Project Officer

Essential Qualifications and Skills

Candidates must:

• have the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies to carry out the role to a high standard;

• be capable and competent of fulfilling the role to a high standard;

• have obtained at least Grade O6 (formerly 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 assessed as being of a comparable to Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent or higher or have appropriate relevant experience which encompasses equivalent skills and expertise.

Desirable Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent administration, organisational and communication skills.

• The ability to work under pressure in a highly complex and busy environment.

• Knowledge of construction sector, labour markets, training and programme development.

• A proven track record managing projects with multiple stakeholders.

• Working knowledge of quality assurance procedures and policies, ideally in relation to academic programme development.

• Excellent IT Skills

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

• The ability to establish and maintain good working relationships

• Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with enquiries

• A full clean driver’s licence

Overview of the Role

This role is funded by the Green Accelerator Skills Programme (GRASP) which is supported by the PEACEPLUS Programme and managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). There is a significant Green Skills deficit in the combined cross-border Construction Sector. This is contributing to considerable underachievement of environmental targets and increased levels of public expenditure.

The GRASP Project Officer will coordinate the GRASP project scope of Atlantic Technological University (ATU) in collaboration with relevant academic departments and support functions as well as external GRASP partners and management.

The Project Officer will have a travel budget and will coordinate the development and delivery of new and existing academic training programmes for GRASP learners and will also be involved in recruitment, administration and financial reporting as required by the GRASP project management team.

Duties

• Collaborate with ATU academic and support staff, GRASP partners and management team as well as other external stakeholders.

• Management of financial budgets, schedules and plans for programme development and delivery on behalf of ATU and the GRASP project.

• Act as the primary point of contact for the GRASP project, both internally and externally to ATU to ensure effective communication and delivery of the GRASP brief.

• Carry out all duties as required by the GRASP project in collaboration with relevant ATU staff and external partners.

• Manage the GRASP budget including travel and subsistence, programme development and delivery costs, overheads, equipment and consumables. Raising and management of purchase orders on Agresso.

• Assisting with reports to other ATU functions and external bodies – HR, Finance, audits etc as required.

• Take part in various promotional activities to recruit learners onto the GRASP training programmes.

• Undergo training as required.

• Any other administrative duties as and when required.

Salary

Salary Scale (€57,324 - €70,033)

Candidates external to the sector may be appointed up to the 3rd Point (€60,356) of the Salary Scale in accordance with University Policy

Hours of Work

35 hours per week

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

In accordance with ATU’s commitment to equality of opportunity for all job applicants, you are asked to request any reasonable accommodation in sufficient time to ensure you can participate fully in the recruitment process. Please contact recruitment@atu.ie

should you require any assistance.