Would you enjoy creating meaningful experiences for students from diverse backgrounds? Are you energised by the prospect of working in a vibrant and culturally rich environment? If this resonates with you, we have an ideal position that could be your next exciting career step!
About ADC College
ADC College is a leading professional development and language tuition centre dedicated to providing high-quality internships to vocational students across Europe. With the financial support of the EU initiative Erasmus+, we have successfully organised over 10,000 internships in both public and private sector companies in vibrant cities like London and Dublin. As one of the largest work placement providers, we take pride in our long-lasting partnerships with schools throughout Europe.
Why Work With Us?
At ADC College, we believe that our employees are the cornerstone of our business. We strive to make our jobs enjoyable and rewarding, offering a high degree of autonomy and a positive working environment. If you thrive in a culturally diverse, highly innovative, and thriving team, ADC is the right place for you. This role also offers excellent opportunities for your professional development.
Job Overview
As a Student Services Officer with a specialisation in internships, you will play a pivotal role in finding internship positions for students, as well as developing and maintaining strong relationships with placement companies.
Organising Work Placements: Finding new companies or maintaining relationships with existing companies, placing students, and arranging monitoring visits.
Supporting Students: Resolving issues and concerns that arise for students which are assigned to you during their time in Dublin.
Managing information flow: Managing the communication and document exchange between companies, students, and ADC project managers.
Quality Monitoring & Replacements: Monitor the quality of the placements you have arranged and find suitable replacements where needed.
Host Family Visits: Conduct regular on-site visits to host families using public transport to assess safety/quality standards and accurately evaluate student commute times. Frequency may vary from 0–4 times per week depending on operational needs, new host family registrations, and peak/off-peak times.
Undertaking Ancillary Duties: As required by your line manager.
What We're Looking For
Effective Communication: Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a variety of people, including European students, HR professionals, Company Directors, Managers, and colleagues with various cultural backgrounds.
Language Skills: Professional written and spoken English skills.
IT Proficiency: Practical knowledge of MS Office programmes or a strong interest in developing these skills.
Self-Motivation: Ability to work well under pressure and self-motivated.
Team Player: A professional, friendly attitude, and a willingness to help and collaborate with others.
Cultural Sensitivity: Ability to adapt and be sensitive to a variety of different cultures and backgrounds.
Empathy: Strong sense of empathy and self-awareness.
Location & Benefits
This role is based in our Dublin office, located in D12. We provide performance-based annual bonuses, sick pay, on-site parking, extended time off for all staff over the Christmas period into the new year, and an additional leave allowance for every year you work for ADC.
If you are enthusiastic about supporting students on their journey and contributing to their personal and professional growth, we invite you to join our team at ADC College. Apply now and be part of an organisation that values its employees and is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of students across Europe.
