Project Administrator (60% Part-time)

Closing Date : 09-Jul-2026 12:00 Contact Email : [email protected]

Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Thrive: Trinity College Dublin's Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030

Post Summary: The Student Counselling Services (SCS) seek to recruit a part-time Project Administrator.

As part of the university’s new strategic plan, Thrive (2025-2030), the Director of the Student Counselling Services is accountable for leading Project 3.4 “A socially connected university”. The focus of this role will be to work with the Director of the Student Counselling Services, the SCS Strategic Development Manager and the rest of the project team on the Thrive 3.4 Project, providing essential project co-ordination and administrative support. The post-holder will also provide project support to other projects across the Student Counselling Services.

This role requires a flexible approach to working hours at peak periods of the project, and to support student meetings/events outside of normal working hours.

Post status: Specific Purpose Contract**

*** The specific purpose of this employment is to provide essential project co-ordination and administrative support to the Director of the Student Counselling Services, the SCS Strategic Development Manager, and their nominees while they are working on the Thrive 3.4 project. The post-holder may also be asked to provide project support to other projects across the Student Counselling Services. Employment is not offered on an indefinite duration basis, as your role is tied to these specific project activities and deliverables which are expected to be completed within a defined period. This role is linked to limited external funding for this support to be provided to the Director of the Student Counselling Services, the SCS Strategic Development Manager, and their nominees during to their time of working on this part of the project. Therefore, termination of this contract will occur upon completion of the work in which you are engaged, or if the funding stream is terminated or withdrawn*

Hours of Post: Part-Time (0.6 FTE)

Salary: This appointment will be made on the pro-rated Administrative 3 Salary Scale (€47,374 - €59,254 per annum pro-rata) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)

How to apply: To assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (maximum one A4 page) that specifically addresses the following points: Clearly outline relevant experience and how this experience has contributed to their knowledge. Demonstrate, through past examples, their ability to work on their own initiative and to resolve problems.

Applicants who do not address these requirements in their cover letter will not be considered at the shortlisting stage.

Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.

Please see the Job Description below for this position.

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Lynnea Connelly, Strategic Development Manager, E: [email protected]

Application queries about this post, please email Katie Doran, Recruitment Partner at [email protected] and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.

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At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities, those who have followed non-traditional career paths, and those who have taken time out for reasons such as family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war.

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier university. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and across the higher education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work–life balance and creating a family-friendly working environment.