Do I need to know everything about MISU to run for election?
An understanding of MISU and our aims and objectives is preferred but not essential.
Full training for each of the Officerships is provided.We just require you to enjoy being part of a dynamic environment and have a commitment to and passion for advocating and representing the MIC student body.
Do I need to have any qualifications or experience?
Student Officers are required to have excellent verbal and written communication skills and familiarity with GDPR, Microsoft Office including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.
Training is provided for each role based on the requirements of the role, for example the Full-Time Officers would receive training on areas such as chairing meetings, minute-taking, public speaking and leading teams.
The MISU staff are also on hand to provide training, support, and guidance.
Do I have to choose between being an officer or continuing my studies?
The Part-Time Officerships can be held while you complete your studies. The Postgraduate Officer is required to work 10 hours per week and the Thurles Officer is required to work 8 hours per week.
All other Part-Time Officerships are based on what you can contribute to them. You will still be able to do everything else like go to work, get your assignments done, and go out with your friends!
How do I get people to vote for me?
If you decide to run for an Officership, you have the exciting opportunity to create your Candidate’s Statement and election campaign (and no we don't mean knocking on people's doors), this is a social media and on-campus campaign only.
Rally your friends to come up with your campaign idea. It is important to let other students (especially in other courses and on other campuses) know that you are running for a position in the elections.
Make use of the campus, and social media to spread your Candidate’s Statement to tell other students what you will do for them if they elect you.
How do I return my documents?
Details to be announced at a later date.
I'm thinking of running for a Full-Time or Paid Part-Time Officer Role. Do I need to know anything?
If you are thinking of running for a paid Officerhship within MISU, please take note of the following:
A Sabbatical Officership is a full-time role. On commencing their term of office, the successful candidate will become a full-time employee of MISU and on commencement of employment, the successful candidate must meet all legal requirements to allow them to work full-time in Ireland for the full duration of their contract of employment. In the event that they fail to continue to meet these requirements during the course of the duration of the contract then the Officer shall be liable to relinquish the post.
The Postgraduate and Thurles College Officers are paid part-time positions and the successful respective candidates will become part-time employees of MISU and at the time of their election, they must meet all legal requirements to allow them to fulfil the hours of work as outlined in the MISU Constitution for the full duration of their contract of employment. In the event that they fail to continue to meet these requirements during the course of the duration of the contract then the Officer shall be liable to relinquish the post.
What can I expect from working with MISU?
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A rewarding experience where you will gain and develop knowledge and skills that will put you steps ahead on your career path. A big win for your CV and future employers!
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Opportunity to make a difference; you will be at the heart of decisions about the student experience in MIC
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Ongoing training and support