School Assistant

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following position #003177 School Assistant, 1 Year Fixed Term ContractRole ProfileThe person appointed will join the DCU Institute of Education Faculty Office administration team. They will be assigned to one of the six academic schools within the Institute of Education. They will work closely with colleagues in other school offices and across the faculty. The role is located on St Patrick’s campus.The school assistant acts as a first point of contact for staff and students of the School and for members of the public. They also provide administrative assistance for the teaching, research and other activities of the School.The school assistant’s direct line management reporting is to the Senior Administrative Officer or nominee, with day-to-day task allocation and direction provided by the Head of School. They will work closely with other faculty and school colleagues and with units across the University, including Registry, the Estates Office, Digital Technology Solutions (DTS) and Finance.Duties And ResponsibilitiesPlease refer to the job description for a list of duties and responsibilities associated with this role.Qualifications And ExperiencePlease refer to the job description for full details on the qualifications and experience required for this role.Essential TrainingThe postholder will be required to undertake the following essential compliance training:OrientationHealth & SafetyData Protection (GDPR)Cyber Security AwarenessAI LiteracyOther Training May Need To Be Undertaken When Required.Salary Scale:Professional 2 - € 34,977- € 42,173Appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in line with current Government pay policy.Closing date: Sunday, 7th December 2025Additional InformationPlease note this role does not meet criteria for a Critical Skills permit as stipulated by the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment.Remote Working PolicyDCU operates a Remote Working Policy. Employees may be approved for up to 2 days of remote working per week (or an appropriate pro-rata amount for those part time). Any remote working arrangement will be reflective of the predominant on-campus working environment and the core University value of 'Student Focused'.Employees will be based on campus for the majority of their working week to ensure a sustained on campus engagement and experience. The terms of the remote working policy will apply.For more information about DCU Institute of Education, please visit: DCU Institute of Education Informal Enquiries in relation to this role should be directed to:Lisa Higgins, Senior Administrative Officer, Institute of Education, Dublin City University.Phone + 353 (0)1 700 9029, Email: lisa.higgins@dcu.iePlease do not send applications to this email address, instead apply as described below.Application Procedure:Please submit your application through the online system. In order to be considered for the role to which you are applying for, you must upload: Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Completed application form (blank forms can be downloaded from the bottom of the Vacancy).Please note, if all items are not uploaded, the application will be deemed incomplete, and will not be processed.Dublin City University is an equal opportunities employer.In line with the Employment Equality Acts 1998 – 2015, the University is committed to equality of treatment for all those who engage with its recruitment, selection and appointment processes. We will provide support and accommodations to ensure all candidates, including those with disabilities, can fully participate in the process. The University’s Athena Swan Silver Award signifies the University’s commitment to promoting gender equality and addressing any gender pay gaps. Information on a range of university policies aimed at creating a supportive and flexible work environment are available in the DCU Policy Starter Packs Contact Email : talent@dcu.ie Contact No : +00 353 1 700 5149