Appointments as Chairperson and Ordinary Member to the Board of the Student Grant Appeals Board
Closing date for this vacancy is 09/06/2026, 15:00
Vacancy ID
5040
Department/Authority
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
The Minister invites applications for Chairperson and Ordinary Member positions on the Board of Student Grant Appeals Board. Candidates must demonstrate evidence of experience at a senior level in the following areas:
Previous experience of board membership and ideally experience of chairing a board
One or more of the essential criteria listed below
Ordinary Member
Candidates must demonstrate experience at a senior level in one or more of the following areas:
a) Student Representation – Demonstrable ability to represent the user perspective, either as a third level student or through another representative capacity; particularly desirable to have advocacy experience and knowledge of the student support system.
Part of the assessment of cases before the Board involves review of financial circumstances; candidates should have demonstrable professional experience in financial management/accountancy or an area requiring financial literacy.
c) Academic administration – Knowledge of the system of academic administration/policy and the student support system, as demonstrated by professional experience in third level administration or as an academic in a position of responsibility (e.g., Head of Department).
d) Public sector administration – Senior professional experience administering complex schemes within the public service, including the ability to read, understand, and interpret complex legislation and budgetary processes.
Significant experience in advocacy and the education sector, with familiarity with relevant legislative provisions.
Desirable additional experience:
Administrative experience at a high level, preferably in the civil or public service
Knowledge of social welfare, health schemes, the education sector and/or income support schemes
Experience in Information Technology, as the appeals process operates online
Experience in operating and continuously improving complex administrative processes
Familiarity with funding and policy interfaces and schemes
Aware of stakeholders and the broader policy landscape
Knowledge and demonstrated experience in applying principles of good administration (fairness, impartiality, consistency, transparency, timelines) and sound judgement
Previous experience on a Board, ideally a State Board
Professional experience in interpretation of legislation
Professional accountancy experience
Qualification and/or membership of a relevant professional body
Experience in reading, analysing and comprehending various statutes, regulations, and complex summaries of evidence for hearings
Experience and understanding of the Post Leaving and Higher Education Sectors
Experience in advocacy/community sector in education
Knowledge of immigration, refugee and child welfare law
Closing Date: 15:00 on Tuesday 9th June 2026
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