Executive Assistant, Specified Purpose Contract, Department of Sociology

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.

We are seeking an applicant with outstanding administrative skills to join our staff as Executive Assistant. The successful candidate will join a highly effective and cooperative administration team and will report to, and work closely with, the Head of the Department of Sociology. In addition, the successful candidate must be willing, and able, to work well with others. The position involves a significant amount of interaction with students, with academic and administrative colleagues across the Department and University, and with key stakeholders outside of Maynooth.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for talented individuals to make a mark in a dynamic department with a strong national and international reputation. The Department of Sociology is an internationally recognised centre for research in Sociology and Politics; it is a student-centred teaching and learning centre with a diverse student body; and it is heavily and widely engaged with organisations outside the university and with the general public.

The position affords both the autonomy to develop your skills and potential; in a busy, challenging and interesting role; while working closely with a range of colleagues in a friendly and co-operative working environment.

The role will include particular responsibilities relating to communications, which include website development, social media, internal communications and preparation of materials for all of these.

Salary:

Executive Assistant:              €32,530– €48,930 p.a. (13 points)

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