This paid opportunity allows you to represent students within your school, ensuring their voices are heard on matters related to the learning experience. You will collaborate with university staff, mentor Course Representatives, and contribute to initiatives that enhance the student experience.
Rep roles are undertaken alongside your studies. To be eligible to apply, you need to:
- Be a current student studying at Coventry University
- Not be on a full-time placement during the 2025-26 academic year
- Be studying until December 2025
Key Responsibilities:
- Build relationships with students, Course Representatives, and staff within your school.
- Mentor Course Representatives, providing guidance and support.
- Gather and use student feedback to advocate for positive change.
- Attend and contribute to University Committee Meetings, Your Voice events, and working groups.
- Maintain strong communication with Your SU leadership team.
- Plan and deliver student-focused activities and events.
- Promote and support the Online Feedback Platform.
- Provide content for the Your SU website and Aula spaces.
- Complete all required training for the role.
Time Commitment:
- 30 hours per semester OR 15 hours per block
Skills & Attributes:
- Well-organised, reliable, and punctual.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Passionate about student representation and education improvement.
- Willingness to work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends.
Why you should consider becoming a School Rep:
- We're a living-wage employer so reps get paid the living wage per hour, and also get holiday pay!
- Get access to a range of benefits via our Rep Rewards Scheme
- Gain digital badges to showcase your skills and achievements and demonstrate your experience to future employers by sharing them on Linkedin
- Be part of a community of thriving students from across the campus, who all support each other
- Access exclusive networking, social, and employability events including conferences and socials
- Get opportunities to network with senior members of the university by attending focus groups and roundtable events.
If you have any questions about the rep system, you can...
To apply, fill out the online application form here.