Posted 12 June, 2026
Executive Officer
University Vacancies Ireland
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 2110468861
School/Department: School of Natural Sciences
Job Category and Level: Professional, Administrative & Support;
Hours of Post: 35 hours per week
Closing Date: 23-Jun-2026 12:00
The Purpose of the Role
The School of Natural Sciences are seeking to appoint Executive Officers within the Undergraduate Team, assigned to administer a number of teaching programmes and directly support two of our Disciplines. The School currently supports programmes including honours Zoology, Botany and Environmental Sciences (within TR060 pathway choices), Geography and Geoscience (TR062), Environmental Sciences and Engineering (TR064) and Geography Joint Honours as well as four postgraduate thought programmes. This role holders will be responsible for delivery of a range of administrative supports within a designated programme portfolio area. At present, the post holders will be assigned to support the Geography Joint Honors programme and the TR062 (Geography & Geoscience) programme, and directly supporting the Discipline of Geography and Geology respectively. Duties will include, but are not limited to; supporting Heads of Discipline, Programme Directors and academic staff with student registrations, timetabling, module and blackboard enrolment, examinations, graduations, outreach engagements, ordering and ongoing high-level support for all students and staff. The Executive Officers will be capable of working on their own initiative, while also contributing into the wider School administrative team.
The successful role-holders will operate within a busy office environment, involving daily collaboration with internal college offices and support services, institutions and regulatory bodies, and will be an active participant in various college, school and discipline level committees. The role holder must be motivated, dynamic and possess excellent interpersonal skills and a proactive attitude to high quality work with a strong attention to detail. The role holder will also benefit from access to opportunities for continued professional development with the School placing a strong emphasis on continued development.
Reporting to the School Manager, the role holders will also work closely with the Undergraduate Team Coordinator, Director of Undergraduate Teaching and Learning (DUTL), Course Directors, Heads of Discipline, the ADUSE, and both the Joint Honors Office and the Postgraduate team equivalents as well Academic Registry and all members of academic staff, technical staff, students and researchers.
Context
The School of Natural Sciences is part of the Faculty of Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The School comprises of the Disciplines of Botany, Geography, Geology and Zoology and is also home to two research centres, the Centre for the Environment and Nature+. The School is home to 59 academic staff, 39 professional support staff, 70 research staff. The School manages seven undergraduate and four taught master's degree programmes and contributes into several other programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, catering to more than 850 students collectively.
Qualifications
• Leaving Certificate or equivalent - essential
• University degree or 3 years relevant work experience - desirable
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development - desirable
Application Instructions
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Job Category and Level: Professional, Administrative & Support;
Hours of Post: 35 hours per week
Closing Date: 23-Jun-2026 12:00
The Purpose of the Role
The School of Natural Sciences are seeking to appoint Executive Officers within the Undergraduate Team, assigned to administer a number of teaching programmes and directly support two of our Disciplines. The School currently supports programmes including honours Zoology, Botany and Environmental Sciences (within TR060 pathway choices), Geography and Geoscience (TR062), Environmental Sciences and Engineering (TR064) and Geography Joint Honours as well as four postgraduate thought programmes. This role holders will be responsible for delivery of a range of administrative supports within a designated programme portfolio area. At present, the post holders will be assigned to support the Geography Joint Honors programme and the TR062 (Geography & Geoscience) programme, and directly supporting the Discipline of Geography and Geology respectively. Duties will include, but are not limited to; supporting Heads of Discipline, Programme Directors and academic staff with student registrations, timetabling, module and blackboard enrolment, examinations, graduations, outreach engagements, ordering and ongoing high-level support for all students and staff. The Executive Officers will be capable of working on their own initiative, while also contributing into the wider School administrative team.
The successful role-holders will operate within a busy office environment, involving daily collaboration with internal college offices and support services, institutions and regulatory bodies, and will be an active participant in various college, school and discipline level committees. The role holder must be motivated, dynamic and possess excellent interpersonal skills and a proactive attitude to high quality work with a strong attention to detail. The role holder will also benefit from access to opportunities for continued professional development with the School placing a strong emphasis on continued development.
Reporting to the School Manager, the role holders will also work closely with the Undergraduate Team Coordinator, Director of Undergraduate Teaching and Learning (DUTL), Course Directors, Heads of Discipline, the ADUSE, and both the Joint Honors Office and the Postgraduate team equivalents as well Academic Registry and all members of academic staff, technical staff, students and researchers.
Context
The School of Natural Sciences is part of the Faculty of Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The School comprises of the Disciplines of Botany, Geography, Geology and Zoology and is also home to two research centres, the Centre for the Environment and Nature+. The School is home to 59 academic staff, 39 professional support staff, 70 research staff. The School manages seven undergraduate and four taught master's degree programmes and contributes into several other programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, catering to more than 850 students collectively.
Qualifications
• Leaving Certificate or equivalent - essential
• University degree or 3 years relevant work experience - desirable
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development - desirable
Application Instructions
Please click on the Apply button below for the full job description and application instructions.
Apply
