About FIE
The Foundation for International Education (www.fie.org.uk) is a not-for-profit international higher education organisation with over 25 years of expertise in developing and managing experiential learning experiences. Working in partnership with universities and colleges, primarily from the US, we provide immersive study abroad programmes for undergraduate students in London, Dublin, Madrid, Barcelona and Amman.
FIE is currently seeking qualified and resourceful applicants for the following position.
About the Role
Job Title: Residence Life Supervisor (RLS)
Department: FIE Dublin
Location: Dublin, Ireland (on-site)
Salary Range: €12,465 gross, per annum (accommodation included)
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Employment Start Date: 24 August 2026
Employment End Date: 31 August 2027
Application deadline: 12 June 2026
Interviews: On rolling bases
Purpose of the role
This role is responsible for helping create and cultivate a welcoming and inclusive living and learning environment for students. Acting as the first point of contact, the RLS team provide guidance and support to students, handling issues when they arise.
The primary objectives of this position are engaging students in their study abroad experience through on-site events and supporting students as a live-in position. Accommodation is provided in a single ensuite bedroom within a shared apartment within student accommodation in Dublin City Centre. Kitchen and common space will be shared with other residents, which may include other FIE staff, visiting faculty, or students. The typical working pattern will be 20 hours per week.
Throughout the year FIE works with a variety of accommodation providers both within Dublin City Centre and the suburbs to accommodate students. RLS’s will be required to engage with students at all locations. Support for students is provided consistently via a monthly schedule agreed between team members. During peak periods RLS’s will also perform some administrative duties as assigned
Key Responsibilities
The residence-based duties and responsibilities include:
· Help prepare the residence halls for student arrivals.
· Support FIE Dublin team throughout busy arrivals, orientation and departures periods as requested, including airport pick-up, welcome/departure receptions, orientations and welcome events.
· Be accessible and available to students in the residence, creating an approachable atmosphere of mutual respect.
· Initiate contact and foster good relations with all students in the residence.
· Throughout the semester conduct residence hall meetings, team meetings, room checks, student events and other activities as required.
· Design, advertise and run 3 student events throughout the semester e.g. pub quiz, movie night, mental health awareness event.
· Working in conjunction with the other RLS team members and FIE Dublin staff, ensure that all extra and co-curricular activities are staffed, including weeknight and weekend events and study tours.
· Provide on-call reports regarding current issues or concerns in the residence.
· Respond to all student emergencies and general needs.
· Supervise student health and safety in cooperation with the Binary Hub team and FIE Dublin colleagues.
· Participate in an on-call rota covering week nights and weekends in rotation to ensure out of office hours on site student support
· Guide students in day-to-day residence operations such as reporting maintenance problems, housing requests, managing flat mate concerns etc.
· Enforce residence policies by informing and educating residents, reporting policy violations in a timely and accurate manner, and documenting incidents.
· Conduct regular nightly rounds of the residence, checking in with FIE students.
· Monitor and report maintenance problems and situations that seem hazardous or unsafe to the appropriate parties.
· Support the end of semester donation drive in conjunction with Binary Hub and local charities.
The additional duties and responsibilities include:
· Attend one weekend study tour in a chaperone capacity.
· Assist the FIE Dublin team with staffing events & aid large-scale projects when needed.
· Support the FIE Dublin team in the daily running of FIE programs with administrative, program and student support.
· Assist students with cultural adjustment and provide students with pastoral care where appropriate, if necessary, refer them to a suitable resource.
· Disseminate and provide information regarding FIE programs and community issues.
· Be familiar with FIE’s policies and procedures and implement them when required, monitoring and reporting all situations to the appropriate person(s).
· Attend FIE staff meetings and training sessions as required.
· Report financial expenditures and provide necessary receipts and documentation.
· Serve as an ambassador for FIE by, for example, giving tours to guests and welcoming students at your residence.
Key Relationships
- Resident Director, Programme Officer, and RLS team
- University students and university partners
- Irish university partners
Person Specifications
Essential
- Undergraduate or postgraduate degree
- Experience working with students or in education
- Strong intercultural and interpersonal communication skills, with a friendly and approachable personality.
- Flexibility to respond to student needs and team requests
- Crisis management skills
Desirable
- Wide knowledge of Dublin and Ireland as an educational and social resource.
- Strong work ethic, alongside patience and resourcefulness.
- Organised and efficient time management
Competencies and Behaviours
- Social media skills and content creation
- The ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Additional Information
- The post holder may be required to undertake occasional travel and/or work outside normal hours, depending on business needs.
- This job description outlines the main responsibilities of the role and is not exhaustive. Duties may change in line with organisational requirements.
Benefits
- Annual leave entitlement
- Flexible working options
- Professional development
- Employee Assistance Programme
Application Process
Please send your CV, the contact details of three referees, and a covering letter as attachments to [email protected]. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A COVERING LETTER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. In your covering letter, please include:
a) Where you saw this position advertised
b) What it is that interests you about this job opportunity
c) What skills, experience and knowledge you can offer to FIE in this capacity
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory evidence of the right to work in Ireland in accordance with the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration guidance. Please note this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Statement
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from groups that are underrepresented in higher education.
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive recruitment process and workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and where individual differences are valued. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to opportunities for all applicants.
If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or selection process, please let us know. This may include (but is not limited to):
- Alternative formats for application materials
- Additional time to complete tasks or assessments
- Adjustments to interview arrangements (e.g. remote interviews or use of assistive technology)
We encourage candidates to inform us of any adjustments they may need by contacting us at [email protected] Any information shared will be treated in confidence and used solely for the purpose of supporting your participation in the recruitment process.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: €12,465.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dublin, County Dublin: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)
Application question(s):
- Have you submitted a covering letter with your résumé?
Education:
Work Location: In person
