Job Title: Deputy Head of Campus
Reporting to: Head of Campus
Location: Griffith College Limerick
Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Closing date for applications 12th January 2025
Job Summary:
Griffith College, Ireland’s largest private third level College seeks to recruit a motivated, dynamic Deputy Head for their Senior Management Team.
This role is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for increased responsibility and the opportunity to excel in a higher education institution, where they will gain exposure to a wide range of independent third-level teaching and learning activity.
The responsibilities of the Deputy Head of Campus include, but are not limited to:
Academic Management and Quality Assurance.
Academic and Financial Administration.
Marketing, Promotion and Sales.
Student Management.
Campus Representation at Internal & External Meetings and Events.
Attendance at Boards & Committees.
The Deputy Head of campus will assume full responsibility for the campus in the absence of the Head of Campus.
Specific Job Responsibilities:
Academic Management and Quality Assurance
Management of Programme Directors, Year Heads & Lecturers
Programme Delivery
Learner Assessments
Learner progression and retention rates.
Induction quality.
Administration
Management of academic and financial administration.
Management of student onboarding – enquiries, applications, admissions, registrations, payments.
Oversight of graduations.
Marketing, Promotion and Sales
Marketing strategy / Promotion and sales modes
Conversion of enquiries.
Industry Liaison - Continuous and ongoing contacts with industry to: identify opportunities, secure work experience / placements for learners, source guest lecturers and form an industry expertise conduit for the College.
Liaison with State & Semi-State Bodies Continuous and ongoing contacts with State and semi-State bodies to: identify opportunities, raise the profile of the College / Limerick campus in the State sector and garner support for new programme development.
Product Mix – review old offerings / new product development.
Market research – identify trends and opportunities for the Limerick campus
Tendering
Skillnets and other funding sources
Room rentals
Student Management
Student experience enhancement.
Student services and supports.
International student accommodation and transport
Student Union / class representatives / Global Ambassador liaison.
Represent the campus at internal & external meetings and events.
Attendance at Boards & Committees
The Deputy Head of campus will assume full responsibility for the campus in the absence of the Head of Campus.
Minimum Requirements for the Position:
A level 9 qualification pertinent to third level higher education and leadership is preferable, and/or extensive relevant industry experience, along with relevant experience in marketing and team management.
Approximately five years of experience in areas related to third level education, leadership, training and development, business development, or similar posts.
A thorough knowledge and demonstrated experience of admissions and marketing processes and the ability to facilitate entry into higher education.
Excellent interpersonal, organisational, verbal and written communication skills, together with the ability to deliver presentations to a high standard.
Self-starter with ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Preferably, possession of a car and a full driving licence, with eligibility drive in Ireland.
About Griffith College
Griffith College is Ireland's largest independent third level institution with locations in Dublin, Cork and Limerick. The College was established in 1974 and is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year with “GC50”, a series of events and activities celebrating our history and looking forward to the future. The main campus is situated on seven acres within a mile of St. Stephen's Green on Dublin's South Circular Road. Griffith College enjoys national and a growing international reputation for student success. The College has gained an enviable, award winning reputation for providing students with first class lectures and excellent study material. Griffith College offers internationally recognised postgraduate and undergraduate degree programmes, complimented by a wide range of professional, short term and corporate training educational solutions - in Griffith college, there is something for everyone. Today there are over 7,000 students studying in the College, which is a designated educational institute of the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). Click the link for more information. http://www.griffith.ie/
Our Vision
To be recognised among the leading, innovative and socially enterprising of Ireland’s universities”
Why work for Griffith College?
Competitive salary package.
Access to health cash plan for self and family through salary sacrifice
Bike to work scheme.
Opportunity for continued training development and support.
Free parking facilities.*
Onsite subsidised restaurant.*
Stunning historical premises.
Vibrant multidisciplinary and multicultural learning environment.
Innovative and agile place to work.
Welcoming environment committed to learner and staff development.
*Dublin campus on South Circular Road.
This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline of proposed areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing environment within the Faculty and the College.
Griffith College is an equal opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to work full-time for any employer in Ireland.