Board Supplementary Application for the End of 2024
What is O’Diako like in 2024? Do you want to influence student affairs both at our university and more broadly? How should O’Diako be present in a student's everyday life? Are you diligent and ready to work for a better O’Diako?
O’Diako is organizing a supplementary application for the board until the end of 2024!
We want to complement our board and are looking for committed and motivated students to join our activities. We are particularly looking for individuals who want to bring new ideas and perspectives to our operations.
What does this require?
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Commitment and time: about 2-4 meetings per month, as well as working according to your area of responsibility and representing students in various bodies and events.
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Both teamwork skills and the ability to work independently.
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Monthly reports, as well as a flexible attitude towards working both in Finnish and English.
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Participation in O’Diako's activities does not typically accumulate compensated absences.
The term for the board members selected through the supplementary application process will begin in May 2024 and end at the end of the year. Orientation will be provided in the spring of 2024.
What do you need to do?
We ask you to submit written applications using the form below by Monday, 13.5.2024.
Application Form: https://forms.gle/xAKBBfbKL1QhdFG7A
Applicants are welcome to introduce themselves at the council meeting where the selection will take place. Invitations will be sent after the application deadline.
For more information about the duties of the board, you can inquire via email at puheenjohtaja@odiako.fi or from the relevant board member. For more information about the application process, you can inquire via email at toiminnanjohtaja@odiako.fi.
The areas of responsibility in the Board
Advocacy (Social and Educational Policy)
This board member focuses on advocating for social and educational policies. They listen to students' concerns about their well-being and education quality. They also work closely with organizations like WSC, SAMOK, and OPKU+ to address these issues.
Spiritual Activities
This board member organizes non-academic spiritual events at the Helsinki campus. They collaborate with the campus chaplain and St. Paul's parish to arrange these activities. Additionally, they assess students' spiritual needs across different campuses.
Tutoring
This board member oversees tutoring at one campus (Helsinki, Pori, DiakHub, Oulu) and its improvement. They ensure tutors receive proper training, working with experts. They also act as a bridge between tutors and the board, facilitating communication.
International Tutoring
In this role, the board member links O’Diako, Diak, and international students. They advocate for international students' needs, maintain communication with them and their tutors, and ensure they receive essential information from O'Diako.
Events
This board member manages major events for the student union. They gather feedback to improve events and handle event-related procurement, budgeting, and implementation.
Sports and Culture
Responsible for sports and cultural activities, this board member coordinates sports events and addresses related inquiries. They also oversee low-barrier activities to promote student engagement.