EMERGE Implementation Officer

University of Limerick; Limerick; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Limerick is seeking an EMERGE Implementation Officer to lead operational coordination for UL’s participation in the EMERGE European University Alliance. The post holder will oversee governance, reporting, communications and stakeholder engagement, coordinating with academic departments, professional services and international partners.

The role includes day-to-day management of the EMERGE support team within a matrix environment, balancing UL priorities with Alliance objectives and

Job description

Job Spec

EMERGE Implementation Officer

Title of Post: EMERGE Implementation Officer

JOB SYNOPSIS
The EMERGE Implementation Officer is a senior operational coordination role supporting the University of Limerick’s participation in the EMERGE European University Alliance under the Erasmus+ European Universities Initiative. Reporting to the EMERGE Project Manager, the postholder will act as the principal local operational coordination point for EMERGE activities within UL. The role will support the administration and institutional implementation of Alliance activities across governance, reporting, communications, stakeholder engagement and operational follow-up. The post holder will coordinate activities involving academic departments, professional service units, governance structures and international university partners. The role also includes the day-to-day operational coordination and supervision of the EMERGE support team within a matrix management environment, balancing UL-focused implementation requirements with Alliance-wide and WP1 operational support activities. The successful candidate will require strong organisational capability, stakeholder management skills and operational judgement, together with the ability to coordinate multiple concurrent workstreams and respond effectively to evolving institutional and Alliance priorities. The role will contribute significantly to the effective implementation of EMERGE within UL while supporting wider Alliance objectives and maintaining alignment with university strategy, governance and operational requirements.

Office, VP Global & Community Engagement

Global & Community Engagement

Contract Type: Specific Purpose

University of Limerick is a research-led, energetic and enterprising institution with a proud record of innovation and excellence in education and scholarships. We value creativity, curiosity and excellence in our inclusive community which is committed to social good. Our motto Eagna chun Gnímh translates as Wisdom for Action reflecting our mission to contribute to the discovery of new knowledge for a better world.

Informal enquiries regarding the post may be directed to:
Mr John Mulcahy
EMERGE Project Manager
Global & Community Engagement
University of Limerick
Email: [e-mail]

The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday, 12th November 2026

We are committed to upholding the principles of fairness, equality, and transparency in pay, in line with the EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive (EU) 2023/970)