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The President

The President represents all students and plays a leading role on major campaigns on student issues, strategic developments of the Students’ Association and Abertay University, as well as key projects and events.

The role involves working on matters that affect the lives of students with the University and Students’ Association.

  • The President is a prominent face of the Students’ Association and may deal with press and media enquiries and represent the Students’ Association when liaising with external organisations.
  • The President actively promotes the ideas and needs of students and leads on the development and delivery of campaigns.
  • The President sits on university decision-making bodies, including the University Court and main committees.
  • The President is a member of the Trustee Board. The board has the ultimate legal and financial responsibility for Abertay Students’ Association.
  • The President’s remit covers education, including teaching and learning, as well as representation.

 

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 President, you need to be passionate about improving Abertay University and the Students Association.

Having led a group is helpful but not essential!

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 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 President must work outside of these hours, meeting students, attending events or conferences.

  • 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.)
  • Develop and sustain a good working relationship with Abertay University and organisations that can work for the interests of students, (e.g., NUS, SPARQS, Dundee City Council, etc.)
  • Lead and develop campaigns and projects, within the remit of the President 
  • Sit on Abertay University Court, as well as other university and local community committees
  • Be accountable to students, both informally and formally through bodies such as Student Representative Council (SRC)
  • Salary – £21,001
  • Taking action on student matters that you’re passionate about 
  • Make a long-lasting impact on student life at Abertay
  • Develop your communication, organisational, event planning, teamwork and leadership skills
  • 29 days annual leave plus 8 days leave over Christmas and New Year

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, Welfare, Student Development, Design, Website maintenance, and crafting the strategic direction of The Students' Association.

How to nominate yourself

Read how to nominate yourself, the deadline is Tuesday 5th March 23:59pm. 

Any further questions?

Please email hello@abertaysa.com, s.kennedy@abertay.ac.uk, or call 01382 308356. 

Drop into the ASA office, open 9-5 weekdays, opposite the main lecture theatre on Level 2 of the Kydd building and speak to Sophie or Elley.