Springboard & Online, Development Programme Coordinator

Essential Qualifications and Skills

• A degree at honours level (level 8) or above in a cognate area.

• Demonstrable, excellent communication and negotiation skills.

• Display strong interpersonal and networking skills.

• Excellent organisational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.

• Understand online learning and students support requirements for online/flexible learners.

• Previous experience in coordinating/managing projects and budgets in a work-related role.

• Experience in managing partnerships with national organisations.

• Ability to prepare reports and presentations for management and the funding bodies.

• Experience in responding to funding calls and working with the Faculties within the University to meet the needs of the call.

Desirable Qualifications and Skills

• A Post Graduate qualification in a cognate area.

• Experience of online, flexible and blended learning delivery.

• Experience of project management in higher education.

• Experience of continuous/process improvement activities.

• Experience in using Customer Relations Management (CRM) systems.

• Administrative skills to coordinate the delivery of relevant programmes of study to meet current skills shortages as required by Springboard+, LFS Micro-Credentials or equivalent.

• Experience in establishing and maintaining appropriate linkages with ATU’s educational partners.

• Ability to work to strict deadlines.

Overview of the Role

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) offers an extensive range of fully accredited online, flexible and professional development qualifications which are closely matched to industry demand. Our graduates are equipped with skills to excel in their chosen career and create and build their future.

Consistent with this vision is continued growth and strength in online/flexible learning, which has proven highly effective in facilitating widening access to higher education, placing ATU in a leading position in Ireland.

ATU online/flexible learning students are enrolled on over award-bearing 350 programmes spanning Levels 6 to 9 of the National Qualifications Framework, taking major, minor and special purpose awards.

The Springboard and Online, Flexible & Professional Development Programme Coordinator will be responsible for the management of ATU funded programmes with the HEA including all aspects of the Springboard+ and Learner Fees Subsidy (LFS) Micro Credential programmes (or equivalent funded programmes which may be implemented over the 2 -year period of this contract).

This includes engagement on Springboard+ programme submissions, the management of the HEA Springboard+ platform for both Springboard+ applications and LFS Micro -Credentials, the marketing of funded programmes, the recruitment of eligible students, student management and retention on programmes and reporting on approved programmes.

ATU are contracted by the HEA to have a dedicated Springboard+ Coordinator in place over the full contract period and critically over the months of recruitment from March to September once the initiative is launched.

In partnership with colleagues from the Business Development Team, the post -holder will contribute to the integration of business processes and systems for Online, Flexible & Professional Development programme recruitment across all the University with a particular focus on courses associated with funding calls.

In addition, the post holder will participate in response to funding calls as well as in annual review reporting and continuous improvement of business processes associated with Springboard, LFS Micro -Credentials and equivalent funding initiatives and programmes.

Duties

• The management of the Springboard+ CRM platform to include both Springboard and LFS Micro -Credentials (and equivalent) applications and Learners.

• The promotion and marketing of approved funded programmes including Springboard+, LFS Micro credentials and any additional similarly funded courses which are approved during the 2 -year period.

• Relationship management with the HEA and our educational provider partners.

• Collaborating with industry to determine programmes which are required to meet skills needs.

• Collaborating with Government Bodies such as the Regional Skills Forum Managers.

• In close collaboration with staff and stakeholders, support the development and planning of programmes for Springboard+, LFS Micro Credentials (or similar equivalent future programmes) submission.

• Provision of advice and guidance to interested applicants on the application process.

• Acceptance of applicants on to Springboard+/LFS Micro credential courses based on academic and Springboard+/LFS Micro Credential eligibility criteria.

• Supporting students during their courses to minimise drop -out and maximise funding.

• Management of employability initiatives including the organisation of a career development course and the organisation of internships and work -placement.

• Internal and external management reporting on Springboard+ student activity and finance.

• Preparation and documentation of all audit/project activity updates and progress monitor reports, involving timely preparation of reports and presentations.

• Presentation of ATU’s Springboard+ and LFS Micro Credential (or equivalent) offerings to external bodies including the Department of Social protection and industry.

• In partnership with colleagues, contribute to the integration of business processes and systems for Online Recruitment and Learning across all the University and its associated campuses.

Salary

Salary Scale (€61,217 – €79,584)

Candidates external to the sector may be appointed up to the 3rd Point (€64,463) of the Salary Scale in accordance with University Policy.

Hours of Work

35 hours per week