Could YOU be the next VP Undergraduate (Education and Welfare)?
Being VP Education is such a fantastic experience. You have the opportunity to gain skills and experience in things that most people won't experience until they are much older. From running campaigns, reading papers and being a trustee for both the university and the SU. Whatever your priorities, you can make the job what you want it to be!"
(Gina Dunn, VP Education 2021/22)
Sabbatical Officer roles are far from your typical job experience and will place you in a working environment which will encourage you to develop a new set of skills to engage an audience of 30,000 students, whilst also challenging and supporting university stakeholders.
The Vice President Undergraduate (Education and Welfare) supports the promotion and faciliation of the Student Academic Representation system and works closely with the Student Voice team and wider-University to impact positive academic change across the University. They act as a key liaison for the Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education and Students, College Deans and Heads of School on academic issues, as well as lobbying for the provision of University, Students' Union and NHS welfare services for students, contionously evaluating the existing welfare provisions and looking for ways in which they can be improved.
We want to make sure that you are equipped with as much knowledge as possible to alleviate any doubts/queries you may have, so please find below some FAQs which may answer some questions you have about the role. If you have any more and would like them answered, please do not hesitate to contact us through Elections@cardiff.ac.uk
This is a full-time position, based at our Cathays Campus, and is fixed-term from 1st July 2023-30th June 2024. The annual salary is over £20k and newly elected Sabbatical Officers will be provided with a comprehensive induction and training, so don't worry if you don't know everything yet!
VP Undergraduate (Education and Welfare) FAQs
What is it like meeting important University staff?
Honestly, a bit daunting at first, but lots of them really value student opinion and care what you have to say. You have to remind yourself that students chose you to represent them, so even if it is a little scary, you are important too!
What student wins has the VP Education had before?
Lobbied the university to increase the number of books you can get out from 15-35, created a personal tutor signposting document and gained free printing in the SU!
How can I represent all students at Cardiff when I've only studied one course?
You will have the Education Executive committee to use as a soundboard across plenty of different schools and access to the academic reps, who are always keen to give you direct feedback.