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Student University Mentor, FT Students (for Current Undergraduate University Student Located in Singapore)
The Role / Position Overview
The Financial Times, one of the world’s leading business news organisations, is recognised internationally for its authority, integrity and accuracy. FT Schools helps the next generation of decision makers prepare for life after school by enabling students to achieve more academically, make informed career choices, understand personal finance and become more engaged citizens.
The Student Advocate Program offers high school students the opportunity to develop new skills through promoting the benefits of reading the FT to their friends and teachers as well as being the voice of the student to the FT. The FT Schools Team is receptive to new ideas, creative, and a great environment to develop new employability skills and make new connections.
Job Purpose
We are trying to make the FT more accessible to young people through Student Advocates by building relationships with high school students and teachers at secondary schools. The role of a Student Advocate is to promote the benefits of the FT at school and represent the voice of students to the FT by suggesting ideas for how we can be more relevant for teenagers. We hope that Student University Mentors can be the bridge between Student Advocates in schools and the FT. They will lead and motivate teams of 50 Student Advocates across the world, discuss new ideas and work closely with the Schools Team to transform the FT into something which is more compelling for young people.
Student University Mentors will be able to do their work remotely from home/university and will be in regular contact with the FT. The position is paid and is part time (12 hours per month spread throughout the month) and on a contract basis (duration roughly 6 months).
Key Responsibilities
Help a group of 50 Student Advocates feel confident exploring ideas to increase awareness of the FT in schools through monthly calls and regular communication on Slack forum
Communicate ideas effectively between the FT and Student Advocates (and vice versa) and work with Schools Team to implement these ideas
Gather feedback from Student Advocates on developing projects
Communicate with teachers to share ideas and update them on their Student Advocate’s progress
Required Skills / Experience
This role would suit a current university student, looking for a part time position that they can work around their studies.
Be a current undergraduate university student
High levels of motivation
Very good organisational and communication skills
Ability to lead, motivate and mentor a team
Familiarity with the FT/FT Schools (desirable)
The cover letter can be in any form e.g. a letter, video or podcast. We would like to hear your ideas on how the FT can better engage with young people and we would also like to hear about any relevant experience in mentoring young people and communicating with lots of different groups. Please also tell us about someone you admire and why. We encourage you to be creative and will select a shortlist to interview.
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