School Administrative Manager

The School of Natural Sciences seeks to appoint a School Administrative Manager to a permanent post. The role manages the delivery of a high-quality administrative service to support all the activities of the School. The School Administrative Manager is an essential role in the support of the professional and academic staff in the management of the School’s academic programming, research, HR and financial operations. This is a varied role working directly with the Head of School in support of all School activities. The role is directly responsible for managing administrative processes and systems that facilitate strategic and budgetary planning, academic administration, management of staff, and implementation of School and College policy and strategic planning. The School Administrative Manager reports to the Head of School.

At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. 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. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities, and applicants with disabilities.

Trinity is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from talented people of all backgrounds to join our staff community.

Post Status: Permanent

Hours: 35 Hours Per Week

Salary: Appointment will be made on the Administrative Officer 1 (1-3) (€60,692 - €78,512 per annum) Salary Scale at a point in line with Government Pay Policy. Point 3 is the maximum point on the scale.

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.

• Candidates must have a track record of academic administration in a University or comparable organisation and should outline the way their knowledge and experience to date makes them a good fit for the requirements of this post.
• Illustrate, through past example, their ability to work on their own initiative, resolve

Closing Date: 12 noon (Irish Standard Time) 12th July 2022 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.

Candidates wishing to discuss the post informally and in confidence should email Professor Patrick Wyse Jackson, Head of School of Natural Sciences,