Applications

OPERATIONS OP1/11 OPERATIONS OFFICER (THINK TANK)
AfSU's Operations Team looks over all general operations, events, social media and think tank operations. This post will mean you join AfSU's Operations Team as part of the Think Tank. You will be expected to support the think tank in the following capacity:
Scout professionals and academics from different fields who can contribute to the journal’s publication, distribution, and promotion. Network with professionals and academics on various platforms, both virtually and in person. Maintain the AfSU brand on social platforms, specifically LinkedIn. Supporting the organisation and coordination of Think Tank-related events through outreach and logistical organisation. This is an unpaid role. AfSU offers various paths of progression, you may use AfSU as a reference point on CVs/LinkedIn. Joining AfSU also means you have access to internship and other academic opportunities unique to AfSU. You'll also be joining a community of like minded people who have similar goals and interests to yourself. Previous progression from this position has been into Director positions.
AfSU's media presence may also mean you have the chance to be publicly recognised for the work you do. We also hold multiple events exclusive to team members only which you will also have a chance to be involved in. The role also requires you to contact multiple high-profile individuals, and so networking is also a crucial reward presented by the role.
Deadline for applications 13th June 2023.

OPERATIONS OP/1 OPERATIONS OFFICER (EVENTS)
The Operations Department focuses on covering the following areas: (a) the creation and management of events, workshops and all other AfSU initiatives (b) the sub-management of resources, allocating funding and ensuring the continuity of AfSU services and (c) ensuring that AfSU remains a healthy and fun environment to work in and be part of.
The role of Events Officer would involve you to:
 
Support the Director and Deputy Director with the organisation of events and logistical issues. Liaise with the core AfSU departments to coordinate events and deliver timely performance. Possess exceptional operational knowledge of organising and managing a wide range of events from meetings to conferences, across different venues. Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks and maintain steady under changing and flexible circumstances We'd recommend applicants hold the following characteristics:
Strong sense of belonging and working with a team. Keen on gaining experience and knowledge of hosting events with large groups of people (usually 100+). Happy to invest time into making AfSU events successful whilst maintaining a balanced amount of work. Coming up with unique solutions presented by logistical challenges. The applicant should be someone who enjoys solving complex issues surrounding operational needs/requirements. Flexible with their time. Deadline 13th June, 2023 at 5pm.

OPERATIONS
The Brand & Marketing Team is responsible for creating social media posts using software like Canva. You may be involved in the processes of making logos and other multimedia items. TikToks, reels and other form of video would also be something that a member of this team would be interested in. This post is for individuals interested in multimedia and holds good knowledge about social media and is happy to interact with people on a daily basis. We'd recommend the following characteristics for individuals interested in this role:
Strong knowledge of Instagram, LinkedIn & Facebook. Confident in using these applications and can generate content for them as given by Subject Tutors and/or Operations leads. Ability to communicate with people by responding to messages, emails and other forms of communication mediums used. Knowledge of Canva is a benefit however not a requirement: we are happy to teach applicants in how to use Canva however we'd like for applicants to demonstrate knowledge of design and post creation. Strong sense of teamwork, leadership and creativity. Must be proactive and happy to dedicate time to the work they produce. This is an unpaid role. AfSU offers various paths of progression, you may use AfSU as a reference point on CVs/LinkedIn. Joining AfSU also means you have access to internship and other academic opportunities unique to AfSU. You'll also be joining a community of like minded people who have similar goals and interests to yourself. 

BOD1/AfSU/4 Secretary to the Board of Directors
The AfSU Board of Directors is responsible for the management of the union. They are the designated body of leadership and will oversee all activities this union undertakes. By becoming a Secretary to the Board, you gain a seat as part of AfSUs Leadership Team and will be part of managing the union's activities.
The Secretary to the Board of Directors helps in writing key documents, policies and submissions for the union. These may include master policies, team directives and general management directives. We’d recommend someone who holds an interest in writing documents that are wordy apply to this post.
You will also be assisting in the general management of the union. This may involve calendar planning for when events, conferences and other items may take place. May also be involved in helping manage members of the union and resolving internal issues that may arise. Recommended that you hold some knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel. You must be able to dedicate time to the AfSU project where required and it is recommended you hold prior knowledge/experience of AfSU activities.
For examples of the types of documents we may create here at AfSU, please refer to: https://afsu.org/constitution.
This is an unpaid role. AfSU offers various paths of progression, you may use AfSU as a reference point on CVs/LinkedIn. Joining AfSU also means you have access to internship and other academic opportunities unique to AfSU. You'll also be joining a community of like minded people who have similar goals and interests to yourself. Previous progression from this position has been into Director positions.

ADM2/AfSU/5 Advisor to the Board of Directors
The AfSU Board of Directors is responsible for the management of the union. They are the designated body of leadership and will oversee all activities this union undertakes. By becoming a Policy Writer & Advisor, you will assist AfSUs Leadership Team and will be part of managing the union's activities.  
As an Advisor, you will be assisting in the management of the union by liaising directly with the Board of Directors to advise them on issues, provide connections and give valuable insights into how AfSU can develop itself as a brand. You should be able to use your connections to expand the AfSU project and advise the Board on topics that they require advisement for.
Topics and projects you may be able to advise on are broad, and may include general or specific areas of the Think Tank project that AfSU currently works on. You can find out more about our Think Tank via https://afsu.org/think-tank for further information. Applications which provide relevant experiences to our Think Tank may be favoured amongst others.
Recommended that you hold some knowledge of Zoom and MS Word. You must be able to dedicate time to the AfSU project where required and it is recommended you hold prior knowledge/experience of AfSU activities.
Deadline for applications is Sunday, 11th May 2023.

