Tallinn University Student Union
The elections for the Tallinn University Student Union Representative Council have begun
Come and apply, because the council is an important representative and decision-making body at the university, where we, active students, can have a say on important issues. The council deals with various issues such as higher education funding, sustainable development of the university, well-being of international students, and much more. Your candidacy provides an opportunity to highlight the voice of all students at the university and ensure that they are heard.
As a council member, you can contribute to securing the best budget and leadership for the student body. The council is a place where we can openly express concerns, make proposals, and initiate projects to improve the situation. The role of a council member offers invaluable experience, the opportunity to learn about the functioning of the university, develop teamwork skills, and create lasting friendships.
As a council member, you also become involved in solving students’ concerns, participating in national-level important issues, and contributing to the work of committees and working groups. This opens the door to gaining basic knowledge about the workings of a civil society organization and allows you to participate in various events.
The application period lasts from February 13 to March 10, 2024, and voting takes place from March 18 to March 31, 2024. If elected, the council member’s mandate lasts until the next regular elections. All Tallinn University students are welcome to apply and vote. If you do not wish to run yourself, encourage your friends to do so! Fill out the council elections application and send it to spiiker@esindus.ee. After submitting the application, we will send you an email with questions that will help you introduce yourself better. The results will be announced in mid-April.
Personalijuhi töö on juhtida ja koolitada üliõpilaskonna personali, vajadusel leida kontorisse uusi töötajaid ja praktikante ning edendada motivatsioonisüsteeme kontoris.
Vabatahtlike koordinaator on üliõpilaskonna tugisammas, kes toetab, juhendab ja innustab üliõpilaskonna üliõpilasnõukogusid ja klubisid. Samuti on tema ülesanne edendada koostööd üliõpilaskonna juhatuse, personali, volikogu, klubide ja üliõpilasnõukogude vahel. Kui soovid liituda üliõpilaseluga või mõtled lausa uue klubi loomisele, siis pöördu just tema poole. Ta on siin, et aidata Sul leida oma koht ülikooliperes ja toetada Sind uute algatuste elluviimisel.
Need help or guidance? The Student Union assistant is the person you can confidently turn to. Additionally, you can buy merch from them, such as the university cap and ring, which will be a great keepsake from your university days. In case of any issues, they can also assist with issuing ISIC or ITIC cards, and if you order a card through the school, you’ll receive it from them.
The document manager helps the Student Union with everything related to documents – records, archives, manages the Student Union’s invoices and checks and personnel documents. In addition, she coordinates the communication of the Student Union with the university’s office and the finance department and assists, guides and advises in financial and document-related operations.
A board member in the field of education policy leads the educational activities of the Student Union. Their responsibilities include supporting and advising the members of the student councils’ board in organizing representative activities, updating educational legislation, and ensuring internal communication.
The Marketing and Communications Manager is responsible for compiling the newsletter for the students. They also manage the Student Union’s website (www.esindus.ee) and social media, creating content and marketing Student Union events.
The role of the chairman of the board is to support and manage the work of the Student Union at Tallinn University. In addition to the general management of the Student Union, her tasks also include the management of the economic field and external relations and student representation. The Chairman ensures the smooth functioning of the Student Union by providing practical and strategic support and advice.
Juhatuse liige hariduspoliitika valdkonnas juhib üliõpilaskonna haridusalaseid tegevusi. Tema ülesanded hõlmavad üliõpilasnõukogude juhatuse liikmete toetamist ja nõustamist esindustegevuse korraldamisel, haridusvaldkonna õigusaktide ajakohastamist ja sisekommunikatsiooni tagamist.
Vajad abi või suunamist? Üliõpilaskonna assistent on see, kelle poole võid julgelt pöörduda. Lisaks saab tema käest osta meeneid nagu ülikooli teklit ja sõrmust, mis jäävad Sulle toredaks mälestuseks ülikooliajast. Mure korral aitab ta ka vormistada ISIC või ITIC kaarte ja kui tellid kaardi kooli saad selle kätte just tema käest.
Dokumendihaldurina abistab üliõpilaskonda kõigega, mis on seotud dokumentidega – protokollib, arhiveerib, haldab üliõpilaskonna arveid ja tšekke ning personalidokumente. Lisaks koordineerib ta üliõpilaskonna suhtlemist ülikooli kantselei ja rahandusosakonnaga ning abistab, juhendab ja nõustab rahandus- ja dokumendialastes toimingutes.
Turundus- ja kommunikatsioonijuht vastutab tudengitele suunatud infokirja koostamise eest. Samuti haldab ta üliõpilaskonna veebilehte (www.esindus.ee) ja sotsiaalmeediat, luues sisu ning turundades üliõpilaskonna üritusi.
A board member in the field of social policy manages the social policy sector of the Student Union. This includes advising on and addressing issues related to financial aid, access to higher education, tuition fees, the learning environment, students with special needs, student housing, and childcare facilities.
The Student Union’s human resources manager’s job is to manage and train the Student Union staff, find new employees and interns for the office if needed, and promote motivational systems in the office.
The Volunteer Coordinator is a pillar of the Student Union who supports, guides and inspires the student councils and clubs of the Student Union. It is also her job to promote cooperation between the Student Union’s board, staff, council, clubs and student councils. If you want to join the student life or even think about starting a new club, contact her. She is here to help you find your place in the university family and to support you in implementing new initiatives.
The work of the Student Union Council is managed by the Speaker of the Council, whose main duties are to prepare, convene and preside over council sessions. All decisions and regulations made during the council session must be co-signed by the speaker and the recording secretary of the session and then made public.
Juhatuse liige sotsiaalpoliitika valdkonnas tegeleb üliõpilaskonna sotsiaalpoliitika valdkonna juhtimisega. See hõlmab nõustamist, toetusi, ligipääsu kõrgharidusele, õppemakse, õppekeskkonda, erivajadustega üliõpilasi, üliõpilaselamuid ja lastetoa küsimusi.
Juhatuse esimehe roll on toetada ja juhtida üliõpilaskonna tööd Tallinna Ülikoolis. Tema ülesanded hõlmavad lisaks üliõpilaskonna üldjuhtimisele ka majandusvaldkonna ja välissuhete juhtimist ning üliõpilaste esindamist. Esimees tagab üliõpilaskonna sujuva toimimise, pakkudes praktilist ja strateegilist tuge ning nõu.
Üliõpilaskonna volikogu tööd juhib volikogu spiiker, kelle põhiülesanneteks on volikogu istungite ettevalmistamine, kokkukutsumine ja juhatamine. Kõik volikogu istungi ajal tehtud otsused ja määrused peab spiiker koos istungi protokollijaga allkirjastama ning avalikustama.