Global Relations Officer

Overview of the department 
To deliver on DCU’s mission as a European university in a globally connected world, it is critical to grow and maintain a diverse network of global partnerships and strategic alliances. These partnerships augment the University’s international profile and promote its reputation for excellence in research and education. Our international partners are critical to communicating DCU’s strengths and supporting our position and ranking in the global community. The more effectively our staff and students are supported in this work, the more effective they can be as ambassadors for DCU.

Through our international partnerships we work to leverage complementary expertise, stimulate

mutual projects, boost the mobility of staff and students, build a more multicultural campus

community, augment our curriculum and expand our research impact. The role will operate on a

whole of university basis – across teaching and learning, research and engagement.

Role Profile
The Global Relations Officer will support the implementation of DCU’s Internationalisation strategy. The strategy will be progressed through proactive coordination and targeting of our activities, including research, collaborative programme offerings, international student recruitment, faculty and staff exchange and student mobility, deepening the University’s existing relationships and exploring potential partnerships in key regions.

Working together with colleagues across the university, the Global Relations Officer will assist the monitoring and ongoing review of international partnerships, networks and related activities that strengthen DCU’s global engagement.

Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Global Partnerships, Strategy and Relations manager, the Global Relations Officer will assist a range of activities that include but are not limited to the following:

• Work with faculty to keep abreast of engagement with and delivery of DCU’s Internationalisation Strategy.
• Facilitate the organisation and administration of the DCU International Committee.
• Assist annual planning for internationalisation and partnerships, including coordination of activities and reporting across DCU faculties.
• Liaise with the University’s international partners to update records on existing and new initiatives and partnership opportunities.
• Actively assist the monitoring, evaluating and reporting on all international activities, including collation of academic network partnerships and international engagement initiatives.
• Assist with the implementation of the international partnerships’ approval process
• Facilitate the maintenance of the register of agreements for all international university partnerships.
• Collate information that can help inform strategic decision making in relation to the University’s international partnerships.
• Prepare and maintain briefing notes for incoming delegations and outward bound DCU delegation missions.
• Follow up on links to embassy engagements with University/Faculty.
• Assist with the organisation of visits and events for DCU’s international partners.
• Represent the University at relevant events in Ireland and overseas as required.
• Assist general administration related to work of the Global Partnerships, Strategy & Relations manager and the DCU Dean of Global Relations.
• Undertake other duties as may be required by the Global Partnerships, Strategy & Relations manager.

Qualifications and Experience 

Essential:

• A primary degree or equivalent (NFQ Level 7) in a related field is required.
• A minimum two years’ relevant experience, providing administration and assistance in a related field.
• Strong knowledge of the International Higher Education sector. 
• Experience in assisting university partnerships and relations with overseas institutions and agencies.
• Excellent administration skills.
• An ability to manage several projects and deadlines, delivering to tight deadlines while retaining excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written), networking, teamwork and interactive  skills.

Desirable:

• High level of Intercultural communications awareness and skills.

Essential Training 

The postholder will be required to undertake the following essential compliance training: 

• Orientation
• Health & Safety
• Data Protection (GDPR)
• Cyber Security Awareness 
• AI Literacy 

Other training may need to be undertaken when required.

Saary Scale:
Professional 4 - € 44,169 - € 64,684 

Appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in line with current Government pay policy.

Closing date: Wednesday 5th, November 2025

Additional Information

Please note this role does not meet criteria for a Critical Skills permit as stipulated by the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment.