover at the end of June. The hours are full-time (35 hours a week), but flexible.
From time to time the Vice-President must work outside of these hours, meeting students, attending events or conferences - however, you will receive Time Off In Lieu if you work more.
- £24,000 salary
- 41 days annual leave
- Casual dress code
- Flexible hours and hybrid working
- Sets you up for any job - develop your communication, organisation, event planning, teamwork and leadership skills
- Take action on student matters that you’re passionate about
- Make a long-lasting impact on student life at Abertay
The Associations' staff will support you in your role and you will receive:
- Ongoing job-specific training throughout the year
- Individual training to suit your needs
- Opportunities to attend conferences and external training days
- Expert guidance in areas of: education, representation, democracy, governance, sustainable behaviours, third-sector operations, student success, event planning, communications, and design.
How to nominate yourself
Read how to nominate yourself - the deadline is Thursday13th March 12pm.
Any further questions?
Please email hello@abertaysa.com, s.kennedy@abertay.ac.uk, or call 01382 308356.
Drop into the ASA office, open 10-4 weekdays, on the ground floor of the Library and speak to Sophie or Elley.
