Rosalin Mackenzie

Admin and Research Assistant                                                            2011 - Present

Student Support Centre

Otago University Students Association (OUSA)

Duties:

Administration of the Otago University class representative system, including the facilitation of class rep training and managing class rep functions. Co-ordination and management of tutorials for first year students not living in a hall of residence (these operate for equity reasons). General support for students and class representatives. Assist with any research initiatives.

Queer* Support Coordinator/Queer* Events Coordinator      2011 - Present

Student Support Centre

Otago University Students Association 

Duties:

Facilitation of weekly discussion/support groups. One-on-one support for queer* and questioning students on campus. Co-ordination of OUSA’s queer* peer support volunteers. Co-ordination and delivery of diversity-raising campaigns and events including OUSA’s diversity week. Co-ordination and management of OUSA Student Support lead events and open days. Facilitate diversity-awareness training for University staff and students.

Community Education Facilitator                                          2010

Youthline Otago 

Duties:

Facilitated a youth group including monthly support meetings, monthly action groups and helped run campaigns.

Queer* Representative                                                                        2010

Otago University Students Association Executive            

Duties:

Represented queer* students on the OUSA Executive. Ensured the University of Otago work towards providing a safe and inclusive environment for queer* and questioning students. Liaised with the University whilst sitting on a number of committees including the Caroline Plummer Fellowship Grant committee. Contributed to the strategic planning of the organisation.

Retail Assistant                                                                       2007-2008

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