Administrative Officer 3

Corehr; Dublin; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity College Dublin seeks a Postgraduate Programmes & Operations Officer to manage flagship postgraduate programmes within the Department of Political Science. You will oversee departmental financial administration and coordinate with School-level functions, including timetabling and governance.

The role offers 35 hours per week under the Administrative 3 salary scale (€47,848 - €59,847 per annum) and provides autonomy as the principal professional services lead for the postgraduate provision.

Qualifications

• Strategic and operational management of flagship postgraduate programmes.
• Oversight of departmental financial administration and coordination with School-level functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead professional services for postgraduate provision within the Department.
• Contribute to departmental planning, financial sustainability, academic administration, and cross-School coordination.

Job description

Trinity is Ireland's leading university and is ranked 75thin the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Thrive: Trinity College Dublin's Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030

Post Summary:

The Postgraduate Programmes & Operations Officer is responsible for the strategic and operational management of flagship postgraduate programmes within the Department of Political Science, alongside oversight of departmental financial administration and coordination with School-level functions (including timetabling, planning, and academic governance).

The role operates with significant autonomy and acts as the principal professional services lead for postgraduate provision within the Department. The postholder contributes to departmental planning, financial sustainability, academic administration, and cross-School operational coordination.

Post status: Specific Purpose Contract

This is a specific purpose appointment, which is intended to provide temporary backfill cover for the permanent postholder for a period of authorised leave. As the postholder is expected to return, this role is not being offered on an indefinite basis. Should the postholder not return, the position will be filled through open competition.

Hours of Post:

35 hours per week

Salary:

This appointment will be made on the Administrative 3 Salary Scale (€47,848 - €59,847 per annum)at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)

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