Global Development Officer

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Post Summary:

The School of Psychology is seeking an experienced and strategically minded Global Development Officer to lead the development and delivery of its integrated international student recruitment, alumni relations and development initiatives. This role requires a collaborative and forward-thinking professional with a proven record of enhancing institutional reputation, strengthening stakeholder relationships, and generating meaningful engagement across diverse audiences.

Post status: Specific Purpose Contract

The specific purpose of this employment is to support and facilitate the implementation and embedding of the School’s Global Development Strategy, including coordination across relevant teams and the identification and resolution of operational issues arising during this process. Employment is not offered on an indefinite duration basis as the role is established for the specific purpose of supporting the implementation and embedding phase of the Global Development Strategy. Employment will terminate on completion of this specific purpose at which point the requirements for the post will cease.

Hours of Post: 35 hours per week

Salary: This appointment will be made on the Administrative 3 Salary Scale (€47,374 - €59,254 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)

How to apply:

To assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (maximum one A4 page) that specifically addresses the following points:

1.       Candidates should have experience of the academic courses within the School of Psychology and should address this experience in their application.

2.       Describe a time where you delivered excellent customer service and how you determined that?

3.       Provide an account of how you have developed, or would develop, promotional material (e.g., for use by the School of Psychology).

4.       Illustrate, using a past example, your ability to work on your own initiative and resolve problems.

Applicants who do not address these requirements in their cover letter will not be considered at the shortlisting stage.

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

Please see the Job Description below for this position.

Informal Enquiries about the role may be addressed to the Global Officer Coordinator by e-mail to the School Manager, Lea O’Flannagain at oflannl@tcd.ie

Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at recruit@tcd.ie and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.

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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.

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