Administrative Officer II, Specified Purpose, Admissions and Student Recruitment Office, Maynooth University

The Admissions and Student Recruitment Office plays a vital role in attracting, selecting, and admitting talented students to the University. Our work focuses on the recruitment of CAO undergraduate EU students, using targeted outreach, school liaison, and promotional activities to raise awareness of our programmes and guide prospective students towards making an application.

Alongside student recruitment, the office manages the full lifecycle of the undergraduate EU admissions process. This includes:

• Application Management – receiving and verifying CAO applications, ensuring that all documentation is complete and meets entry requirements.
• Assessment and Decision-Making – working in line with University policies and national regulations to assess eligibility, calculate points, and determine offers.
• Offer Management – issuing offers promptly, managing deferrals, and processing acceptances through the CAO system.
• Communication and Guidance – providing clear, timely updates to applicants, parents, and schools, and responding to queries to ensure a smooth applicant journey.
• Collaboration and Compliance – working with academic departments, Registry, and external bodies to ensure the integrity, fairness, and efficiency of the admissions process.

Our goal is to deliver a seamless transition from application to offer stage, ensuring every applicant receives a professional, efficient, and supportive experience. By combining strong administrative processes with a student-focused approach, the Admissions and Student Recruitment Office helps maintain the University’s reputation for excellence and accessibility.

We are now seeking an Administrative Officer to play a key role in supporting the admissions function of this work. The postholder will provide high-level administrative and operational support across the undergraduate EU admissions process, ensuring that applications are processed accurately and efficiently from initial receipt through to offer stage. Working closely with colleagues across the Admissions and Student Recruitment Office, as well as academic departments, the Administrative Officer will help maintain smooth workflows during peak periods, uphold compliance with policies and regulations, and contribute to delivering an exceptional applicant experience

Salary Scale:

Administrative Officer II (2025):                                                          €46,418 – €65,806 p.a. (9 points)

Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions.