Recruiting: Head of Institutional Relations - UIS Research Centre
Important: this position is voluntary based, the UIS executive team is based on a voluntary work.
Time required: 4 hours per week
United Italian Societies (UIS) is looking for a bright, passionate and positive individual to drive the institutional relations for our student-led think tank, the UIS Research Centre. The role will involve interacting with major Italian institutions to collaborate on the research made within our organisation.
Responsibilities:
Develop and manage relationships between the Research Centre and external institutions such as embassies, universities, and government bodies.
Collaborate with the Head of Policy Collaboration to identify potential partnerships for research.
Act as a liaison between the Research Centre and external entities.
Who we are looking for:
An Italian student currently enrolled at a university.
Someone with strong organizational skills, proactive, and eager to take initiative.
A confident communicator who can effectively engage with high-level stakeholders, including diplomats, university leaders, and policymakers.
An individual with a keen interest in policy, research, and international relations, particularly in the context of Italy’s educational landscape and its talent abroad.
A team player with the ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced, student-led environment.
About the Research Centre:
The UIS Research Centre stands as a student-led think tank, deeply rooted in the principles of academic excellence, innovation, and collaboration. Our primary objective is to harness the potential of bright and dedicated Italian students, providing them with a platform to craft well-researched policy proposals and insightful articles.
Our commitment is not just to produce research, but to shape future leaders and thinkers who can drive change through informed policy-making and thought leadership. Students will be given the possibility to produce their own paper together with Italian PhD students and Professors, which will then be presented to our community and Italian institutions.
About us:
United Italian Societies (UIS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting, promoting, and supporting Italian university students abroad. We bring together Italian student societies across 7 countries and more than 60 universities, fostering a vibrant community driven by the passion and talent of our volunteers. Founded three years ago, we are now focused on expanding our services and enhancing the events we offer in the regions where we are active. For more info please visit: https://uniteditaliansocieties.com/