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Earn As You Learn – Join the DCU Student Life Team (2024/25)

Looking to earn money while gaining hands-on experience and shaping the DCU student experience? DCU Student Life is now hiring Student Staff for the 2024/25 academic year! From running the Info Hub to supporting events, designing graphics or coordinating peer-led initiatives — we’ve got a role for you.

Questions? Email studentlife@dcu.ie

Apply now by 1pm Thursday 1st August 2025

Interviews will take place online on the 5th and 6th August 2025

 

Which strand is right for you?

We have two core strands — and some specialist roles within them. You can apply to one or more depending on your skills and interests. All student staff are part of a wider, collaborative team working to support and enhance student life on campus.

 

Strand A: Student Engagement & Information

For those who love helping people, solving problems, and being the friendly face of DCU Student Life.

  • Staff the Info Hub and respond to student queries in person and online
  • Help students navigate clubs, and societies, and University services
  • Support our key initiatives such as The Pantry, our Free Breakfast, and our free health and wellbeing products
  • Support pop-up events, Welcome Week, and other campus activities
  • Provide general admin and frontline support across the U Building and our St. Patrick's campus

 

Strand B: Student Life Operations & Support

Ideal if you’re a behind-the-scenes organiser, planner, or project person. This strand plays a vital role in supporting the activity of DCU’s vibrant societies and clubs, and the student leaders who bring events, campaigns, and initiatives to life.

  • Support the planning, logistics, and delivery of student-led society, club, and SU events and activities
  • Assist organisers with event budgeting, promotion, and coordination
  • Provide administrative support to the team throughout the year
  • Help deliver student a vibrant student rep system including supporting Class Rep Elections
  • Coordinate event sign-ups, room bookings, and document management

 

Creative Communications Track (within Strand B)

Are you creative, bold, and ready to show off the DCU vibe online? These roles sit within Strand B but focus on creative content and visual storytelling.

🎥 Student Content Creator:
  • Plan and shoot engaging TikToks and reels
  • Conduct campus vox pops and tell real student stories
  • Be the on-screen face of our campaigns and events
🎨 Student Graphic Designer:
  • Create eye-catching posters, social content, and event branding
  • Design visuals for LinkedIn and showcase student impact
  • Bring campaigns to life with bold, consistent design

 

Behavioural Competencies Required

  • Personal Effectiveness / Excellence
    Strives to achieve a high standard in completing tasks and meeting both organisational and personal goals.
  • Relationship Management
    Able to work positively with others, building strong relationships with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders.
  • Service Delivery
    Demonstrates a commitment to delivering high-quality, student-focused support.
  • Teamwork
    Works collaboratively, shares responsibility, and values the contributions of others in a supportive team environment.
  • Knowledge of DCU Student Life, Societies, Clubs, and the Students' Union
    Shows an interest in understanding the purpose and culture of DCU, its student communities, and representative structures — and has the confidence to communicate this with others.

The Benefits

  • Stand out in your career journey
    You’ll build the kinds of transferable skills that employers value — communication, teamwork, leadership, creative thinking, time management, and adaptability.
  • Be part of something bigger
    Join a team that plays a key role in shaping student life and improving the DCU student experience.
  • Supported learning environment
    You don’t need to know it all from the start. We provide training, mentoring, and space to grow — this is about development, not perfection.
  • Flexible, paid work on campus
    Roles are designed to fit around your academic commitments while giving you real-world experience in a supportive setting — with great rates of pay.

The Application Form