Riley Jackson (he/him)

School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities

Postgraduate Student Support & Community Assistant (History)

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riley.jackson@sheffield.ac.uk
+44 114 222 2569

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Riley Jackson
School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities
Jessop West
1 Upper Hanover Street
91Ö±²¥
S3 7RA
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Ey up! 

If you look closely, you will find me in the dimly lit corner of the History reception—dim light is my own choice—likely enjoying a snack. I've been part of the History PS team since October 2020, having previously worked in customer service, sales, and commercial printing, dabbling in both artwork and machinery. 

I'm a big fan of lying down, cats, hats, cats in hats, and keeping a spreadsheet of all the films and TV shows I've watched throughout the year. 

Responsibilities

Community Building
  • Student community building including social media, newsletters and blogs
Digital Media & Communications
  • History web, digital and social media strategy and planning support and delivery lead 
  • Manage staff hub content, focusing on departmental news
  • Lead liaison with Media Team to promote news 
  • Lead for promotion of Departmental Research Seminar Series and ad hoc research events
Events Coordination
  • Room booking: lead for non-teaching related bookings
  • Research travel and events coordination
  • Student events: lead for employability events
Research and Engagement
  • Research and Public Engagement support lead
  • Lead on the planning and delivery of the History Witness Project in collaboration with the academic lead
Student Support
  • First point of contact for students
  • Student comms support
  • PGT and PGR student hub & registration support
  • PGT SAM, Welfare & Progression support
  • PGR Admissions and Funding support
Other
  • Various administrative functions including, but not limited to, financial processes support, reviewing and ordering stationery