ADM2/AfSU/4 Policy & Compliance Officer
The AfSU Board of Directors is responsible for the management of the union. They are the designated body of leadership and will oversee all activities this union undertakes. By becoming a Policy Writer & Advisor, you will assist AfSUs Leadership Team and will be part of managing the union's activities.
As a Policy & Compliance Officer, you will be helping write key documents for the union. These may include master policies, team directives and general management directives. We’d recommend someone who holds an interest in writing documents that are wordy apply to this post.
Recommended that you hold some knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel. You must be able to dedicate time to the AfSU project where required and it is recommended you hold prior knowledge/experience of AfSU activities. You will be trained in policy writing and will be working alongside colleagues who are able to help you develop yourself both academically and professionally.
For examples of the types of documents we may create here at AfSU, please refer to: https://afsu.org/constitution.
This is a voluntary, unpaid position however AfSU can be used as a reference point on CVs/LinkedIn. Joining AfSU also means you have access to internship and other academic opportunities unique to AfSU. You'll also be joining a community of like minded people who have similar goals and interests to yourself.

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BOD1/AfSU/6 University Society Application
University societies are able to join AfSU as partners and gain access to the AfSU community. Universities will be able to receive the following benefits:
Resources & Opportunities
By joining AfSU, your society gains access to the extensive network of opportunities and networks provided by AfSU. Bursaries & Scholarships
Coming Early 2023/Fall 2023 respectively, ensure your university society members gain access to the AfSU Bursary and Scholarship Schemes (subject to application). Team & Community
Collaborate with AfSU and gain funding for academic events you hold. Access valuable insights and help in running your society's events. You'll be able to collaborate with not just AfSU but with all the AfSU partner societies. You will also be assisting in the general management of the union. You'll be able to influence AfSU Operations and help foster an active, confident, engaging and dedicated Afghan student community for years to come. There are also opportunities for paid roles to be taken, such as the Subject Tutor role for our various tuition centres that are across London.
Universities, upon joining, must agree to the AfSU Partnerships Agreement. We expect to hold universities to account for actions they take, and for universities to hold us to account for actions we take. In return for a university's participation in AfSU, we offer the various incentives outlined earlier.
AfSU reserves the right to warn, suspend and terminate partnerships between us and university societies dependant on whether actions taken by the committee members of university societies violates the AfSU Offences (External) Policy. AfSU will take action based on internal policies, including the AfSU Suspensions & Terminations Policy. AfSU takes discipline extremely seriously: the union will not tolerate behaviour which is deemed unbecoming of a member of the union, and we will be holding societies and their committees to an incredibly high standard.
Society members: your Presidents (or an authorised committee member) must fill out this form. You cannot apply to the AfSU Bursary or Scholarship Funds unless your university society is an AfSU partner. By joining AfSU, you're joining a growing community of like-minded Afghan students who want to grow the Afghan diaspora through education.
Once you have completed the form, you'll be invited to a short meeting with the AfSU Director of Operations to (a) determine how the partnership between your society and AfSU will work, (b) the AfSU Partnership Agreement and (c) what your society would like to benefit from by using AfSU services.

We’d like to thank everyone for applying. The deadline to submit applications has now passed. Outcomes will be sent via email to applicants by Wednesday, the 21st September 2022. Should you not receive an application outcome by this date please contact us on [email protected].
This vacancy is for the AfSU Tuition Centre (Hendon, North London). For information on the tuition centre we recommend you visit https://afsu.org/tuition. You will be able to choose whether you'd like to tutor GCSE or A-level as well as the subject which you'd like to tutor.
Subject Tutors (ST) are responsible for assisting students who contact AfSU for help and assist them using the subject team they have been allocated to. The ST usually performs the following roles, but is not limited to:
(a) assisting in the running and maintenance of the AfSU Tuition Centre by tutoring students, in an in-person setting, in groups of 3-5 students; (b) assisting the Senior Subject Tutor for their group and helping students on a day-to-day basis with what they need (this may involve UCAS Help (interviews, personal statement reviews and the like)); (c) holding events or being involved in conferences; (d) reports to the Senior Subject Tutor for their team. We recommend STs have the following skill sets:
Strong sense of belonging and working with a team. Keen on gaining experience and knowledge of hosting events with large groups of people (usually 100+). Happy to invest time into making AfSU events successful whilst maintaining a balanced amount of work and sharing this amongst the team you are assigned to. Happy to work with younger students who require help with their academic lives. Able to dedicate time to this and assist people to the best of their ability. Flexible with their time. Able to communicate on and use Discord/Word/Excel. You should be willing to attend Team AfSU events and participate in the union's activities to the best of your ability. You should also demonstrate professionalism and take initiative. We encourage confidence in suggesting new ideas and concepts.  AfSU requires the following from all applicants:
A Disclosure and Barring Check (Enhanced) - valid for the entirety of your time as a tutor for AfSU, this can be provided to you by AfSU should you not have one already. A valid UK Passport or equivalent allowing you to work in the United Kingdom. You must not have a criminal record. If you are accepted, you will be required to attend mandatory subject tutor trainings (4 trainings per academic year) to ensure the highest level of quality in the tuition services AfSU provides. You will be expected to abide by the AfSU Constitution and various other policies which you will be acquainted with should your application be accepted. We take discipline extremely seriously and so you will be expected to conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times and especially as a representative of the AfSU brand. Joining AfSU also means you have access to internship and other academic opportunities unique to AfSU. You'll also be joining a community of like minded people who have similar goals and interests to yourself.
Salary (GCSE Minimum): £18/hr (with 3 students in your group)
Salary (GCSE Maximum): £30/hr (with 5 students in your group)
Salary (A-level Minimum): £24/hr (with 3 students in your group)
Salary (A-level Maximum): £40/hr (with 5 students in your group)