Student Learning Development Officer

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

Job summary

Trinity College Dublin invites applications for an SLD Officer to support academic learning services and develop world-class graduate skills. The role focuses on research-based teaching strategies, delivering workshops, and offering individual student guidance to foster self-directed learning.

Based in Ireland's premier university, the 1-year fixed-term contract emphasizes upgrading Blackboard Ultra modules, with a 35-hour week and a salary range on the Administrative 3 scale.

Qualifications

• Proven skills and experience in managing projects in an educational context.
• Ability to make independent decisions and offer best practice to enhance student learning.
• Strong understanding of pedagogy and evidence-based learning strategies.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork.
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with marketing via social media and email.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver workshops using evidence-based educational principles.
• Provide individual appointments to students to foster self-directed learning.
• Support initiatives for cohorts (postgraduate & international students).
• Upgrade current modules within Blackboard Ultra.
• Collaborate within the SLD team and communicate effectively.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

MS Office

Pedagogy

Teamwork

Social media marketing

Independent decision-making

Research/evidence-based learning

Tools

MS Office

Blackboard Ultra

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 ID: 039424

Post Summary: The purpose of the role is to provide Trinity students with academic learning services and to equip them with world-class academic and graduate skills for their studies and beyond.

A key component of the role is to work within the SLD team to provide a centre of expertise and advice, with a focus on research, evidence-based strategies and approaches to teaching and learning. The role-holder must have proven skills and experience in managing projects in an educational context. The ability to make independent decisions and offer best practice to enhance student learning at university is a key component of this job.

The SLD Officer will develop and deliver workshops, implementing best-practice educational and psychological principles. The postholder will support new initiatives aimed at specific cohorts, for example postgraduate & international students. The postholder will also provide individual appointments to students to develop them to be self-directed learners, coupled with providing a range of proven strategies in academic performance enhancement. A strong understanding of pedagogy, evidence-based learning strategies and excellent communication skills are all essential. An ability to work effectively within a team, proficiency in MS Office technologies and familiarity with marketing via social media channels and email are also essential.

Post status: 1 Year Fixed-Term Contract

The nature of this employment is to assist with the upgrade of current modules within Blackboard Ultra, while developing and delivering workshops, implementing best practice educational and psychological principles. Employment is not offered on an indefinite duration basis as it is expected that work on this project will be completed in a definite period of time and the work undertaken will come to an end.

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)

Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.

Our Values - putting our words into action

Values matter. They are key to the success of our Strategic Plan. We centre our behavioural values around the importance of belonging. We recognise that the university will thrive by each of us respecting and caring for one another. We know we can achieve much more through working together. We know too that we must take responsibility for our actions and be accountable. We must, and will never stop, imagining. And through being nature positive we connect not just with the environment but with our ambitions for a sustainable future.

At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities, those who have followed non-traditional career paths, and those who have taken time out for reasons such as family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war.

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier university. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and across the higher education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work–life balance and creating a family-friendly working environment.