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Post Summary
Trinity Business School (TBS) seeks to recruit an Executive Officer who will join our Programmes 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. The Executive Officer will be expected to take an active role in the administrative functions in TBS and provide assistance, as required, in other areas.
The nature of the post requires the post-holder to be on-campus five days each week during term.
About Trinity Business School
Trinity Business School is at an advanced stage of a transformative high growth strategy which began in 2016. Since then it has been one of the fastest growing Business Schools in the developed world and has grown by 150%. It has AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS accreditations, placing it amongst a select 1% of business schools in the World who are triple accredited. The delivery of the Trinity Business School strategy involves growth driven primarily through the development of new degree programmes and the expansion of executive education activity.
Business Schools operate in a very competitive marketplace and it is critical the Trinity Business School provides a student experience that is in line with international standards. The successful candidate will report to the Student Support Services Manager and will work closely with members of the Student Support Services team to ensure we offer a distinctive, high-quality student support service.
Post Details
Post status: Permanent
Hours of Post: 35 hours per week
Salary: This appointment will be made on the Executive Officer Merged Salary Scale (€32,191- €50,199 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy.
How to Apply
In order to assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (1x A4 page) that specifically address the following points in their application:
1. Applicants should clearly address their experience and how they obtained their knowledge in their application.
2. Illustrate, through past example, their ability to work on their own initiative and resolve problems.
Applicants who do not address the application requirements above in their cover letter will not be considered at the short list stage. Applications must be submitted by the closing date specified through eRecruitment. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.
Contact Information
Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Lucinda Gavigan - gaviganl@tcd.ie
Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at recruit@tcd.ie and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.
Commitment to Equality
At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, and those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those who have been displaced due to war.
Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.
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