UL Student Life is hiring a Senior Coordinator - Clubs & Societies at UL Student Life. This is a permanent role based at the new state-of-the-art Student Centre at University of Limerick, working 35 hours per week.

Overview:

UL Student Life is the representative body for over 19,000 students at University of Limerick. 

Our Vision is to be a world-renowned trailblazing students’ body recognised for championing students and delivering the best university life experience. By taking an open, inclusive, and non-judgemental approach, we will create an environment enabling students to foster lifelong relationships during their time in university.

Our Mission is to continuously improve the lives of students by welcoming them into a friendly, fun environment that gives a real sense of belonging. We are committed to supporting the ever-changing needs of students in modern day society. As a team, we work together, listening, adapting, and ultimately improving our students’ university life experience.

Our Values: Student-led and student-centred; Committed to acting with integrity; Inclusive and welcoming; Professionally organised; Collaborative; Innovative; Representative of all in UL; Responsive to students’ needs; Adaptive to students’ demands.

Competencies: The 5 key behaviours and competencies we look for in our team are: Creativity; Teamwork & Collaboration; Self-Management; Communications and Student Centred.

Role Purpose:

The Senior Coordinator – Clubs & Societies reports to and supports the Head of Student Engagement in the strategic development and effective delivery of the Clubs & Societies function. The role includes line management responsibility for the Clubs & Societies staff team and provides leadership and oversight across a diverse network of 77 student-led Clubs & Societies, supported by more than 900 volunteer committee members.

The Senior Coordinator leads the Clubs & Societies Department in providing high-quality support, services, guidance and training to volunteer committees and their wider memberships. This includes ensuring the effective implementation of established policies and procedures across key areas including health and safety, insurance, legal and regulatory requirements, grievance processes and financial management.

The role also supports and works within the student-led governance structures for Clubs & Societies, including the Clubs & Societies Council and Clubs & Societies Executive, ensuring volunteers are supported to participate effectively in the governance and development of Clubs & Societies.

The Senior Coordinator will also oversee the effective use of the bespoke UL Wolves platform, which supports the administration, governance and day-to-day operation of Clubs & Societies and enables committees and the Department to deliver services and supports to their members.

This is a dynamic and varied leadership role requiring an energetic, collaborative and highly organised professional with the ability to support staff and student volunteers while contributing to the continued development of a vibrant student community.

Working at UL Student Life:

These is a permanent position with UL Student Life, 35 core office hours per week, based at the Student Centre, University of Limerick.

A salary scale of €47,000-€55,000 per annum depending on experience, will apply to the successful candidate and a probationary period.

UL Student Life offers you the opportunity to work in an exciting and progressive environment and enjoy great staff benefits including:

• Flexible & Hybrid Working
• A contributory pension scheme
• Maternity & Paternity benefit
• Annual leave of 26 days, exclusive of public holidays, company days and wellbeing days
• Sick Pay & Income Continuance Scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted gym membership
• Bike to Work Scheme

key responsibilities and person specification: 

To see the full job description, including key responsibilities and person specification follow the link below.

Senior-Coordinator-Clubs-Societies-Job-Description

How to apply:

Please send a cover letter and CV to ulslrecruit@ul.ie outline clearly, how your experience matches the essential experience and qualifications required for this role. 

Please mark your application ‘Application for Clubs & Societies Senior Coordinator’ in the subject field of your email. 

Further informal enquiries about the role can be directed to ulslrecruit@ul.ie with ‘Query on Senior Coordinator – Clubs & Societies role’ in the subject.