Posted 25 June, 2026
AI Futures Recruitment & Outreach - Project Co Ordinator
National College of Ireland
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 759191014
Reporting To
Director of Development & External Engagement
Contract
3-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Location
National College of Ireland, Mayor Street, Dublin 1
About National College of Ireland
National College of Ireland (NCI) is a mission-driven higher education institution committed to changing lives through education. For more than 75 years, NCI has provided accessible, high-quality education that supports social mobility, economic participation, and lifelong learning.
Located in the heart of Dublin's International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), NCI works closely with employers, communities, and industry partners to ensure its programmes remain relevant, innovative, and responsive to the needs of learners and society.
About the AI Futures Programme
The AI Futures Programme is a flagship initiative of National College of Ireland designed to widen participation in higher education and create pathways into technology, artificial intelligence, financial services, apprenticeships, employment, and further study.
Supported through strategic partnerships with organisations including Citi, Salesforce, and JP Morgan Chase, the programme combines learning in artificial intelligence, financial technology, employability, enterprise, mentoring, industry engagement, and student support.
The programme has been specifically designed to support young people who may not traditionally engage with higher education and aims to create meaningful pathways into employment, apprenticeships, further education, and higher education. The inaugural cohort of learners will commence in September 2026.
Role Purpose
The Project Co-ordinator - AI Futures Recruitment & Outreach will support the successful launch of the AI Futures Programme by leading learner recruitment, community outreach, stakeholder engagement, and promotional activities for the inaugural student cohort.
Reporting to the Director of Development & External Engagement, the postholder will work closely with colleagues across the School of Computing, Marketing, Admissions, Student Services, and external stakeholders to build awareness of the programme, engage prospective learners, and develop recruitment pipelines within target communities.
This is a highly visible and externally facing role focused on widening participation and ensuring that young people who may not traditionally engage with higher education are aware of and supported to apply for the programme.
The successful candidate will play a key role in recruiting the programme's first cohort of learners and establishing the AI Futures Programme within communities across Dublin.
Key Responsibilities
Learner Recruitment
Community Outreach and Engagement
Marketing and Communications
Stakeholder Engagement
Events and Programme Promotion
Monitoring and Reporting
Person Specification
- Essential Qualifications
- Essential Experience
- Desirable Experience
- Skills and Competencies
Key Working Relationships
- Internal
- External
Success Measures
The successful candidate will contribute to:
Why Apply?
This is an exciting opportunity to help launch one of National College of Ireland's most innovative and socially impactful programmes.
The AI Futures Programme brings together education, industry partnership, employability, technology, and social inclusion to create transformative opportunities for young people.
As Project Co-ordinator - AI Futures Recruitment & Outreach, you will play a central role in recruiting the programme's first cohort of learners and helping to create pathways into education, employment, and future careers for young people across Dublin.
Contract: 3 months fixed term
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: Support Salary Band (up to €35,379 depending on experience) pro rata
Annual Leave: 24days (pro rata)
Application Process: Applications will close at 5pm on the 1st of July
Note: The functions and responsibilities assigned to this role are based on the current stated role and objectives of the college. These functions and responsibilities may alter in line with any change in the role and objectives of the NCI.
The Importance of Confidentiality
We would like to assure you that protecting confidentiality is our number one priority. You can expect that all enquires, applications and all aspects of the proceedings are treated as strictly confidential and are not disclosed to anyone, outside those directly involved in that aspect of the process. #
Candidates' Obligations
In submitting a completed Curriculum Vitae and supporting documentation, candidates are declaring:
That all the particulars furnished in their application are true and correct without omission and that they are aware of the qualifications and particulars for this position.
That to the best of their knowledge that there is nothing in relation to their conduct, character or personal background of any nature that would adversely affect the position of trust in which they would be placed by virtue of this appointment.
Their irrevocable consent to NCI making such enquiries as deemed necessary in respect of their suitability for the post in respect of which their application is made.
Their acceptance and confirmation of the entitlement of NCI, as appropriate to, reject their application, or to terminate their employment (in the event of a contract of employment having been entered into on foot of this competition) if they have omitted to furnish NCI with any information relevant to their application or their continued employment or where they have made any false statement or misrepresentation relevant to this application or their continuing employment with the College. #LI-DNI
Candidates should note that they may be required to submit documentary evidence in support of any particulars given by them in their application for the post.
