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Title: Programme Representative (PR)
Unit: Student and Alumni Relations Unit
Reports to: Programme Representative Network (PRNet) Coordinator
Term length: 1 to 2 years
Please note: Programme Representatives must be current students or alumni of the programme they represent. We are only hiring currently for programmes which do not already have a PR. Please find a list of all current PRs on this page.
Responsibilities:
Be an ambassador of EMA within your programme, and an ambassador of your programme within EMA.
Promote Erasmus Mundus through various events, activities, and networking.
Respond to queries and requests from prospective students interested in your programme, and assist prospective students with questions, general advice, sharing experiences, and facilitating contact with stakeholders.
Support the formation of a community of graduates and students in your programme.
Supporting job placement and professional development of EMA members.
Lead events, activities, and projects that consistently improve the Erasmus Mundus experience for your fellow students and alums.
Manage the public email address for your programme promptly.
Attend a monthly Programme Representative Network virtual meeting.
Requirements:
Essential
EMA membership (not necessarily a PR), Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters and Doctorates Student / Alum. Please either confirm your membership or sign-up in the EMA Community Portal.
Desire to be the visible representative of your programme for the entire Erasmus Mundus community
Desirable
Knowledge of Erasmus Mundus programmes and our organisation;
Experience with project management, event management, and managing teams (preferred but not mandatory);
Ability to work effectively with dynamic and diverse staff and coordinate work across time zones and with a geographically distributed team;
Proactive, willing and able to take ownership of tasks to ensure that the requirements of the role are met;
Deep understanding of the issues, queries, and requirements that your fellow students and alums have related to your programme, their personal and professional development, and Erasmus Mundus;
Good public speaking skills (preferred, but not mandatory).
How you benefit:
Gain experience with public speaking;
Gain experience planning events and attending intercultural networking events;
Gain experience and new skills related to remote work;
Gain the benefits associated with working in a diverse and multicultural team, becoming friends with new people, and volunteering your time for a greater cause!
Overall hours: Around 12 hours per month, depending on necessity. All remote work, with the possibility of some travel (for example to the General Assembly, ESAA trainings, etc).
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