Careers and Employability Service Student Skills and Success Careers Advisor (Permanent)

The Role

Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. 

The Careers and Employability Service (CES) within the Student Skills and Success division of the Office of Students and Learning is currently seeking a self-motivated, flexible and dedicated Careers Advisor to join the team to deliver a range of career, employability and professional services to students at all stages in their university experience, enabling effective career planning and progression. They will report to the Head of Careers and Employability. This includes one-to-one careers guidance, careers education in collaboration with academic staff, workshops, and employer engagement. 

The role supports the Careers and Employability Service and the Maynooth University’s strategic plan (2023-2028) and its core mission, “To imagine and create better futures for all,” enabling our graduates to become “highly employable next generation creators and decision-makers.”

This role encompasses a diverse range of responsibilities with a strong external focus and requires strong communication, collaborative and project management skills. It represents an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual who is committed to supporting students in their career development and contributing to university-wide careers and employability initiatives.