Data Protection Acts 1988 to 2018 and the Freedom of Information Acts 1997 to 2014 as amended
Data collected for the purposes of recruitment activities
NCI conducts recruitment processes to fill vacancies within the college. When applying for these competitions applicants are asked to submit a range of documents, e.g., a completed application form, CV and/or a personal statement or cover letter. For the purposes of recruitment activities, we will not collect any personal data that we do not need to assess your candidature for a role with us.
Legal Basis for Processing
NCI 's legal basis for the processing of this data is a combination of individual consent, contractual necessity and legal obligations.
Withdrawal of Consent
Applicants can withdraw their consent for the processing of their personal data at any time by notifying the College. It is important to note that withdrawal of consent prior to the completion of the process will be considered as a withdrawal of the application.
What we do with your data
People who are directly employed by NCI and are based in Ireland process all the personal data collected for both recruitment and HR purposes.
Shortlisting
HR draft up the shortlisting documents and provide the initial screening to determine if a person meets the essential criteria of the competition. A shortlisting panel is generally made up of two senior grade staff members from the relevant department for which the role is being recruited.
Sharing of your data
Where you have been successfully shortlisted for a post, each interview panel member will be furnished with a copy of the relevant information of those who will be attending interview in order that they can review applications in advance of the interview process. All such information will be returned to NCI and shredded following the competition process. Some of the interview panel will be external interviewers, who are not employees of NCI but are engaged for the purpose and are strictly subject to the rules and policies of the College.
Access
Applicants can request and receive access to their data at any time and can request and receive a copy of this data, in electronic/transferable format.
Erasure
Applicants can request the data held be erased. In this case, the application for a position is considered withdrawn.
Rectification
Applicants can have any incorrect information corrected.
Objection / Withdraw
Applications can object to this information being processed and/or can request to withdraw from the application process
Complain
Applicants can make a complaint to our internal Information Governance and Data Protection Officer
NCI Information Governance and Data Protection Officer
National College of Ireland, Mayor Street, IFSC, Dublin 1
Tel (Direct): + 353 1 4498 523 ; Tel (Reception): + 353 1 4498 500
And/or make a complaint to the relevant authority
Data Protection Commission, 21 Fitzwilliam Square South, Dublin 2, D02 RD28
Tel: +353 (0) 761 104 800
National College of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer and is a Member of the Athena SWAN Charter. NCI is committed to serving our diverse community and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.
Director of Development & External Engagement
Contract
3-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Location
National College of Ireland, Mayor Street, Dublin 1
About National College of Ireland
National College of Ireland (NCI) is a mission-driven higher education institution committed to changing lives through education. For more than 75 years, NCI has provided accessible, high-quality education that supports social mobility, economic participation, and lifelong learning.
Located in the heart of Dublin's International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), NCI works closely with employers, communities, and industry partners to ensure its programmes remain relevant, innovative, and responsive to the needs of learners and society.
About the AI Futures Programme
The AI Futures Programme is a flagship initiative of National College of Ireland designed to widen participation in higher education and create pathways into technology, artificial intelligence, financial services, apprenticeships, employment, and further study.
Supported through strategic partnerships with organisations including Citi, Salesforce, and JP Morgan Chase, the programme combines learning in artificial intelligence, financial technology, employability, enterprise, mentoring, industry engagement, and student support.
The programme has been specifically designed to support young people who may not traditionally engage with higher education and aims to create meaningful pathways into employment, apprenticeships, further education, and higher education. The inaugural cohort of learners will commence in September 2026.
Role Purpose
The Project Co-ordinator - AI Futures Recruitment & Outreach will support the successful launch of the AI Futures Programme by leading learner recruitment, community outreach, stakeholder engagement, and promotional activities for the inaugural student cohort.
Reporting to the Director of Development & External Engagement, the postholder will work closely with colleagues across the School of Computing, Marketing, Admissions, Student Services, and external stakeholders to build awareness of the programme, engage prospective learners, and develop recruitment pipelines within target communities.
This is a highly visible and externally facing role focused on widening participation and ensuring that young people who may not traditionally engage with higher education are aware of and supported to apply for the programme.
