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Post Summary:
Working closely with the Senior Lecturer/Dean Undergraduate Studies, the Academic Secretary is responsible for leading the Trinity Teaching & Learning (TT&L) department within Trinity's Academic Services Division (ASD); the provision of strategic and policy advice relating to academic affairs; and holds delegated responsibility for managing academic policy and quality with specific responsibilities regarding teaching and learning in College.
The role is critical to advancing Trinity's strategic vision of academic excellence, ensuring the implementation of Trinity's teaching and learning strategy, maintaining, and enhancing the university's academic standards and contributing to Trinity's goal of delivering a world-class educational experience.
The role is responsible for strategically and operationally refining services, policies, and processes to ensure cohesion and efficiencies across the units within the TT&L department, embedding change, and leading strategic learning initiatives.
The Academic Secretary is a senior administrative position, with a primary reporting line to the Senior Lecturer and Dean of Undergraduate Studies (SL &DUS) and a secondary reporting line to the Executive Director, ASD in relation to professional conduct, strategic and operational matters.
The role works closely on academic policy and education matters with the Dean of Graduate Studies, the Vice President for Global Engagement, the Dean of Students, Heads of professional and academic units, and student representatives.
Post status:
Permanent
Hours of Post: 35 hours per week
Salary:
This appointment will be made on the Senior Administrative 2 Salary Scale (€106,789 - €142,765 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy.
How to apply:
In order to assist the selection process, candidates should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (1x A4 page).
Candidates must have a minimum of 10+ years' experience in a highly visible senior role in a university or similar large multi-departmental diverse organization.
Applicants must show evidence of experience in each of the essential specifications listed above and how they obtained their knowledge in their application.
Note:
Please note: Candidates who do not address the application requirements above in their cover letter will not be considered at the short list stage.
Candidates should note that the interview process for this appointment will include the delivery of a presentation and/or include a test of practical skills.
Interviews will be held in person Friday 11 April.
Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Fedelma Mc Namara, Executive Director, Academic Services Division-
Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at E:
and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.
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, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities.
We also welcome international applicants including those whom 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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