Assistant Staff Officer (Temporary until December 2026)

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

Job summary

SETU invites applications for an Assistant Staff Officer (Temporary until December 2026). The post lies within the Faculty of Business; Arts and Humanities, supporting the Head of Faculty, Heads of Departments, and staff to deliver quality services to learners and other stakeholders.

The role involves implementing and administering work practices, promoting best practice, and collaborating across SETU’s faculties and functions to achieve departmental goals.

Qualifications

• Role requires administration of work practices within the Faculty and Departments.
• Support the Head of Faculty and Department staff to meet goals and deliver quality services.
• Act as part of a team across SETU’s faculties and functional areas.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tasks assigned by the manager in a Grade IV role.
• Promote best practice in administrative processes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver services to learners and stakeholders.

Job description

Assistant Staff Officer (Temporary until December 2026)

Vacancy ID : 041964 Closing Date : 06-Oct-2026 12:00

• Salary:Assistant Staff Officer salary scale: €39,490 - €56,015 (based on rates effective 1 June 2026)

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 Faculty of Business; Arts and Humanities is seeking a Grade IV Assistant Staff Officer to work in this vibrant and dynamic Faculty, to work part of a team, supporting the Head of Faculty, Heads of Departments, Faculty administrators, and Department staff to meet the goals and objectives of the Faculty and Departments and deliver quality services to learners and other key stakeholders. They will be responsible for the implementation and administration of work practices supporting the Faculty and Departments, while promoting and maintaining best practice. The successful candidate will carry out tasks appropriate to a Grade IV role as assigned by the relevant manager and will work closely with colleagues within the Faculty and across SETU’s other functional areas.

SETU is an equal opportunities employer.