Reporting To:Regional Student Entrepreneurship Manager(CorkCampus) Location:Kerry Campus? Duration:Fixed TermWhole-TimeContract to 30 June 2026? Hours:35 hours per week Funding:TSAF? Recruitment:External Under Higher Education Authoritys Technological Sector Advancement Fund (TSAF),Munster Technological University (MTU) has been successful in securing significant fundingto support the continued transformation of the staff and student experience across MTU.? Overviewof the Role:? Munster Technological University wishesto appointaStaff Officertoassistwiththeset-up, administration anddeliveryofstudentinnovation andentrepreneurshipactivities,toworkwith academicand other colleagues to design and deliverstudentinitiatives aswell asspecialprojects andevents. This role is basedon the Kerry campus,workingcloselywith theStudentEnterpriseOffice inCork andwill provide on-going support tostudent entrepreneurshipprogrammesandinitiativeand other relatedprojects.The role reports tothe Regional StudentEntrepreneurship Manager,Cork,ortheir delegate. Duties and responsibilities of the position: Support ofstudententrepreneurship andinnovation programmes, activities, and initiatives. Promotion of student entrepreneurship activities across both Kerry campuses including class visits, attendance at events etc Administrative supporttostudent entrepreneurship projects Secretarial support at meetings and committees asrequired;diary management,arranging for meetings,lunchesand events. Preparing reports and updates onstudent entrepreneurship activitiesasrequired. Organisation ofmeetings, visits,eventsand seminars. Provide support for special project promotion including social media marketing. Assistingwith the coordination of events throughout March as part of Innovation and Enterprise month To undertake otherappropriate dutiesassigned byStudent Entrepreneurship Manager ortheir delegate. Promotionof events and initiatives through social media including LinkedIn Mentoring of studentsduring competitions and entrepreneurship programmes Essential Criteria:??? Have obtained at least Grade D3 in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination (higher, ordinary, applied or vocational programmes) or equivalent OR have passed an examination at the appropriate level within the QQI qualifications framework which can be standard or equivalent or higher OR have appropriate relevant experience which encompasses equivalent skills and expertise assessed as being of a comparable to Leaving Certificate. RelevantAdministrative experience whichdemonstratesa competency on the systems and structures which underpin the functioning of the University. Demonstrable experience of report writing. Highly skilled in MS Office, Office 365,TEAMS and Zoom. Experience of workingas part of a team. Demonstrableability towork ontheirown initiative. Evidence of self-development ?? Desirable Criteria: Ordinary degree in a Business or STEM discipline Experience in a post whichindicatesthe potential of the applicant to perform the main duties of the post. Experience & knowledge of MTU student entrepreneurship programmes & initiatives Event Management experience. Relevant experience of project management Termsof Appointment:? Salary:GradeV€49,707 to €59,455per annum,includingtwolong service increments. Fixed term whole-time contact to 30thJune 2026 Hours per week:35 hours per week Annual leave:?25daysper annum Additional Benefits: Comprehensive Sick Leave Policy Paidmaternity leave Employment AssistanceProgramme Staff Discount Scheme Gym Access (reduced membership cost) On site Facilities: On site Car Parking On site dining facilities On site TFI Bike Sharing Station The Interview Process:? If invited toan interview, candidates are likely to be assessed at the interview under the following interview criteria.?Additionalcriteria may be added for the interview as the need arises.? Knowledge and understanding of the role Relevant experience Organisational, interpersonal,verbaland written communication skills. IT Skills. Teamworking and collaborative skills. Important Notes: Screening and short-listing only takes placeon the basis ofinformationsubmittedon the application. In addition to theminimumcriteria, it may be necessary to introduce further shortlisting criteria. Candidates should note that they may be called for more than one interview. Upon completion of interview, a panel will be formed from appointable candidates. Please ensure that full information is given on qualifications and that the information isaccurateand corresponds to the original transcript of qualifications. Please ensure that those you nominate as referees are contacted by you and will be able to supply a reference without delay ifrequested. The University regrets that it cannot pay expenses for candidates attending interviews for this post or for taking up the position, if appointed. Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted. Appointments will be subject to Garda vetting. Additional Information: A successful candidate willbe requiredtosubmita passport, documentary evidence confirming academic qualifications, and to undergo a medical examination. Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance may also berequired. References will besoughtin relation to successfulcandidate. MTU welcomes applications from non-EEA citizens. However, employee permit regulations set by the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment must be strictly adhered to. Any appointment offer toNon-EEAcandidates is subject to the granting of a work permit byEuraxess Ireland or relevant Immigration permissions/stamp. Candidates maybe requiredto produce documentary evidence to support any statements made by them on their application form or any supporting documentation. Candidates should note that any inaccurate information will invalidate their application. Application Process:? Applications by MTUeRecruitmentsystem only. Applications will not be accepted in any other format. Please log on to toapply for this position. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is: 1.00 pm onWednesday 28thAugust 2024 For informal enquiriesprior tosubmittingyourapplication, please contactCarole O Learyby e- mail: The information given in this document is of a general information nature only and should not be takenas contractual.?? MTUis an equal opportunities employer. Benefits: Comprehensive Sick Leave Policy Paid Maternity Leave Gym Access (Reduced cost) Employee Assistance Programme Annual Leave Car Parking
