Job Description
About Trinity: Trinity is Irelands leading university and is ranked 87th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025). 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. Post Summary Academic Affairs is a cornerstone division within Trinity Teaching and Learning (TT&L). Our core mission is to shape World-class academic policies, robust standards, and innovative programmes. Our vision is to work collaboratively and inclusively with academics, disciplines, and Schools, with Trinity Units and Divisions, with Annual College Officers, with national and international partners and to nurture dynamic and supportive environment. Our working ethos is rooted in consultation, collaboration, supporting innovation and enablingteaching and learning excellence in Trinity College Dublin. Academic Affairs in Trinity Teaching & Learning welcomes applications from candidates with demonstrated excellence in Professional Services for the position of Educational Support Officer to manage core operational functions within the Academic Affairs office, including, but not limited to, overseeing academic governance and standards for Trinity Linked Providers, managing Trinity Electives, supporting the development of quality-assured course proposals, overseeing the digital presence and resources of Academic Affairs, and continually developing processes and systems to ensure the efficient running of the office. The successful candidate must have proven experience in a similar role and must be willing and able to contribute to all aspects of professional support within Academic Affairs remit. Post status: Permanent Hours of Post: 35 hours per week Salary: This appointment will be made on the Administrative 3 Salary Scale (€44,910 - €56,383) per annum at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. ( How to apply: In order to assist the selection process, applicants should submit a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (1x A4 page) that specifically address the following points in their application. Applicants should clearly outline how their experience makes them suitable for the role with examples specifying how they meet essential experience and knowledge criteria. Applicants who do not address the application requirements above in their cover letter will not be considered at the short list stage. Applications must be submitted by the closing date specified through eRecruitment. Any Applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Please click on the link to view the full job description and apply for this position. At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those whom have been displaced due to war. Trinity College Dublin is Irelands premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment. Skills: communication skills. Presentation Skills Organisational Skills digital acumen Relationship Building team work numerical and data management skills