Administrative & Systems Support Assistant
We are working with a well-established organisation to recruit an Administrative & Systems Support Assistants to join their Digital Learning Department on a temporary basis. This is an immediate-start roles, ideal for people who combine strong administration experience with genuine technical aptitude.
This position supports the delivery of large-scale online and blended learning. You will coordinate and administer instructor-led training through a Learning Management System (LMS) and associated platforms, while also providing first-line troubleshooting and support to users.
Contract and pay
- 4-month temporary contract - potential for extensions
- Immediate start
- Fully on-site in Dublin 4
There may be additional hiring in this area next year; while no promises can be made, there could be an opportunity to apply for a permanent role if/when it arises
Key responsibilities:
Training administration and operations
- Schedule and administer courses via the LMS and related platforms
- Maintain accurate course/session data across the LMS and spreadsheets
- Coordinate session logistics in line with SLAs and GDPR requirements (attendance, cancellations, and related documentation)
- Update learner attendance records and produce standard reports
- Provide delivery-time support and act as a point of escalation (liaising with tutors, learners, and technical support as needed)
- Provide clear, timely helpdesk support to learners and stakeholders via phone/email/video
Systems support and continuous improvement
- Provide first-line technical support for the LMS and associated digital learning platforms (access, configuration, routine system/user issues)
- Investigate issues to identify root cause and resolve within scope; escal…
- Maintain ownership of escalated issues and keep stakeholders informed through to resolution
- Set up, monitor and support webinars, virtual classrooms and online events
- Support process improvement initiatives and ensure accurate data management in line with information governance requirements
- Run and interpret reports to identify trends, issues and improvement opportunities
Projects and general support
- Support quality assurance/compliance activity (tracking statistics, recommendations, complaints where applicable)
- Assist with discrete projects as directed by the Digital Learning management team
- Flexibility may be required outside standard office hours from time to time
About you (essential)
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in an administrative role managing multiple processes/procedures in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail
- Relevant qualification/certification or demonstrated experience in information systems, learning technologies, IT support or a related area
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Outlook, Word)
- Strong troubleshooting skills and the confidence to investigate routine technical issues independently
- Excellent written and verbal communication and a strong customer-service approach
- Experience supporting an LMS or similar business-critical systems (CRM/HR systems or similar)
- Familiarity with helpdesk processes / incident management
- Experience supporting online meetings, webinars or virtual training events
- Awareness of GDPR, data protection and information management practices
Additional Information:
This role does not meet the criteria for a Critical Skills permit.