Job Description

Job Purpose

Student Researcher will contribute to the design and delivery of research projects to understand the needs and views of GSU members. The post holder will be responsible for a variety of tasks in collaborating on planning research projects, the delivery of those projects, and analysing data to form recommendations.

Duties and key responsibilities

Planning Research Projects

• Contribute ideas and expertise to research projects commissioned by GSU members, relevant GSU departments, and the University.
• Contribute to the research methodology and design of projects, with the goals of the project and an understanding of GSU’s membership in mind.
• Contribute ideas to the format of communication materials advertising projects.
• Ensure that all research projects are accessible to all relevant sections of GSU’s diverse membership, and that projects facilitate the representation of the most marginalised members.

Delivering Research Projects

• Copy write communication materials to advertise research projects to GSU members.
• Be an active part of the delivery of projects to students, including but not limited to: facilitating focus groups, canvassing students in University facilities and distributing communication materials.
• Be active in the student community when developing and promoting research projects.
• Collaborate in the delivery of events to promote research projects.
• Analyse data gathered from projects and present findings in clear written format.
• Collaborate with GSU staff, elected representatives, and GSU members in creating recommendations based on the data gathered.
• Present data to democratic forums and elected representatives within GSU to help others understand the findings of the data and suggest recommendations.
• Collaborate with GSU staff on measuring the impact of research, and recommending improvements to the process.

Duties and Key Responsibilities

General Responsibilities

• Represent and be an ambassador for GSU.
• Be flexible and carry out other associated duties as may arise, develop, or be assigned in line with the broad remit of the position.
• Maintain and improve competencies through continuous professional development.
• Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.
• Support and promote liberation, diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace.
• Treat with confidentiality any personal, private, or sensitive information about individual organisations and or clients or staff and data.
• Actively seek better ways to assist GSU in its effort to become a more sustainable workplace.
• Any other duties commensurate with the accountabilities of the post.

Personal Specification

Experience

• Writing reports based on research.
• Managing multiple priorities at the same time.
• Desired: An academic or employment background in designing and delivering research projects using quantitative and qualitative data.
• Desired: Understanding and/or experience of Postgraduate study.

Skills and abilities

• Clear communication skills, in both virtual and physical settings.
• Ability to troubleshoot difficult situations, and deal with them calmly, efficiently and effectively.
• Writing skills – produce reports and ability to write succinct documents on complex areas.
• IT skills at a level that supports report writing, email, internet and database.
• Time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to engage and motivate others.
• Self-motivated with the confidence to work alone but can also work co-operatively and flexibly as part of a team.
• Ability to stay focused and efficient in the face of changing priorities.

Knowledge

• Some knowledge of University of Greenwich, including student demographics.
• Understanding of issues relating to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Liberation, and how this applies to Universities.

Education and training

• Must be a current University of Greewich student for Academic Year 2022-23.

Personal attributes and other requirements

• Works well in a team with a flexible approach to work
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities. An ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work.
• Commitment to the values and ethos of the Organisation

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