Allocations Officer (Administrative Officer I), School of Nursing, Maynooth University

We are seeking an Allocations Officer to join the new School of Nursing. The successful applicant will be responsible for the organisation, monitoring and recording of student placements on undergraduate registration nursing programmes, the post holder will play an important role in the development, continuity and maintenance of the Allocations Office within the School. They will manage, support and motivate the Allocations team, and encourage development of structures and procedures in the unit. The post holder will develop communication links with all stakeholders, both internally in the School and University, and with external health service providers and governmental organisations.

The post involves a significant degree of contact with students, members of the academic community and health partner service personnel. The person appointed must be a registered nurse and/or midwife and will ideally be a graduate, preferably to Masters level. They will have highly developed administrative and communicative skills. They will be motivated and flexible in their approach to their

work, and will be dedicated to supporting quality in higher education. The person will be an experienced, highly motivated individual with excellent organisational and computer skills. Exceptional social skills, including an ability to communicate with stakeholders across a diverse setting, are essential.

Administrative Officer I Salary Scale:                         €58,634 – €83,657 p.a. (9 points)

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