Board sectors

 

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​Chairperson

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The Chair of the Students’ Union is responsible for the Students’ Union’s finances and administration, together with the Executive Director. Duties include, for example, chairing and preparing board meetings, various representative duties, managing and coordinating the Student Union’s activities, liaising with stakeholders, and many other tasks. The Chair also acts as the immediate supervisor and as the employer’s representative to staff. The Chair is also responsible, in collaboration with the Advocacy Officer, for the student union’s advocacy work.

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Advocacy (social and education policy)

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The board member is responsible for advocacy in the areas of social and education policy. They advise students in challenging situations. They also receive feedback on matters relating to student wellbeing and the quality of education. Furthermore, they maintain contact with various partner organisations and collaborate with them, such as WSC and SAMOK.

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Spiritual activities

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This board member is responsible for non-academic spiritual activities organised on the Helsinki campus. They liaise with the university chaplain and the Paavali parish and organise events in collaboration with these bodies. They also assess students’ needs regarding spiritual activities across the various campuses.

 

 

Communications

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A board member is responsible for all of O’Diako’s communications, working alongside a communications specialist. Together, they plan and produce social media posts, monthly newsletters and other marketing materials. This role gives you the chance to use your creativity and learn new things about communications. A good command of Finnish and English is highly recommended, as we conduct all our communications in both languages.

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Events

 

The board member responsible for events is in charge of the student union’s larger joint events and their organisation. They collect feedback on events and use this to develop our activities. In addition, they are responsible for procurement, budget monitoring and ensuring that budgets are adhered to in relation to events. They also coordinate the events team and work actively with its members.

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Tutoring (including international affairs in Helsinki)

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The board member responsible for tutoring is in charge of tutoring and its development at one campus (Helsinki, Pori, Oulu, online). They organise events in collaboration with the tutors, particularly for first-year students. They are responsible for the training of tutors as they see fit, in collaboration with an expert. The person in charge attends relevant training sessions and acts as a liaison between the tutors and the Executive Committee. They work in collaboration with the community specialist. The key periods are the orientation weeks (January and August) and the tutor training in March–April.

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International Tutoring (Falling under the remit of the Helsinki Tutor Coordinator)

 

The board member responsible for international affairs also acts as a link between O’Diakon and Diak’s international degree students and exchange students, brings their needs to the attention of the board, and maintains contact with exchange students and their tutors. They have primary responsibility for the training of international tutors and assist in coordinating the tutoring of exchange students. They ensure that important messages from O’Diakon also reach international students.

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Partnerships

 

​The board member responsible for partnerships manages the Students’ Union’s partnerships, for example in relation to overalls and events. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your sales skills and liaise with various companies and professional associations within our fields of study and student activity reference groups.​

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Sport and Culture

 

The board member responsible for sport and culture coordinates the student union’s sporting activities and handles enquiries relating to sport. They organise various sporting events and opportunities and ensure that activities are accessible to all. They are also responsible for our weekly sports club.