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Post Summary
The Executive Officer (Digital Arts and Intermedia Practices) will support the effective delivery of all administrative, financial and operational services associated with the M.Phil. in Digital Arts and Intermedia Practices offered by the Discipline of Film in the Scholl of Creative Arts and is based in the Arts Technology Research Laboratory (ATRL) on Pearse Street. Reporting directly to the School Manager and to the Course Director on a day-to-day basis, the post-holder plays a key role in coordinating day-to-day operations for this course in areas such as finance, admissions, student support, social media and general office and both operational and office logistics.
The role ensures that all administrative processes run smoothly, information flows efficiently between the course, Discipline, School and central College offices, and staff and students receive timely, professional support. The post-holder will also assist with Discipline and School-level projects and other functions as directed by the Course Director and / or the School Manager.
Post status: Specific Purpose Contract
The specific purpose of this post is to provide administrative support for the new Digital Arts and Intermedia Practices courses. The role is not being offered on a permanent basis, as the courses are newly established and it is not yet known whether they will become a permanent addition to the syllabus. The post will be subject to review, and the long-term continuation of the role will be contingent upon the outcome of this review.
Hours of Post: Part-Time (0.4 FTE)
Salary: This appointment will be made pro rata (0.4 fte) on the Executive Officer Merged Salary Scale (€34,023 - €52,232 pro rata 0.4 fte per annum ) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)
How to apply:
To assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (maximum one A4 page) that specifically addresses the following points:
Clearly outline relevant experience and how this experience has contributed to their knowledge.
Demonstrate, through past examples, their ability to work on their own initiative and to resolve problems.
Applicants who do not address these requirements in their cover letter will not be considered at the shortlisting stage.
Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.
Please see the Job Description below for this position.
Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Michael Slevin, School Manager at
[email protected]
Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at
[email protected] and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.
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