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We are currently seeking volunteers to fill several specialist roles. Could you help us run Astrea?
“I have enjoyed my time as Deputy Co-Chair, sitting at the heart of the Astrea Committee. As part of the role is to put together the agenda and manage the minutes, I always knew what was going on and could get involved in the various events and sessions that were planned. As an enthusiastic supporter of women and women’s initiatives, this allowed me to spread the word about Astrea and the great things we do and introduce people to our network. I was also able to represent Astrea by taking on a key project (the Happy to Chat benches) last summer, which gave me great exposure personally with senior members of staff (as well as a Spotlight in TheWeek@UCL) and the chance to work with many different people inside and outside of UCL. The role allows you to be proactive and take advantage of opportunities that can benefit women – and everyone – at UCL." - Liz Mooney, former Deputy Co-Chair
Joining the Astrea Committee is a great way to enhance your institutional citizenship, broaden your skillset, and connect with colleagues across UCL.
Are you interested in joining our committee? We are currently seeking new members for the specialist roles listed below.
Deputy Co-chair x 1
Key duties:
- Chair committee meetings
- Identify strategic priorities for Astrea
- Act as the public face of Astrea
- Attend at least 50% of meetings annually (nine per year)
- Promote Astrea activity within own departments and networks
Inclusion Manager x 3 (one postholder will chair the inclusion sub-group)
Key duties:
- Work with communications and events teams to diversity Astrea's membership and speakers, and promote relevant opportunities to Astrea members
- Create strong links with UCL's EDI team and other relevant staff networks
- Plan and deliver at least one joint event a year in collaborations with other networks
- Work alongside the policy team to monitor sector developments about intersectional working, hybrid working models and decolonising Higher Education
- Act as an ambassador for Astrea
- Identify strategic priorities for Astrea
- Act as an ambassador for Astrea
- Attend at least 50% of meetings annually (nine per year)
- Promote Astrea activity within own departments and networks.
Events Manager x 3
Key duties:
- Programme a minimum of six events per year for members, with support from the Committee
- Ensure the programme is fresh, appealing and relevant to women of all grades and role types
- Continuously scan for new ideas and potential speakers, ensure speakers are diverse in both identity and role type
- Manage bookings and event delivery
- Liaise with Communications team to promote events
- Act as an ambassador for Astrea
- Attend at least 50% of meetings annually (nine per year)
- Promote Astrea activity within own departments and networks.
Communications Manager x 1
Key duties:
- Manage website, social media and newsletter
- Promote events through UCL channels and the Astrea mailing list
- Manage the mailing list and shared inbox account, acting as the main point of contact for members
- Plan, analyse and report on member surveys
- Act as an ambassador for Astrea
- Attend at least 50% of meetings annually (nine per year)
- Promote Astrea activity within own departments and networks.
To apply for any of the above roles, please send a summary of no more than three paragraphs outlining why you’d like to join the committee and what you think you’d bring to the role you are applying for. Please send your applications to astrea@ucl.ac.uk. You are welcome to apply for more than one role.
Deadline for applications: Friday, 26 July 2024.
“What inspired you to join the Astrea Committee, and how has your involvement influenced your next chapter? "I wanted to join the Astrea Committee as it was a great opportunity to develop my skills and network. Since joining I have met so many inspiring colleagues, been able to work on exciting initiatives and progressed to a new role at UCL. I'd encourage anyone who is interested to get involved." - Eleanor Mason, former Astrea Communications Manager