Who are we looking for?
We are currently looking for a Centre Director to join OnCampus Ireland, Maynooth.
Full-time Role
The Centre Director is required to:
Deliver high levels of performance across all Centre functions, including academic success, progression to partner, student satisfaction, staff engagement and financial performance – build on the relationship with the partner and affiliate universities to maximise student progression and identify opportunities for further collaboration.
Be accountable to the CEO OnCampus Ireland (and other senior managers as directed) for the performance of all activities of the centre and ensure performance standards and KPIs are continuously met and exceeded – embed procedure, policies and requirements of OnCampus and all relevant external bodies, e.g. QQI, ILEP, IEM, TU Dublin, local immigration, and support an excellent student experience.
Develop, motivate, manage and appraise management staff to achieve both their objectives and their full personal potential.
Support the development of the annual budget in line by leading centre-level work and participating in all centre-level budget reforecasting activities.
Contribute to and, as required, participate in the Company’s sales and marketing activities to develop and strengthen the relationships between the Company and its current and potential partners, agents and students.
Person Specification
Education
Bachelor’s degree / Degree Qualified at NFQ Level 8 or 9 (essential)
A postgraduate qualification e.g. PGCE, MBA (essential) – Please refer to JD for full requirements
Experience
Extensive experience in a senior leadership role in an academic environment. (essential)
3+ years of secondary, further or higher education teaching experience (essential)
Curriculum design and programme management experience (essential)
An understanding of EU, Irish higher education and the needs and requirements of international students (essential).
A track record of creative approaches to developing and exploiting opportunities in higher education or related sectors (essential).
Skills
Demonstrates cross‑cultural awareness and understanding (essential).
Highly competent user of commonly used IT packages (Word, Excel, Teams) (essential)
Exceptional management and administrative skills. (essential)
Proven leadership skills (essential)
Additional Responsibilities
Treat students with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect.
Safeguard students’ well‑being by developing and maintaining a full understanding of current procedures.
Show tolerance of and respect for the rights of others.
Maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality.
Help to create and maintain a safe working environment for everyone.
Benefits
Perkbox (includes hundreds of discounts on brands)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – caring and compassionate support to all staff, and a dedicated Mental Health Support Network.
Private Medical
Staff Discount on CEG Digital courses
Mentoring scheme
Enhanced annual leave entitlement
CEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues to share this commitment. All successful candidates will undergo background checks in the required countries. Where roles have direct contact with children, including all OnCampus centre‑based roles, this will include ID, qualification and reference checks, criminal record checks including an Enhanced Disclosure (or equivalent) in line with safeguarding requirements and our Safeguarding and Prevent Policy (including Children Protection). Any offer of employment is subject to all checks being satisfactory. The Company also expects all colleagues to share the Company’s commitment to Equal Opportunities within the workplace.
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