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Work at the student union? The student union belongs to you, which means your involvement is priceless to us. You get some great experience, a whole lot of fun and a community with other dedicated students. There are several ways to get involved, and we’re always open to new ones.[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_tour][vc_tta_section i_type=”typicons” i_icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-messages” add_icon=”true” title=”Area manager” tab_id=”1590585811156-6d4832bb-6ff7″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Area Manager at M\u00e4lardalen Student Union<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Last day to apply is April 29th.<\/p>\n

Duties<\/span><\/span>
\n<\/strong> As area manager at the student union, you are responsible for your area and carry out the work decided by the student union council and the student union board.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Benefits<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
\n<\/strong> As an area manager, you will receive a fee that is paid monthly. <\/span><\/span><\/span>It also includes wellness allowance,\u00a0 right to keep your student housing while working for us.<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>You will also get an increased network of contacts, new experiences and the possibility of references for your CV.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Posts <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
\n<\/strong>Chairman<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nEducation coordinator
\nStudy environment coordinator<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nCompany coordinator<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nMedia coordinator<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nEvent coordinator<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nJob <\/span><\/span><\/span>description towards common goals<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time period<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
\n<\/strong> You are the area manager and work full-time during an operating year, from July to June (Chairman and vice chairman work full time during three years) . <\/span><\/span><\/span>You also have a two-week handover before you go on your mission.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n


\nIt is a merit if you have studied at M\u00e4lardalen University, and if you are fluent in both Swedish and English.<\/strong><\/p>\n

To apply<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
\n<\/strong>Send your CV and personal letter to <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>valnamnden@mdsu.se. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0Last day to apply is April 29th.
\nYou do not need to apply for a specific role, but it can be discussed with the election board when interviewing which role would suit you.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-gavel” add_icon=”true” title=”Council” tab_id=”1590586461661-5dec7eb6-2349″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

The Student Union Council is m\u00e4lardalen’s student union’s highest decision-making body<\/h3>\n

Duties<\/strong>
\nThe Council decides on the student union’s overall activities e.g. business plan and budget. In addition, they choose who will sit on the student union board and the election board. There are two Student Union council meetings per year where decisions on the organization are made together with members. As President, you also attend board meetings once a month. The Vice-President and Secretary are welcome to attend board meetings and are understudy when the President is unable to attend. The Union Council also ensures that the student union board complies with the organization’s steering documents.<\/p>\n

Benefits<\/strong>
\nThe assignment is non-profit and you who sit in the presidency are entitled an entrance card to the student union’s nightclub activities. You will also get an increased network of contacts, new experiences and the possibility of references for your CV.<\/p>\n

Posts
\n<\/strong>There are three posts in the Presidency of the Student Union Council to apply for; secretary, vice-president and president.<\/p>\n

Time period<\/strong>
\nYou sit as a member during an operating year, from July to June.<\/p>\n

Requirements<\/strong>
\nYou need to be fluent in Swedish and English.
\nTo be a member of the Student Union Council, you must be a member of the student union.<\/p>\n

To apply<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>You apply to the student union council by e-mailing\u00a0 valnamnden@mdsu.se<\/a> In the email you will tell us which program you are studying and justify why you apply and how you can contribute to the organization. Also write a little about yourself.<\/p>\n

Influence the union council<\/strong><\/p>\n

All members can also submit motions (proposals) to the student union council. These must be sent to the President no later than 21 days before the sitting. All members also have the right to attend meetings of the Student Union Council with the right of expression and claim.<\/p>\n

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The Student Union Board is the executive body of the M\u00e4lardalen Student Union<\/h3>\n

Duties<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>The Board ensures that decisions made during student union council meetings are implemented and they select suitable candidates for area managers at the student union. The Board meets once a month. It is also possible to sit on the disciplinary committee, student safety representative and faculty board. You will then be paid in fees of SEK 130\/h for that work, just like a student representative.<\/p>\n

Benefits<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>The assignment is non-profit but entitles you to an entrance card to the student union’s nightclub activities. You will also get an increased network of contacts, new experiences and the possibility of references for your CV.<\/p>\n

