Data Support Officer

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 VPRI and Director of Research Development are seeking to appoint a Data Support Officer to support the MU Futures Hub Manager in tracking the activities within Hub’s remit and more broadly capturing, reporting and visualising the research data and metrics related to the Hubs required outputs (e.g. reporting the number research funding proposals submitted & awarded with non-academic partners; reporting number of MU and non-academic partner affiliated publications and other research outputs). The role will report to the MU Futures Hub Manager.

Principal Duties

• Manage the development, set up and implementation of the MU Futures Hub Data dashboard, troubleshoot and resolve all queries for Maynooth University’s research community related to the hub’s data.

• Liaise regularly with all source data stakeholders to ensure the accurate integration of data including external and internal stakeholders.

• Support the ongoing development and implementation of impact data gathering in line with HEA compliance requirements.

• Ensuring data quality by designing and performing system checks on an ongoing basis.

• Provision of data for all reports to meet reporting requirements.

• Any other related duties or projects, as assigned by the Manager of the MU Futures Hub.

The Ideal Candidate Will HaveEssential

• A third level degree or equivalent years of professional experience;

• At least 2 years’ experience involving managing data and/or data systems.

• Experience in problem solving and efficient resolution of issues.

• Experience of research metric reporting.

• Experience of working as part of a team on projects with multiple stakeholders.

• An understanding of best practice in data management, open access policies, research dissemination;

• Strong interpersonal and communicative skills, both written and oral;

• High level of administrative, organisational ability with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail;

• Ability to adapt and maintain high level of professionalism when working under pressure;

• Demonstrable ability in managing competing priorities, meeting demanding deadlines and managing workload in an often-complex environment;

• Demonstrates self-motivation, flexibility and adaptability;

• Strong IT skills (incl. MS Word, Powerpoint, Excel).

Desirable

• A Master’s degree or PhD, other postgraduate or professional qualification;

• Experience working in with a Research Information System in a HEI Research Office environment;

• A good knowledge of University structures, academic procedures and research environment;

Research Development Office

The Research Development Office (RDO) provides an important administrative support to the Research Community at Maynooth University. It is the main office responsible for implementing the research strategy as outlined in the Maynooth University Strategic Plan.

The RDO’s remit includes: assistance to faculty in locating, securing and managing funding for research; financial management, reporting and compliance of active research awards; management of the Research Information System (RIS); development and implementation of research-related policies; provision of research- related information, communications / publicity; coordination of institutional bids for large-scale funding; coordination of University Research Ethics Committees; development and promotion of research culture and other miscellaneous research- related activities and projects.

The University

Maynooth University is a very distinctive university, a collegial institution focused on science and engineering, humanities, and social sciences, and equally committed to research, teaching and community engagement. Located in Ireland’s only university town, its distinctive features and character owe much to its unique history and heritage. It provides a high-quality educational experience to over 17,000 students on a campus with 18th century roots and 21st century dynamism.

Maynooth University is a place of lively contrasts – a modern institution, dynamic, rapidly-growing, research-led and engaged, yet grounded in historic academic strengths and scholarly traditions. We offer a range of programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level in the humanities, science and engineering and social sciences, including business, law and education, along with a range of international programmes and partnerships.

The strategic trajectory and accomplishments of Maynooth University, since its establishment as an autonomous public university, are exceptional and a source of great pride to the university community, staff, students and alumni. Maynooth University ranked in the top 90 global Times Higher Education (THE) Young University rankings in 2024. Maynooth University’s growing global reputation is based on the originality, quality, importance and impact of its research and scholarship, commitment to teaching and learning, the quality of academic programmes, and its leadership in widening participation in higher education. The sources of success are the dedication of its staff and the energy and engagement of its students.

Maynooth University’s Values

Our values define who we are, what we believe in and how we act as a community. They underpin our future success and guide our expectations of ourselves and each other. Our values apply to everyone in the University community:

• Integrity

• Collegiality

• Responsibility

• Freedom of expression

• Ambition

Terms and Conditions

Tenure This a part-time (0.5 FTE), temporary post, of 30 months duration. The contract cannot exceed 31/12/2028.

Salary Administrative Officer II: €46,418 – €53,780 pro rata, p.a. (1–4 points)

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

Hours of Work A 35-hour working week is in operation in respect of full-time positions (pro-rated for part-time positions). This can be reviewed or adjusted from time to time through national agreements.

Location The place of work is the campus of Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.