Elections
What are GSA Elections?
An election is an event which takes place to determine a successful candidate who will take on a paid or voluntary role within the GSA after a vote across the student body or department. The part-time voluntary roles are typically elected during the first semester of the Academic Year, with the Full-time paid roles being elected during semester 2.
All GSA roles determined by election can be seen below:
- Sabbatical Officer
- Part-time Officer
- NUS Delegate
- Academic or Course Representative
Upcoming Election
Our next election will see successful candidates take on roles as Academic Reps and Part-time Officers. Both roles are voluntary and very low commitment, making them great for work experience which fits around busy University Life. This Election will open soon so take a look at the experience included within the roles or contact the GSA with any questions.
To register interest for one of our Part-time Officer roles (voluntary) click here!
Recent Election Results!
A huge thank-you to all students and candidates who have shown interest in our Officer Elections this year. As a cohort your votes have broken the GSA record for the highest turn out ever! The 2023/2024 GSA Officer Team were selected after 1239 Postgraduate students submitted their votes, making for a really competitive voting period and accounting for a 23% turnout.
If you were unable to attend the results, your Officer Elects can be seen here!
Curious about what our Officers do? You can read a brief summary of their roles below.
START DATE: Monday 21st August 2023
CONTRACT & WORKING HOURS: 1 year Full time – 37.5 hrs per week with 30 days (pro-rata) paid holiday.
SALARY: £21,114 per annum, subject to inflationary increase.
WHO CAN STAND FOR THIS ROLE?: All postgraduate students studying at the University of York may stand.
PLACE OF WORK: The Graduate Students’ Association, The University of York, Heslington, York,YO10 5NG.
WHAT DOES THE JOB ENTAIL?:
- Act as a figurehead for the Graduate Students’ Association and ensure the needs of Postgraduate Students are met.
- Lead on supporting the work of Colleges and their Postgraduate Communities..
- Campaign and carry out projects in-line with student needs and arising difficulties within Postgraduate student life at the University of York.
- Be a Trustee of the Organisation (full-training provided).
START DATE: Monday 21st August 2023
CONTRACT & WORKING HOURS: 1 year Full time – 37.5 hrs per week with 30 days (pro-rata) paid holiday.
SALARY: £21,114 per annum, subject to inflationary increase.
WHO CAN STAND FOR THIS ROLE?: All postgraduate students studying at the University of York may stand.
PLACE OF WORK: The Graduate Students’ Association, The University of York, Heslington, York,YO10 5NG.
WHAT DOES THE JOB ENTAIL?:
- Ensuring the academic needs of postgraduate students is taken into consideration by the University when making decisions.
- Planning and running the GSA’s academic campaigns.
- Support in the recruitment and oversee the work of academic representatives to deliver feedback and issues to the University.
- Be a Trustee of the Organisation (full-training provided).
START DATE: Monday 21st August 2023
CONTRACT & WORKING HOURS: 1 year Full time – 37.5 hrs per week with 30 days (pro-rata) paid holiday.
SALARY: £21,114 per annum, subject to inflationary increase.
WHO CAN STAND FOR THIS ROLE?: All postgraduate students studying at the University of York may stand.
PLACE OF WORK: The Graduate Students’ Association, The University of York, Heslington, York,YO10 5NG.
WHAT DOES THE JOB ENTAIL?:
- Ensuring the wellbeing of postgraduate students is taken into consideration by the University when making decisions.
- Planning and running the GSA’s wellbeing campaigns.
- Design & Develop a social activities programme alongside GSA staff (trips, events & sports).
- Be a Trustee of the Organisation (full-training provided).
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