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FERC: Sponsored Student Program (SSP) Coordinator
Work Description and Personal Qualities

Title: Sponsored Student Program Officer
Reports to: The FERC Board/Advisory Committee (AC)/Scholarship Committee
Main purpose: To coordinate the Sponsored Student Program
Working hours: Variable but an estimated average of 10 hours per month

Key tasks:
• Attend the majority of AC meetings and major events.
• Work closely with the Social Media Officer in terms of promoting the Programs and developing
promotional materials.
• Respond to inquiries from potential sponsors.
• Confirm allocation of sponsored students and respond to any subsequent correspondence from
the sponsor.
• Maintain an individual file on each sponsor and record any important emails.

• Invite sponsors to the bi-annual Awards’ Ceremony and school trips as appropriate for the
sponsor.
• Send student updates to sponsors who cannot attend.

• Remind sponsors as appropriate when further tranches of sponsorship money are due.
• Work with the Treasurer to confirm transfer/deposit has been made and ensure that receipts are
sent to all sponsors for money received.

• Maintain a spreadsheet incorporating all necessary information about sponsors and the
allocated students and share it with the Treasurer with each update.
• Any other duties that may be reasonably required by the Board from time to time.

Skills and Experience:
• Possess sound Information Communication Technology (ICT) skills e.g. use a computer, tablet,
or mobile phone, send an email, browse the internet, and make a video call.
• A good command of written and spoken English.
• Experience working in a team-oriented environment.
• Possess good time management skills.
• An ability to work independently, flexibly, and creatively.
• To be familiar with confidentiality requirements and data protection.

• To be mindful of equality and diversity requirements.
Essential:
• Have their own computer, scanner, and printer in good working condition.
• Review the FERC Handbook.

Updated: 4 Mar 2024 18