Senior Development Officer

Location

Any ATU Campus

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 comparable to Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent or higher, or have appropriate relevant experience which encompasses equivalent skills and expertise.

Desirable Qualifications and Skills

• Five years post qualification experience.

• Previous experience in a similar role in the Higher Education sector or elsewhere in the Public Sector would be an advantage.

• Knowledge of current issues and trends in tertiary education.

• Evidence of ability to work effectively without close supervision as an individual and co operatively within a team.

• Ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues and other stakeholders to assist in performing the role to a high standard.

• Highly developed oral and written communication skills.

• Experience of building collaborative networks both nationally and internationally.

• Excellent organisational skills and experience of organising conferences and other showcase events.

• Highly developed presentation, communication and teamwork skills.

• Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask effectively.

• Project management experience.

Overview of the Role

Reporting to the VP for Cross Border Engagement and Head of College at ATU Donegal, the Senior Development Officer will be responsible for supporting the coordination of ATU’s strategic North South engagement initiatives across all ATU campuses.

This role will deliver on ATU’s ambition to be the university in the state best placed to deliver on North South policy objectives and as the top partner university in Ireland for all bodies interested in advancing the aims of the Good Friday Agreement.

Duties

• The Senior Development Officer will be responsible for supporting the coordination of ATU’s strategic North South engagement initiatives across all ATU campuses.

• Support the development of the North South Engagement Centre at ATU in line with the ATU Strategic Plan.

• Assist with the development of strategy and the implementation of pilot projects to further develop cross border student pathways and address skills shortage areas.

• Coordinate innovation supports with a North South dimension for enterprises in the region in conjunction with key stakeholders.

• Support ATU strategy on the development of North South research collaborations in conjunction with strategic partners.

• Ensure coherence with other ATU cross border initiatives including the North West Tertiary Education Cluster (NWTEC), implementation of existing cross border Memoranda of Understanding, and engagement with the North West Strategic Growth Partnership.

• Support the internationalisation of North South engagement, leveraging existing strong relationships with United States partners and the European Union.

• Assist with planning and organising events including conferences, seminars and workshops to inform and showcase the University’s work in relation to North South engagement.

• Manage the flow of information regarding the University’s North South engagement via press releases and social media output.

• Collaborate with ATU colleagues and strategic partners on identifying opportunities for curriculum development and to ensure a greater choice of provision and models of learning for education and skills for an increasingly diverse cohort of students on a North South basis.

• Liaise with ATU staff and other partner colleges to progress development of collaborative curriculum provision to respond to gaps in learner pathways and to identify research opportunities at postgraduate level.

• Engage with industry stakeholders on a cross border basis to explore and progress opportunities for the development of bespoke training, skills and research provision.

• Identify opportunities and contribute to the management of a range of promotional and marketing activities and events to increase public awareness of education and training opportunities through collaborative initiatives with partner institutions on a cross border basis.

• Prepare submissions and responses to information requests, attend service meetings, report progress on projects and initiatives and provide timely and accurate feedback as required internally and externally on North South initiatives.

• Assist with the coordination of PEACEPLUS funded projects across ATU.

• Work collaboratively with and take an active role in relevant working groups, committees, teams, governance structures and other fora at local and national level.

• Work with senior management at ATU on a range of projects, activities and funding opportunities relating to North South engagement.

• Liaise with relevant colleagues to ensure provision of timely and accurate information for course and curriculum development and research opportunities.

• Undertake any other duties as required by the President or persons carrying delegated authority.

The appointee will carry out the lawful instructions of the President and comply with the requirements and regulations of the Minister of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.

Salary

Salary Scale Grade VII €60,611 to €78,796

Candidates external to the sector may be appointed up to the third point (€63,825) of the salary scale in accordance with University policy.

Hours of Work

35 hours per week