Student Volunteering and PVA Co-Ordinator

Overall role and context: #SETUW A standby panel may be formed from which vacancies for this role may be filled. The Student Volunteering and PVA Co-ordinator is primarily based in the Student Life and Learning Office as part of the Student Engagement team. Applicants for the post should have excellent people and communication skills. The successful candidate will have a proven ability to work well in a team environment and have demonstrated their ability to use initiative. The role requires a high level interpersonal and communication skills and the capacity to organise and co-ordinate university wide programmes and events. The post holder will be responsible for the development, event management and promotion of student volunteering activities, including the President’s Volunteer Award across all campuses in SETU, and will also provide support to other areas within the Student Supports and Services teams when required. This role will require the post holder to work between the SETU campuses.

Main Responsibilities: • First point of contact for queries from students, staff, community and voluntary organisations with respect to student volunteering opportunities, ensuring timely and accurate information is provided. • Promotion of student volunteering opportunities, both internally and externally to SETU, through networking and relationship development. • Liaise with VP for Student Experience and the Head of Student Life and Learning to implement the SETU Student Volunteering Strategy. • Co-ordination and development of national student volunteer management system, including attending meetings, systems development, and participating in national practitioner working group when required. • Organisation and promotion of volunteering events, with particular responsibility for the annual President’s Volunteer Award ceremony and the student volunteer fair. • Support students with queries on studentvolunteer.ie and President’s Volunteer Award (PVA) applications, aiming to maximise the number of applications. • Work closely with the SETU Student Volunteering and PVA committee including: o Generate statistical and other reports to support operational decision-making. o Organise seminars, fairs, and information sessions aimed at promoting opportunities to the student body. o Monitor and report on student registrations for events, PVA applications, studentvolunteer.ie opportunities etc. o Provide administrative support to the Committee including arranging meetings, minute-taking, managing associated documentation and tracking outputs and actions. • Manage digital marketing communications including creating content, managing social media channels, assisting with campaign building, press releases and promotional production for activities and events. • Contribute to and support other student engagement and student support activities as required including: o Supporting StartSETU orientation and transition activities. o Participate in information events as required. o Student support desk. • The responsibilities of the post holder will change, over time, in line with the on-going, changing and expanding demands of the Student Engagement Team PERSON SPECIFICATION Academic Qualifications • Appropriate first or second class level 8 degree or equivalent from a recognised degree awarding authority

Experience

• At least two years relevant experience of engaging directly with students in the provision of student supports and services in higher education. • Experience of co-ordinating volunteering activities and social impact work. • Experience in developing and managing relationships and contacts, both internal and external as sources of information and expertise to support work activities and programmes. Specific Knowledge and Skills • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including networking and presentation skills, with the ability to engage students in volunteering and other initiatives. • Demonstrate knowledge of how civic engagement activities or student volunteering contribute to a positive and engaged student experience. • High level of initiative, administration and organisational skills. I.T. Skills

• Excellent IT skills including o Microsoft Suite to include Word, Excel & PowerPoint o Online platforms to support student engagement programmes and activities (e.g. Zoom, MS Teams, mentimetre etc.) o Experience of using social media and other appropriate platforms to communicate with students. Specific Personal Qualities • Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills. • Demonstrates flexibility and initiative. Salary

The gross salary scale applicable to this post is €51,211- €61,251 per annum (as at 01/03/2025).