Executive Assistant

Maynooth University; Maynooth; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Maynooth University in Maynooth, Ireland, invites applications for an Executive Assistant to support the Examinations & Assessment Office. The role covers operational and administrative duties, with a focus on documents and processes surrounding university exams, conferring ceremonies, and student supports.

The appointee will work in a deadline-driven team, communicating confidently and effectively. This specified purpose contract (maternity leave) offers a structured environment with a public

Responsibilities

• Support the accurate management of processes and documentation surrounding university exams, conferring ceremonies, and student supports.
• Work in a deadline-driven team to deliver key assessment-related services to students and staff.
• Communicate confidently and effectively as part of a busy Examinations Office.

Job description

Department:

Examinations Office

Vacancy ID:

044383

Closing Date:

18-Oct-2026

Job Description

The Examinations & Assessment Office are seeking an organised and efficient administrator to support the work of a very busy office. The role is varied and involves operational and administrative duties and requires a high level of IT and data handling skills.

Applications are therefore, invited for a maternity leave (specified purpose contract) as an Executive Assistant within the Examinations, Assessment & Conferring function. Among the chief responsibilities, the appointee will support the accurate and agile management of the processes and documentation surrounding university exams, conferring ceremonies, and the administration of supports to students. The person appointed must be a team player and have the ability to communicate confidently and effectively. They will work as part of a team in a deadline driven office, to support the delivery of key assessment-related services to students and staff.

Executive Assistant (2026) Salary Scale:

€32,855 – €49,419 p.a. (13 points)

Pay

Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions.

Closing Time

23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, 18th October 2026

Additional Company Information

Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer

The position is subject to the Statutes of the University