Posts<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>There are five vacancies as a member (student representative) of the student union board to be appointed.<\/p>\n

Time period<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>You sit as a member during an operating year, from July to June.<\/p>\n

Requirements<\/strong>
\nYou need to be fluent in Swedish and English.
\nTo be on the board, you need to be a member of the student union.<\/p>\n

To apply<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>You apply to the Student Union Board by e-mailing\u00a0 valnamnden@mdsu.se<\/a> In the email you will tell us which program you are studying and justify why you apply and how you can contribute to the student union board. Also write a little about yourself.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-exclamation” add_icon=”true” title=”Election board” tab_id=”1590587571523-27a2574f-3b55″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

The Election Committee is responsible for recruitment to the M\u00e4lardalen Student Union<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Duties<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>As a member of the Election Committee, you have the task of receiving all applications for the student union council, the student union board, a new election board and area managers. The Electoral Committee conducts interviews with candidates for all posts and paid positions and then makes a recommendation to decision-making bodies.<\/p>\n

Benefits<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>The assignment is non-profit and as a member of the election board you will gain experience that can later be applied in recruitment and marketing. You will also get an increased network of contacts, new experiences and the possibility of references for your CV.<\/p>\n

Posts<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>You can apply to be a member of the Electoral Committee.<\/p>\n

Period<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>The term of office runs from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025.
\nThe work is mainly carried out during the spring when it is time to appoint the board, the council and paid employees, but there are also vacancies during the year and then it is the election board’s task to produce candidates for these.<\/p>\n

Requirements<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>You need to be fluent in Swedish and English.
\nYou need to be a member of the student union to be part of the Election Committee.<\/p>\n

To apply<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>send your CV and personal letters to\u00a0 valnamnden@mdsu.se.<\/a>\u00a0 Interviews will take place on an ongoing basis.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-child” add_icon=”true” title=”Student representation” tab_id=”1465892087998-d840213a-6172″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Affect the quality of education at the university<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Duties<\/strong>
\nAs a student representative, you sit on councils and boards where decisions about your education are made. You then speak for the students in what is decided and have the opportunity to influence the improvement work of your programme, while at the same time gaining a greater insight into your own education.<\/p>\n

Benefits<\/strong>
\nAs a student representative, you will be paid SEK 130 per hour if you are a member of the Student Union. You also get new experiences and the opportunity for qualifications for your CV.<\/p>\n

Posts<\/strong>
\nStudent representative<\/p>\n

Time period<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>You can be a student representative for as long as you want. You will be asked every semester if you want to continue.<\/p>\n

Requirements<\/strong>
\nBe a student at M\u00e4lardalen University.<\/p>\n

To apply<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>To become a student representative, fill out this form: Expression of interest<\/a>, <\/a>then the student influence manager will contact you.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-paper-plane-o” add_icon=”true” title=”H\u00f6gvarv” tab_id=”1439391948022-6e932d52-a6d5″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Become part of the project team for H\u00f6gvarv!<\/h1>\n

H\u00f6gvarv in collaboration with Thesis and Degree Project days at MDU is the student union’s annual Labour market fair, which aims to bring together students with employers. It offers jobs, thesis projects, trainee programs and internships from nearly a hundred companies.<\/p>\n

In order to be able to carry out H\u00f6gvarv, we depend on committed students and alumni.<\/p>\n

The fair will take place in October and February.<\/p>\n

Get Involved and be a part of the H\u00f6gvarv Job Fair Project Group!<\/b><\/p>\n

Project Group<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/b>Are you interested in project planning, working within a team and gaining hands-on experience? Join our team of volunteers and be a part of organizing the upcoming H\u00f6gvarv Job Fair at MDU!<\/p>\n

In order to be able to carry out H\u00f6gvarv, we depend on committed students and alumni. The\u00a0project group is responsible for planning and hosting H\u00f6gvarv in collaboration with MDU Thesis days, where students have the chance to network with different companies and explore career opportunities. We’re a diverse team committed to making this event a success and enhancing the university experience for everyone.<\/p>\n

What positions can you apply for?<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n