The successful candidate will play a key role in recruiting the programme's first cohort of learners and establishing the AI Futures Programme within communities across Dublin.
Key Responsibilities
Learner Recruitment
- Support delivery of the AI Futures student recruitment campaign.
- Engage directly with prospective students and applicants.
- Promote the programme through information sessions, presentations, and one-to-one engagement.
- Support applicants throughout the enquiry, application, and enrolment process.
- Maintain and monitor recruitment pipelines and applicant databases.
- Track enquiry, application, offer, and enrolment conversion rates.
- Assist in achieving the target of 30 enrolled students for the inaugural programme intake.
Community Outreach and Engagement
- Build relationships with Youthreach centres, schools, School Completion Programme teams, community organisations, youth services, and employment services.
- Promote the programme through local community networks.
- Organise and deliver outreach presentations and information events.
- Attend community, youth, and education-related events.
- Develop referral pathways with organisations working with young people from underrepresented communities.
- Support NCI's widening participation and social inclusion objectives.
Marketing and Communications
- Work closely with NCI's Marketing Department to support implementation of the AI Futures promotional campaign.
- Assist in the creation of social media content and digital communications.
- Support the development and distribution of promotional materials.
- Promote learner stories, programme updates, and recruitment activities through appropriate channels.
- Support media and public relations activities where appropriate.
- Ensure consistent messaging and branding across all recruitment activities.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as a key point of contact for referral organisations and community partners.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Coordinate meetings, information sessions, and stakeholder communications.
- Support engagement activities involving programme partners including Citi, Salesforce, and JP Morgan Chase.
- Ensure stakeholders are kept informed of programme developments and recruitment opportunities.
Events and Programme Promotion
- Organise programme information sessions, campus visits, and recruitment events.
- Support programme launches and promotional activities.
- Represent NCI and the AI Futures Programme at community and stakeholder events.
- Coordinate logistics and communications for recruitment-related activities.
Monitoring and Reporting
- Maintain accurate records of recruitment, outreach, and stakeholder engagement activity.
- Prepare weekly recruitment pipeline and outreach reports.
- Monitor progress against agreed recruitment targets.
- Provide regular updates to the Director of Development & External Engagement.
- Support evaluation of recruitment and outreach activities.
Person Specification
- Essential Qualifications
- Degree qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
- Essential Experience
- Experience in student leadership, student engagement, community engagement, youth work, recruitment, communications, marketing, event coordination, or a related field.
- Experience organising events, campaigns, or outreach initiatives.
- Experience engaging with young people from diverse backgrounds.
- Experience building relationships with multiple stakeholders.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Experience using social media and digital communication platforms.
- Desirable Experience
- Experience within higher education.
- Experience in student representation or student advocacy.
- Experience working with underrepresented or disadvantaged learner groups.
- Experience supporting student recruitment activities.
- Knowledge of Dublin's North East Inner City communities and networks.
- Experience working with community organisations or youth services.
- Skills and Competencies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong relationship-building and networking ability.
- High levels of initiative, energy, and enthusiasm.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent presentation and public speaking skills.
- Social media and digital communications capability.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Commitment to educational opportunity, inclusion, and student success.
Key Working Relationships
- Internal
- Director of Development & External Engagement
- Dean, School of Computing
- Vice Dean, School of Computing
- Programme Director
- Academic Lead
- Marketing Department
- Admissions Office
- Student Services
- Careers Team
- Academic Operations
- External
- Youthreach Centres
- Schools and Guidance Counsellors
- School Completion Programme Teams
- Community Organisations
- Youth Services
- Intreo Offices
- Employment and Referral Agencies
- NEIC Programme Office
- Citi
- Salesforce
- JP Morgan Chase
Success Measures
The successful candidate will contribute to:
- Recruitment of the inaugural AI Futures cohort.
- Generation of a strong recruitment pipeline and applicant pool.
- Delivery of outreach activities across key target communities.
- Engagement with referral organisations and community partners.
- Delivery of information sessions and recruitment events.
- Increased awareness of the AI Futures Programme.
- Effective reporting and monitoring of recruitment activity.
- Establishment of recruitment partnerships to support future programme intakes.
Why Apply?
This is an exciting opportunity to help launch one of National College of Ireland's most innovative and socially impactful programmes.
