Executive Officer

The School of Computer Science and Statistics (SCSS) invites applications for a permanent Executive Officer position in its Teaching Unit.  The successful candidate will join a vibrant team responsible for the comprehensive provision of high-quality administrative support for all aspects of the student life-cycle.  Working closely with Course Directors, and other teaching staff, the Executive Officer will provide dedicated support for one or more of the School’s postgraduate or undergraduate programmes.  This position provides an excellent opportunity to gain in-depth academic administrative experience in a student-oriented environment using the College SITS, CMIS, Blackboard and other IT systems as well as the opportunity for career development in a busy but friendly work environment. The Executive Officer will be expected to take an active role in the administrative functions in the School and provide assistance, as required, in other areas.

Post Status: Permanent

Hours: 35 Hours Per Week

Salary: This appointment will be made on the Executive Officer Merged Salary Scale (€28,923 - €46,404 per annum) in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines.

How to apply: In order to assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae to include the contact details for three referees and a Cover Letter (1 x A4 page) that specifically addresses the following points in their application.

• Applicants should ideally have a minimum of two years’ experience in a similar administrative role.   Applicants should clearly address their work experience and how they obtained their knowledge.
• Illustrate, through past example, their ability to work on their own initiative and resolve problems.:

Please note: Applicants who do not address the application requirements above in will not be considered at the short list stage.

Closing Date: 12 noon (Irish Standard Time) 3 April 2023 Application will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal http://jobs.tcd.ie Applications must be made by the date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system Late Applications will not be accepted.

Please see below the Job Description and Application Information for this position.

Informal enquiries about this post may be made to Lynn Daly, Head of the Teaching Unit (lydaly@tcd.ie) or Olivia Lombard, School Manager, at olivia.lombard@tcd.ie

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.

We are ranked 3rd in the world for gender equality (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2020) and we hold an Athena SWAN Bronze award, recognising our work to advance gender equality. The University is actively pursuing a Silver level award, which it has committed to achieving by 2025. Trinity is committed to supporting the work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.