Why should you join the MYSAI committee?

As an associate, you will

• Get to work with talented students all across Ireland and be part of an aspiring network of Malaysian students

• Expand your social network among Malaysian students and beyond

• Develop leadership skills, soft skills and interpersonal skills

• Your position will add to your CV

What does an associate do?

Associates work under specific departments of their choice towards set goals of the department which:

• Ensure the smooth operation of department and association

• Given opportunity to lead and take charge of different projects and initiatives

• Have the opportunity to apply for directorship for the next council

What are the requirements for the role?

• Must be a Malaysian undergraduate student in the 2021/2022 academic year

• Outgoing, sociable and strong team player

• Passionate to contribute to Malaysian community

• Teamwork and leadership experiences are a bonus

What is the interview process?

Interview is estimated to take about 40-50 minutes and it will be conducted over Zoom. The interview comprises 3 sections:

• General interview questions

• MYSAI specific & role specific questions

• Scenario based questions

How to prepare?

Be yourself! Do some research on the role you are applying for but ultimately we just want to get to know you better as a person!

What are student ambassadors?

• Act as a connection between MYSAI and the rest of the Malaysian students in the relevant colleges and their respective international offices

• Promote MYSAI’s events/programs/brands etc to colleges

• Receive feedback/suggestion/advice from colleges and Malaysian communities within the colleges

Student Ambassadors work closely with the Welfare Department.

What departments are available?

There are many departments you can choose from. Here’s a summary on the job scopes and responsibilities for each department:

Project and Events Department

• Plan and organise MYSAI events

• Come up with fun and creative events

• Collaborate with other societies and organisations

Corporate Relations Department

• Research for funding opportunities

• Act as main contact point for external and corporate parties (including Malaysian Embassy Liaise and update partners and sponsors)

• Treasurer on contract proposals and renewals

• Expand MYSAI's network

Public Relations and Outreach Department

• Manage social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, Discord, LinkedIn, Youtube)

• Actively maintain and develop the MYSAI website

• Create promotional and marketing materials for events and initiatives

• Creating new marketing strategies for MYSAI

Human Resources Department

• Create internal recruitment structure

• Create engagement phase between new associates and directors

• Resolve and mediate any internal affairs

Welfare Department

• Oversee the welfare of Malaysian students and societies

• Deal with any welfare requests or issues from members

• Create and facilitate welfare initiatives and projects

Treasury Department

• Responsible for the planning and budgeting of council

• Produce sponsorship contracts, invoices and receipts

• Responsible for producing monthly financial reports

Secretarial Department

• Schedule and organise meetings and record minutes

• Create official documents including Annual Report

• Respond to general enquiries through email

Applicants will be asked to select up to 3 departments of choice. You can go for any department of interest.

How to apply?

You can apply online through the link above, and successful candidates will be notified via email.