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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 of Academia & Welfare 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 of Academia & Welfare actively promotes the ideas and needs of students and leads on the development and delivery of campaigns.
    • Create and/or promote opportunities for students to get involved in shaping their academic experiences.
    • Create and/or promote opportunities to support the health and wellbeing of students.
  • The President of Academia & Welfare sits on university decision-making bodies, including the University Court and main committees.
  • The President of Academia & Welfare is a member of the Trustee Board. The board has the ultimate legal and financial responsibility for Abertay Students’ Association.
  • Key contact for university on all matters of student opinion on matters related to learning, teaching and research.
  • The President of Academia & Welfare 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 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 President!

June 29th 2026 – June 25th 2027

Before this date, the post holder will work with current officers on some projects, and they will go through a week of handover at the end of June - this is all paid! 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 - however, you will receive Time Off In Lieu if you work more.

  • £24,000 salary
  • 33 days annual leave + 8 days off at winter break
  • 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 Association's 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 Wednesday 18th March at 4pm. 

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.