Support Services jobs in Dublin, County Dublin

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Trinity Business School (TBS) seeks to recruit an Executive Officer who will join our Student Support Services team which is responsible for providing a comprehensive support service to TBS students and those who deliver our programmes. This is a busy role with a specific focus on delivering a world-class experience in relation to programme administration. The position will therefore allow the successful candidate to play an integral role in enhancing the Trinity Business School student experience through a streamlined, customer-focused service.

Post Summary: Executive Officer -Student Support Services

Post status: Specific Purpose Contract

The specific purpose of this contract is to fill an Executive Officer vacancy on a temporary basis pending the return of the postholder from maternity leave.

Hours of Post: 35 hours per week

Salary: This appointment will be made on the Executive Officer Merged Salary Scale ( €34,023 - €52,232 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. https://www.tcd.ie/hr/employee-services/pay-scales/

How to apply:

To assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (maximum one A4 page) that specifically addresses the following points:

Clearly outline relevant experience and how this experience has contributed to their knowledge.

Demonstrate, through past examples, their ability to work on their own initiative and to resolve problems.

Applicants who do not address these requirements in their cover letter will not be considered at the shortlisting stage.

Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.

Please see the Job Description below for this position.

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Lucinda Gavigan, E: Lucinda.Gavigan@tcd.ie

Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at E; recruit@tcd.ie and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.

At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities, those who have followed non-traditional career paths, and those who have taken time out for reasons such as family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war.

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier university. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and across the higher education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work–life balance and creating a family-friendly working environment.