Job Title
Programme Director - Bar Management Apprenticeship
Reporting to
Group Head of Apprenticeships
Location
Griffith College Limerick
Job Type
Part-time / Fixed-term (maternity cover)
Job Summary
Griffith College, Ireland’s largest private third‑level College, seeks to recruit a strong leader to join us as a Temporary Programme Director on the Bar Management Apprenticeship Programme.
The appointed person will make a significant contribution to the management of the programme, while supporting learners throughout their studies and lecturers on the Bar Management Apprenticeship.
Responsibilities
Managing the delivery of assigned programmes as prescribed by the Governing Body and the College’s Quality Assurance Procedures, as outlined in the Apprenticeship QA Manual
Reviewing programmes/modules on an annual basis.
Maintaining the academic integrity of the programmes.
Recruiting lecturers and processing Lecturer Payment Schedules (LPS) Forms.
Liaising with Admissions and Marketing.
Liaising closely with mentors and academic success coaches in monitoring students’ progress
Overseeing learner and lecturer feedback on the Bar Management Apprenticeship Programme.
Liaising with external examiners in respect of exam board meetings
Representing Griffith College on the consortium steering group (CSG)
Discharging Griffith College’s role as national coordinating provider, as outlined in the Apprenticeship QA manual
Providing academic leadership for staff (e.g. module leaders, programme administrators, academic success coaches, etc.)
Coordinating the activities of the National Programme Board (NPB).
Identifying and nominating suitable external examiners for appointments by the College’s Academic and Professional Council (APC)
Organising and managing the examination and moderation processes
Providing governance and management of the delivery of the programme under agreed quality assurance and enhancement policies and procedures
Providing regular and timely reports to the CSG and the NPB.
Guiding new staff and those from other education providers on the following:
Overview of the programme
Programme teaching, learning and assessment methodologies
Provide feedback to staff and learners
Schedule and importance of attending programme board meetings
Programme schedules, submission deadlines
Programme curriculum
Faculty
Providing Annual Programme Review Report.
Managing lecturer’s Annual Module Report Forms.
Organising apprentice contact hours to discuss performance, problems and complaints and advising on remedial action.
Attending weekly faculty meetings.
Approving Examination Broadsheets/attending Examination Boards.
Coordinating faculty planning (e.g. timetables, new programme development/reviews etc.)
Retaining summary information on exam module reviews and lecturer assessments.
Coordination of the Academic Success Coaches.
Performing graduation duties: calling candidates, approving awards
Becoming a member of the Programme Director Group.
Teaching
Lecturing hours on assigned modules within the apprenticeship programme
Minimum Education/Experience Requirements
Possess a Level 8 qualification with significant experience in managing academic programmes.
Relevant sectoral experience required.
Lecturing experience required.
Be highly organised with meticulous attention to detail.
Have excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Be committed to educational quality and customer service.
Willing to work effectively as part of an integrated team in the Apprenticeship Faculty
Perform any other commensurate duties that fall within the employee’s capabilities.
Must be legally entitled to work full-time in Ireland for any employer.
Benefits
Competitive salary package
Access to healthcare plans for employees and their families
Enhanced maternity leave pay
Access to ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes, up to Doctorate level
Subsidised College programmes to support career development and upskilling.
Opportunities for staff mobility through Erasmus+ and other international mobility programmes
Mental Health and Wellbeing supports available
Cycle to Work scheme
Vibrant, multidisciplinary and multicultural learning environment
Inclusive and diverse community
Innovative and agile place to work
Welcoming environment committed to both learner and staff development
Staff discounts and offers from a wide range of retailers and service providers
Preferential accommodation rates during the summer period for staff, and for friends and family of staff at Griffith Rooms
Year-round staff social and wellbeing events, including BBQs, coffee mornings, wellness talks, EDI events, and more
Equal Opportunities Statement
Griffith College is an equal opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to work full-time for any employer in Ireland.
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