Administration student representatives for the term 2026–2027

The administration student representatives play a significant role in making decisions regarding student matters. Their task is to represent the students' perspectives in decision-making, while also considering the overall interests of the university's teaching and research. Responsibilities include not only decision-making but also preparing and initiating discussions among the student union, subject associations, and students, as well as reporting and maintaining communication with these parties after decisions are made.

Student representatives represent the entire student union and all students, engaging in significant advocacy work on matters important to students. The decisions made by university governance bodies directly impact students in a concrete way.

In this application process, we are seeking student representatives as follows:

University Collegium: 5 members and 5 deputy members 

The Student Union of the University of Vaasa is searching for student representatives for the UNIVERSITY COLLEGIUM for the term of January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027. We are seeking five regular members and five deputy members for the collegium.

The University Collegium is a legally mandated body consisting of representatives from professors, other staff, and students. 

The University Collegium decides on, among other things:

• The composition and size of the University Board
• Approving the university's financial statements and annual report
• Granting discharge to the rector and the University Board

Language Center Management Group: 2 members and 2 personal deputy members 

The Student Union of the University of Vaasa is searching for student representatives for the LANGUAGE CENTER MANAGEMENT GROUP for the term of January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027. We are seeking two regular members and two personal deputy members for the management group.

The University of Vaasa Language Center specializes in diverse language and communication education. The Language Center is in charge of providing students in all fields with the language and communication studies they need for both their studies and work lives. The Language Center's management group consists of representatives from the university's areas, language teachers, and students. The Vice Rector serves as the group's chair. Academic unit representatives are program coordinators, and language teachers represent different languages. 

The management group's tasks include:

• Reviewing language and communication study curricula
• Advancing the development of language and communication studies in cooperation with academic units
• Discussing the action plan, including personnel planning and budget
• Making proposals and providing opinions on the development of practical language skills, communication skills, and cultural awareness education at the university

School Management Groups: 3 members and 3 deputy members per management group 

The Student Union of the University of Vaasa is searching for student representatives for the SCHOOL MANAGEMENT GROUPS for the term of January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027.

We are seeking three members and three deputy members for the following School management groups:

• School of Management
• School of Marketing and Communication

The School management groups are multi-member bodies that make decisions on matters related to their respective academic units. Each academic management group includes representatives from teaching staff, students, and other staff. As a member of the management group, you will have the opportunity to influence the academic unit's operations and ensure that the students' voice is heard.

Each academic unit has its own management group, and according to the University of Vaasa regulations, their tasks include:

• Monitoring the quality of the school's operations and making initiatives for its development
• Reviewing, at their discretion, the school's action plan, budget, and personnel plan
• Reviewing, at their discretion, the selection criteria for students in programs under the school's responsibility and the number of students to be admitted to the academic unit
• Reviewing, at their discretion, the structures and curricula of programs under the school's responsibility

When selecting student representatives for school management groups, only students who have the right to complete their studies in the respective school are eligible to apply.

Expectations for Student Representatives

To be eligible as a student representative, you must be a member of the student union and enrolled as a student at the university.

Previous experience as a student representative in administration, and involvement in student organization activities, especially student association activities, are considered advantageous.

The application should demonstrate motivation and commitment to the role of a student representative. The Student Union's Student Representative Selection Working Group is in charge of choosing student representatives, and the Representative Council of the Student Union makes the final decisions.

Student representatives are expected to be proactive and maintain close communication with the student union.

Benefits of Being a Student Representative 

Being a student representative offers several benefits, including:

• Earning credits for Contributing to the University Community (1-10 ECTS)
• Understanding the university's operations, societal role, and practices
• Building a network within the academic community

How to Apply to Become a Student Representative 

By using this form, applications for student representatives are due on 8 October, 2025. You can also apply for multiple bodies using the same application. After the application deadline, applicants may be asked to provide additional information and/or attend an interview. If required, interview times will be scheduled with each applicant individually after the application deadline.

For more information:

Elli Uusi-Kokko 
Advocacy Specialist
044 324 8961 
eva@vyy.fi
tg: VyyEdunvalvonta

Please note that this position requires fluent Finnish skills, and therefore the recruitment information and application form are provided only in Finnish.

Hei sinä juhlien järjestämisestä innostunut, nyt olisi mielenkiintoinen pesti tarjolla!

Vaasan Yliopiston Ylioppilaskunta hakee VUOSIJUHLAKOORDINAATTORIA

Vaasan yliopiston ylioppilaskunta hakee vuosijuhlakoordinaattoria järjestämään ylioppilaskunnan 58. vuosijuhlan lauantaina 14. helmikuuta 2026. Vuosijuhla on arvokas ja perinteinen akateeminen juhla.

Vuosijuhlakoordinaattorin tehtävänä on suunnitella ja koordinoida juhlan järjestelyt sekä vastata ohjelmasta yhteistyössä Vaasan yliopiston ylioppilaskunnan hallituksen ja muiden toimijoiden kanssa. Vuosijuhla koostuu cocktail-tilaisuudesta, arvokkaasta illallisjuhlasta, vapaamuotoisemmista jatkoista sekä seuraavan päivän silliaamiaisesta. Vastuullasi on tämän kokonaisuuden järjestely ja organisointi ja toteutus.

Vuosijuhlakoordinaattorilta edellytetään oma-aloitteisuutta, kykyä itsenäiseen työskentelyyn, organisointikykyä, hyviä vuorovaikutustaitoja sekä tiivistä yhteydenpitoa ylioppilaskunnan hallituksen ja henkilöstön kanssa. Kokemus juhlallisten tilaisuuksien järjestämisestä katsotaan eduksi. Lisäksi vastaavalla tulee olla valmius vuosijuhlan budjetin laatimiseen ja seuraamiseen. Projekti alkaa mahdollisimman pian, tai sopimuksen mukaan.

Vuosijuhlavastaavan tehtävä on projektiluontoinen ja siitä maksetaan toimeksiannon perusteella 2000 euron palkkio. Tehtävään voi hakea myös kaverin kanssa. Jos tehtävään tulee valituksi kaksi henkilöä, jaetaan palkkio puoliksi tehtävään valittujen kesken.

Hae tehtävää työnhakulomakkeeseen ohjaavan linkin kautta viimeistään maanantaina 6.10.2025. Rekrytointi toteutetaan anonyymina jolloin valintaa tekevät henkilöt eivät ole tietoisia mm. hakijoiden iästä, sukupuolesta tai nimestä. Valinnan tekee ylioppilaskunnan hallitus.

Lisätiedot

Lauri Tuohiniemi
pääsihteeri
paasihteeri@vyy.fi
044 324 8964