The AI Futures Programme brings together education, industry partnership, employability, technology, and social inclusion to create transformative opportunities for young people.
As Project Co-ordinator - AI Futures Recruitment & Outreach, you will play a central role in recruiting the programme's first cohort of learners and helping to create pathways into education, employment, and future careers for young people across Dublin.
Contract: 3 months fixed term
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: Support Salary Band (up to €35,379 depending on experience) pro rata
Annual Leave: 24days (pro rata)
Application Process: Applications will close at 5pm on the 1st of July
Note: The functions and responsibilities assigned to this role are based on the current stated role and objectives of the college. These functions and responsibilities may alter in line with any change in the role and objectives of the NCI.
The Importance of Confidentiality
We would like to assure you that protecting confidentiality is our number one priority. You can expect that all enquires, applications and all aspects of the proceedings are treated as strictly confidential and are not disclosed to anyone, outside those directly involved in that aspect of the process. #
Candidates' Obligations
In submitting a completed Curriculum Vitae and supporting documentation, candidates are declaring:
That all the particulars furnished in their application are true and correct without omission and that they are aware of the qualifications and particulars for this position.
That to the best of their knowledge that there is nothing in relation to their conduct, character or personal background of any nature that would adversely affect the position of trust in which they would be placed by virtue of this appointment.
Their irrevocable consent to NCI making such enquiries as deemed necessary in respect of their suitability for the post in respect of which their application is made.
Their acceptance and confirmation of the entitlement of NCI, as appropriate to, reject their application, or to terminate their employment (in the event of a contract of employment having been entered into on foot of this competition) if they have omitted to furnish NCI with any information relevant to their application or their continued employment or where they have made any false statement or misrepresentation relevant to this application or their continuing employment with the College. #LI-DNI
Candidates should note that they may be required to submit documentary evidence in support of any particulars given by them in their application for the post.
Data Protection Acts 1988 to 2018 and the Freedom of Information Acts 1997 to 2014 as amended
Data collected for the purposes of recruitment activities
NCI conducts recruitment processes to fill vacancies within the college. When applying for these competitions applicants are asked to submit a range of documents, e.g., a completed application form, CV and/or a personal statement or cover letter. For the purposes of recruitment activities, we will not collect any personal data that we do not need to assess your candidature for a role with us.
Legal Basis for Processing
NCI 's legal basis for the processing of this data is a combination of individual consent, contractual necessity and legal obligations.
Withdrawal of Consent
Applicants can withdraw their consent for the processing of their personal data at any time by notifying the College. It is important to note that withdrawal of consent prior to the completion of the process will be considered as a withdrawal of the application.
What we do with your data
People who are directly employed by NCI and are based in Ireland process all the personal data collected for both recruitment and HR purposes.
Shortlisting
HR draft up the shortlisting documents and provide the initial screening to determine if a person meets the essential criteria of the competition. A shortlisting panel is generally made up of two senior grade staff members from the relevant department for which the role is being recruited.
Sharing of your data
Where you have been successfully shortlisted for a post, each interview panel member will be furnished with a copy of the relevant information of those who will be attending interview in order that they can review applications in advance of the interview process. All such information will be returned to NCI and shredded following the competition process. Some of the interview panel will be external interviewers, who are not employees of NCI but are engaged for the purpose and are strictly subject to the rules and policies of the College.
Access
Applicants can request and receive access to their data at any time and can request and receive a copy of this data, in electronic/transferable format.
Erasure
Applicants can request the data held be erased. In this case, the application for a position is considered withdrawn.
Rectification
Applicants can have any incorrect information corrected.
Objection / Withdraw
Applications can object to this information being processed and/or can request to withdraw from the application process
Complain
Applicants can make a complaint to our internal Information Governance and Data Protection Officer
NCI Information Governance and Data Protection Officer
National College of Ireland, Mayor Street, IFSC, Dublin 1
Tel (Direct): + 353 1 4498 523 ; Tel (Reception): + 353 1 4498 500
And/or make a complaint to the relevant authority
Data Protection Commission, 21 Fitzwilliam Square South, Dublin 2, D02 RD28
Tel: +353 (0) 761 104 800
National College of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer and is a Member of the Athena SWAN Charter. NCI is committed to serving our diverse community and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.
