Assistant Staff Officer (Grade IV), Social Care Programme Administration, Fixed Term Contract (2 years)

Corehr; Waterford; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

SETU's Department of Humanities seeks an organized and proactive Assistant Staff Officer (Grade IV) to join the Social Care Programme Administration team on a fixed-term contract for two years.

You will support the administration of the Professional Social Care Practice programme, assist with placement coordination and department operations, and liaise with sectoral stakeholders such as CORU to ensure quality services. SETU is committed to excellence and regional impact.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administration of the Professional Social Care Practice programme.
• Support work practices for the programme, practice placement coordinator, and department.
• Maintain administrative requirements for practice placements and sectoral stakeholders such as CORU.

Job description

Assistant Staff Officer (Grade IV), Social Care Programme Administration, Fixed Term Contract (2 years)

Vacancy ID : 041784 Closing Date : 08-Oct-2026 12:00

• Vacancy:041784 - Assistant Staff Officer (Grade IV), Social Care Programme Administration
• Contract:Fixed Term Contract, 2 Years
• Salary:Administrative Officer salary scale: €39,490 - €56,015 (Based on rates effective 1 June 2026)

The Department of Humanities at SETU is seeking an organised and proactive, Assistant Staff Officer to join our growing administrative team to assist with the administration of the Professional Social Care Practice programme. As a key contributor to the department’s operations, the successful candidate will support the administrative tasks for the delivery of high-quality services across teaching, research, and engagement activities on the Social Care programme, helping to advance SETU’s mission of excellence, innovation, and regional impact. This role offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where professionalism, initiative, and a commitment to continuous improvement are valued.

SETU has a growing global reputation based on its commitment to teaching and learning, the quality of its academic programmes and its leadership in widening participation in higher education. It is committed to the provision of quality higher education opportunities for all learners that meet the varied needs of learners, whilst also providing a platform for regional economic, social and cultural development.

The Department of Humanities is seeking a Grade IV Assistant Staff Officer to work in this vibrant and dynamic department, as part of a team, supporting the Professional Social Care Practice programme to meet the goals and objectives of the programme and deliver quality services to learners and other key stakeholders. They will be responsible for the implementation and administration of work practices supporting the programme, practice placement coordinator, and the department, while promoting and maintaining best practice. A key function of the role will be maintaining and supporting the administrative requirements of practice placement and, of the sectoral stakeholders such as CORU. The successful candidates will carry out tasks appropriate to a Grade IV role as assigned by the relevant manager and will work closely with colleagues within the department, and across SETU’s other functional areas.

SETU is an equal opportunities employer.