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Post Summary:
The School of Histories and Humanities seeks to recruit a full-time Executive Officer to cover a period of maternity leave. The purpose of the role is to provide administrative support for all aspects of the activities of the Department of History of Art and Architecture, but the postholder may be requested to assist in other areas of the School, as required by the Head of School, School Manager or by anyone authorized by the Head of School to give instruction.
Post status: Specific Purpose Contract
The specific purpose of this employment is to fill an Executive Officer vacancy on a temporary basis pending the return of the postholder from maternity leave. Employment is not offered on an indefinite duration basis as the original postholder is expected to return. If the postholder does not return to work the post will be filled through open competition.
Hours of Post: 35 hours per week
Salary: This appointment will be made on the Executive Officer Merged Salary Scale (€34,363 - €52,754 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)
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 addresses the following points:
- Previous administrative experience in an academic environment.
- Experience of using College systems especially SITS and FIS.
- Experience of ability to work on own initiative and resolve problems. Examples should be provided.
Please Note:
- Applicants who do not address the application requirements above in their cover letter will not be considered at the short list stage.
- Applicants should note that the interview process for this appointment may include the delivery of a presentation and may include a test of practical skills.
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 Debra Birch, School Manager, Histories & Humanities 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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