Association Chairperson

As a Student Association Chairperson, you’ll: 

• Lead the Charge: Direct and coordinate your Association’s activities, guiding a dedicated committee of students. 
• Champion Change: Campaign on key issues affecting your community and enhance student involvement in Union affairs. 
• Be the Voice of Your Community: Represent your group’s interests at the Students’ Union Council and Executive Management Committee, influencing decisions that matter. 
• Build Connections: Liaise with internal and external organisations relevant to your Association’s goals. 
• Shape the Future: produce impactful campaigns, and leave a legacy of growth and progress for your Association. 

Role Description - Association Chairperson - Dec 2024 

• This is a voluntary, part-time, unpaid position.  You must be willing to commit time to the role in addition to your other commitments.
• The term runs from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026.  
• You must be a registered student of the University for the period you are a Student Association Chairperson.
• Introductory training will take place in May 2025, with further training taking place in summer 2025, based on the availability of successful candidates.
• Some roles in our Student Association require candidates to "self-define" as belonging to a specific group. Self-definition is a key part of an individual’s identity—it reflects how they choose to express who they are, regardless of how others may perceive them.

• Gain Leadership Experience: Hone your skills while making a real impact . you’ll also be eligible for a QUB Future Ready Award.
• Make a Difference: Advocate for underrepresented groups and improve the student experience. 
• Expand Your Network: Collaborate with university leaders, external organisations, and like-minded peers. 
• Be Recognised: As the lead representative of your Association, your voice will shape policies and priorities across the Students’ Union and the University.  

• Ethnically Diverse Students’ Association 
• Disabled Students’ Association 
• Environmental Action Students’ Association 
• International Students’ Association 
• Irish Language Students’ Association 
• LGBT+ Students’ Association 
• Mature and Part-Time Students’ Association 
• Trans Students’ Association 
• Student Parents’ and Carers’ Students’ Association 
• Women Students’ Association 

Nominations are now closed.