[…]with the media for the promotion of policy and messages Highly professional phone manner Be comfortable working in a dynamic environment, issuing advice to people with limited applied professional experience and mediating the professional demands of best practice in public relations with the political demands of officers. Desirable competencies Experience in lobbying and public affairs; Experience of research in the academic, social or community sectors Knowledge of the students’ union sector in Ireland Knowledge of the higher education environment. An interest in or willingness to learn and use the Irish language Starting Soon The candidate will be expected to start […]
[…]many career paths available to students and to broaden their minds, and, in turn, their horizons, by forward-planning and thinking about their future careers. USI is always happy to be involved in projects like these, such as the Student Summit and the Grad Fair. We welcome opportunities which focus on the future of the students in Ireland.” gradireland #FYI is a ground-breaking initiative designed to enable students to understand their career options and to help them make better-informed career decisions. Developed in partnership with AHECS, gradireland #FYI has created a series of videos with recent graduates demystifying some of the […]
[…]Simon Harris to reverse the diversion of €12 million from Mental Health Services announced by former Minister for Health Leo Varadkar. USI highlighted the dangers in this diversion this morning, Monday the 9th May, at 10am outside Leinster House. “Over 120,000 people took part in the Pieta House’s Darkness into Light walks last Saturday.” USI President, Kevin Donoghue, said. “The annually increasing numbers of people who come out in the early hours of the morning to support Pieta House’s Darkness into Light reflects how Irish people want mental health to be prioritised. The government needs to prioritise mental health […]
[…]devastating cut to young people’s welfare, we see these tactics as part of a concerted effort by the government – who do not have a jobs strategy or any intention of dealing with the youth crisis – as a means of driving down living conditions for the next generation of workers. And as a means of inducing for what is for tens of thousands of young people every year – forced emigration.” Edited 15.25pm 30 […]
[…]that will be based on a RTB-quality label/certification. Introducing more points of contact for free of charge dispute resolution for students along with a point of contact for USI’s officers to improve and facilitate the procedures. Service: Introducing the Deposit Protection Scheme that will be managed and administered by RTB. Introducing a nationwide training programme for new landlords (also in digs), student accommodation officers and staff members of other relevant organisations with the usage of new technologies. Continuing supporting Union of Students in Ireland’s work to mobilise the landlords to free up the unused spaces in their households. […]
