Purpose of Position: Administration of the Early Learning Initiative Dublin's Inner-City programmes Reporting to: Assistant Director of the Early Learning Initiative Key Relationships: Assistant Director of the Early Learning Initiative Early Learning Initiative team Me mbers of ABC consortium Stakeholders in the local community, including parents, children and practitioners National College of Ireland Key Responsibilities: Support the administration of ELI's Dublin Inner City and ABC programmes with particular responsibility for: Liaising with stakeholders re: MOUs, governance; finance and reporting Communicating the work of ELI including community newsletters, website and social media. Room bookings and liaison with NCI Central Timetable Office. Provide administrative support to ELI's Corporate Volunteer programme including: Volunteer registration and garda vetting applications. Updating of volunteer communications and brochures Delivery of meetings, briefings, and trainings to volunteers. Use budget allocated to plan, agree and purchase materials, catering etc. required for the above activities. Adhere to NCI's, ABC's, NEIC, ELI's and other funders as appropriate financial procedures and ensure that expenditure is coded correctly and labelled Prepare and maintain secure records, reports and organisational data that are GDPR compliant. Provide information as required to the ELI Director/Assistant Director and NCI's Finance/Facilities Department for reports, financial returns, budgets, office accommodation and health and safety issues. Any other duties as assigned by the Director or Assistant Director Organisation of and secretary to the ELI Advisory Group, ABC Steering Group, Consortium, and other meetings. Skills and Experience Required: Relevant 3rd level qualification Previous administration experience An energetic, confident, and pro-active individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Good time management skills with the ability to produce results to deadlines. Excellent administrative and organisational skills. Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of College person nel, community stakeholders and other outside individuals/organisations Excellent IT skills: Ms Office. Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Salary: Administrator band Min €31,059 to Max €43,485 Hours: Full Time Annual Leave: 24 Days National College of Ireland's mission is to widen participation in higher education and unlock each student's potential. The College offers students the opportunity to acquire the skills and self-confidence to change their lives, contribute to a knowledge based economy and become responsible, active citizens. Application Process: Applicants will be sent an application form to complete post submission of CV as per the below application process. Once received please complete this in full and return to the senders email address for consideration in shortlisting process. To apply please e-mail your cover letter and CV both in PDF format ONLY, quoting reference number: NCI 1072 to: by 5:00 pm, 5th February 2025. Note: The functions and responsibilities assigned to the ELI Administrator - Communications and Volunteering are based on the current stated role and objective of the College. These functions and responsibilities may alter in line with any change in the role and objectives of the NCI. The successful applicant will be subject to Garda Vetting and must not have any convictions under the Sex Offenders Act 2001. National College of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer. The Importance of Confidentiality We would like to assure you that protecting confidentiality is our number one priority. You can expect that all enquires, applications and all aspects of the proceedings are treated as strictly confidential and are not disclosed to anyone, outside those directly involved in that aspect of the process.