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Quality Assurance (QA)/Public Administration Project Officer
Location
Dublin
Salary
€40,885 – €64,363
Type
Permanent
Closing Date 09/23/2024

Job Function:

Support the Assistant Registrar on projects in the area of quality assurance, including policies & procedures, Institutional Reviews, Programmatic Reviews, Quality Improvement Plans. Contribute to course delivery and assessment in area of public management.



Main Duties

  • Support the development and implementation of Quality Assurance reviews and arising actions, including Institutional Reviews, Programmatic Reviews, Quality Improvement Plans.
  • Support development, implementation and review of quality assurance policies, procedures and processes.
  • Research and prepare reports, procedural documentation and other resources/materials related to quality assurance requirements.
  • Support the quality review and enhancement of programme delivery, learning materials and use of online learning platforms such as Moodle.
  • Support Teaching, Learning & Assessment initiatives and monitor standard of assessed work.
  • Contribute to Whitaker School programmes through selected lectures and assessment.

About the ideal candidate

Qualifications

  • third-level qualification in a relevant subject area e. Politics, Economics, Law, Public Policy or related discipline. - essential
  • Post-graduate qualification – desirable

Knowledge

  • Good understanding of Quality Assurance in a third-level environment.
  • Sound understanding of the public service and public administration.
  • Proficiency in computer skills and experience of using IT based presentation aids and software packages

Experience

  • Minimum of one year’s post-qualification experience, preferably in a higher education institution.
  • Experience in managing a range of tasks for multiple stakeholders across varying timelines

Skills

  • Strong research skills, analytical and writing skills.
  • Strong report design, presentation and layout skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving

How to apply:

Please provide a tailored CV (max 3 pages) and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) providing specific examples of how you meet the Essential Criteria for this role as listed in the Candidate Booklet. They should be emailed directly to ipa@consciatalent.com no later than 1pm (Irish time) on 23rd September 2024