Senior Education Coordinator & Data Integration Lead Fixed term post (to 31st March 2026) The "Regional Skills Horizon and Pathways to Employment" (ReSHAPE) project, led by Munster Technological University (MTU) with partners Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) and the University of Limerick (UL), is an initiative to deliver education, training and skills development opportunities for the economic development and environmental sustainability of the Midlands region.
At its core ReSHAPE is the development of an intelligent platform that catalogues the education, training, and entrepreneurial supports available in the region.
In addition to being a repository of education and skills information, this platform will serve as a dynamic tool that can map an individual's current skills to up skilling opportunities and onwards mapped to their target roles.
This career pathway planning tool will not only be invaluable to individuals, enterprise but also to agencies such as Enterprise Ireland and the IDA in attracting FD&I into the midlands region.
The ReSHAPE Project is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the EU Just Transition Fund Programme 2021-2027.
The Role: The ReSHAPE project is entering the next phase of its charter and applications are invited for the following position- ReSHAPE Senior Education and Data Integration Lead (SEDIL).
The ReSHAPE SEDIL is responsible for overseeing the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of all educational offerings in the ReSHAPE portfolio and leading on the data integration of educational pathways into the ReSHAPE skills platform.
The ReSHAPE SEDIL will serve as a vital link between the academic partner institutions, delivery partners, the ReSHAPE Industry coordinator and the wider community to ensure training and educational offerings meet students and stakeholders needs.
The ReSHAPE SEDIL will work directly with the ReSHAPE Operations Core Project Team and report directly to the ReSHAPE Project Manager.
The ReSHAPE SEDIL will provide expert guidance and oversight of the data integration for the project, ensuring seamless integration of educational resources, training materials, and learner data into the ReSHAPE Skills Platform.
The Senior Research Fellow will ensure data quality, consistency, and relevance, while establishing protocols for continuous monitoring and improvement.
Qualifications & Experience An appropriate third-level qualification at NFQ level 8 or equivalent or above in a relevant area A PhD in a relevant discipline Three years relevant experience in role related to the duties and responsibilities outlined below Requirements: Proven leadership abilities Ability to adapt to changing working practices.
Fluent in spoken and written English ?
Project management experience.
Excellent documentation and communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with multiple stakeholders.
Desirable: Experience in quality assurance and feedback management & continuous improvement monitoring of training / educational courses Experience in Learner engagement activities Strong understanding of the challenges faced by target communities in accessing education and engaging in education Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
Proficient in project management and educational technology tools.
Strong networking skills with the ability to engage various stakeholders.
Sensitivity and adaptability to diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.
Duties: Provide leadership and direction in the design, development and coordination of data requirements in relation to educational and training offerings across the ReSHAPE partner portfolio.
Lead the design and development of the data ingestion process for the ReSHAPE Digital Skills Platform, ensuring accurate and timely integration of educational content and training resources Design and develop frameworks and protocols for monitoring data quality and ensuring its alignment with project goals.
Collaborate closely with the ReSHAPE Educational Coordinator in UL and the ReSHAPE Industry Engagement and Educational Coordinator in TUS to deliver high-quality training to learners in the Midlands region.
Collaborate closely with the ReSHAPE Software engineering team and external vendors to ensure accurate framework and protocol development for ingestion of data.
Support the day-to-day operations of work package 4 in the ReSHAPE Project in collaboration with the ReSHAPE Project and Programme Manager.
Research, identify, and implement best-in-class workflows for the application process for learners on ReSHAPE courses.
Facilitate external stakeholder relationships through collaborative meetings, seminars, workshops, and activities.
Collaborate with the ReSHAPE App/Platform Development team (work package 3) to ensure effective integration of educational resources.
Build and maintain partnerships with industry stakeholders to ensure programs remain relevant and aligned with regional needs.
Research, identify and manage relevant training that fit with the ReSHAPE programme, catering to the needs of local communities and align with industry requirements.
In conjunction with the ReSHAPE Digital Media Officer, develop strategies to engage learners in relation to the ReSHAPE digital skills platform.
Actively engage with marginalised communities in the midlands region to understand their educational needs and barriers, and tailor offering/ access to offering accordingly.
Provide training and support to instructors and users of the ReSHAPE app/platform.
Research, identify, and implement evaluation tools to assess programme effectiveness and impact.
Actively promote the ReSHAPE project throughout its lifecycle across relevant media.
Conduct outreach activities for ReSHAPE in collaboration with the ReSHAPE Programme Manager and Industry Engagement Coordinator.
Disseminate and communicate project research outputs effectively.
Undertake other appropriate duties as assigned by the Project Sponsor/Director.
Salary Scale:Senior Research Fellow Salary Scale : Point 1 €79,356- Point 4 €85,162 Location:This post is based within Munster Technological University in Tralee.
However, as the ReSHAPE project delivery is focused on the Midlands region, travel to partner meetings, events and training delivery will be required from time to time.
Citizenship Requirement:Candidates should note that eligibility to compete for posts is open to citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA) or to non-EEA nationals with a valid work permit.
The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, United Kingdom along with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.
Swiss citizens under EU agreements may also apply.
It is an offence under the Employment Permits Acts 2003 and 2006 for both an employer and an employee if a non-EEA National is in employment without an appropriate employment permit.
Employment permit holders can only work for the employer named on the permit.
Application Procedure: All applications to be made online.
Informal enquiries: Informal enquires ONLY to Closing date for applications is 1.00pm Thursday, 24th April 2025 Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
Appointments will be subject to Garda vetting.
The University operates an online recruitment system.
All applications must be made via the eRecruitment /vacancies Interview: Interviews will be held in Tralee.
The University regrets that it cannot pay expenses for candidates attending interviews for this post(s) or for taking up the position, if appointed.
General: The information given in this document is of a general information nature only and should not be taken as contractual.
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