What is the main purpose of the Changemakers’ project?
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are prepared to work with us to co-design and co-develop materials and practices that will facilitate a better sense of community and belonging for students at East Bank. LCF Changemakers will work in partnership with the Academic Developers and other staff at LCF to develop presentations, activities, and strategies.
How and when do Changemakers work?
Changemakers work in person at the East Bank campus 1 day a week (Wednedsay afternoon) for 3 hours for a maximum of 20 weeks.
There will be regular team check-ins with the Academic Developers
What are the duties and responsibilities of Changemakers?
You will work with the Academic Developers, Academic Strategy Team and other staff at LCF as well as ArtsSU to create a set of tools and/or strategies to support course teams to foster and improve feelings of community and belonging at LCF. Your work will include carrying out background research into the ways in which this has been developed theoretically and practically, and talking to students to develop a range of resources appropriate to the diverse student body of LCF.
In addition, you will work in collaboration with the Academic Developers, ArtsSU and relevant Associate Deans to consider how we might activate spaces at East Bank through student-led events.
We actively welcome LCF Alumni and students from ALL diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
Application essentials
Please mention your course/programme/year at UAL.
Please note applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
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Desirable |
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Knowledge
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Knowledge of student and academic life at LCF. |
Knowledge and/or and belonging in higher education. |
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Experience
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Recent experience of completing an undergraduate course at LCF.
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A demonstrable interest in creating material to support students and improve engagement in higher education. |
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Communication Skills
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Effective communication in-person and online. |
Effective communication across diverse staff and student groupsand familiarity with social media platforms/ diverse forms of communication. |
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Teamwork
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Effective team collaboration. |
Experience of working with diverse groups. |
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Creativity and Problem Solving |
Able to work with peers in problem-solving.
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Effective at problem-solving and creating solutions.
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We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.