Would you like to help the Manchester Met community in a formal role as an adjudicator?

The University and the Students’ Union are inviting applications to join a pool of students who will be part of the University panels that make decisions on misconduct allegations, academic appeals, and complaints. Independent panel members are needed to ensure that students are a key part of the decision-making processes. This is an interesting role which gives an insight into University procedures, whilst providing useful paid work experience.

We are looking for students with a relevant range of experiences and personal characteristics. We are particularly interested in BAME students, students with volunteering experience and students from professionally regulated courses.

 

Working within an inclusive, empowering, and aspirational culture, you’ll play a key role in providing specialist support to students at Manchester Met. The role involves advising individual students on a range of issues, completing casework (such as writing on behalf of a student) and representing them at hearings and tribunals.

Who are we? 

Located in the heart of Manchester, The Union is part business, part charity, part membership body. Operating independently from Manchester Metropolitan University, our aim is to support and represent each one of our student members. Each year our growing team of around 50 full time and up to 100 part time staff, work alongside elected student leaders to make change, improve lives and help fulfil student potential.

Winner of the 2021 Think Student award for the best campaign supporting diversity, The Union is one of 550 students’ unions across the country. And we’re one of the most exciting - with over 38,000 student members and 100 student groups, a huge range of services and a bold strategy.

What's the job? 

Working alongside the SU Advice Centre Manager in consultation with Student Case Management.

• You will be a student member on University Level 2 Misconduct Panels, Assessment Disciplinary Panels, Academic Appeals and Complaints Panels whilst acting in accordance with university procedures and policies
• You will consider what should happen when a complaint from a student has not been resolved at an informal level
• As a panel member you will be required to consider the evidence, explore the credibility of the statements, and make decisions
• You will undertake all training as required
• You will attend preparation meetings, support sessions and panel hearings as required (you will be paid for all of these)
• You will fully contribute to panel decision making discussions and assist the Chair in articulating formal responses
• You will remain free of and be fully open about any potential conflict of interests
• You will be compliant with the relevant University policies and regulations

Person specification

• Balanced, impartial, reflective, and able to see several different perspectives of a single issue
• Maintain high levels of confidentiality and professionalism at all times
• Able to influence discussion in an inclusive, professional, and persuasive manner
• A strong sense of community service
• Analytical and logical
• Discreet and understanding of the need for confidentiality
• Independent and able to make immediate decisions when required
• Self-aware and able to recognise own mood and seek support when available
• Excellent appreciation of diversity and inclusivity in practice
• Have not been found to have committed a level 2 breach of the University Student Code of Conduct, have not been deemed professionally unsuitable or have not been found to have committed severe academic misconduct

Why apply?

There has never been a better time to work for The Union. Based just off Oxford Road, in the centre of vibrant Manchester, The Union will train you thoroughly, reward you well and encourage you to build a long-term career that inspires you.

The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces. In return for your passion and experience, we offer the flexibility for work-life balance, a competitive salary for the non-profit sector and excellent holiday allowance. We’re open to considering requests for job-share or part-time working.

We’re committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from all protected characteristics and are particularly interested in applications from people of colour and disabled people.

We want to support diverse and inclusive work environments and are actively looking for people who share our values.