About Carlow College, St. Patrick's
Carlow College, St. Patrick's is a small third level College specialising in degree level education in the Arts, Humanities and Social Care areas.
Our History
The College has a rich tradition of education since its establishment in 1782. Its historic campus close to the centre of town offers an ideal learning environment.
Academic Excellence
The College has a strong reputation for the quality of its education, based on small class sizes, an engaging and research active faculty, with strong academic and pastoral supports for students.
Undergraduate Programmes
* Arts and Humanities
* English and History
* Applied Social Studies in Professional Social Care
* Psychology
* Social Political and Community Studies
Postgraduate Programmes
* Professionalising M.A. (Leadership in Therapeutic Child & Social Care)
* MA/PGDip in Irish Regional History
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to providing an inclusive working and learning environment, valuing diversity and fostering a culture where the rights and dignity of all our staff and learners are respected.
Mission Statement
In the shared enterprise of education, through teaching, learning, practice placement and research activity, we prize excellence in all we do and endeavour to respond creatively to the changing needs of our learners, of potential employers and of society.
Vision
We will educate, engage and inspire our learners through the provision of transformational learning and teaching experiences; we will enable a diverse learner and graduate population to achieve their academic and career potential and enable them to contribute to the ethical development of society at local, national and global levels.
Core Values
* Truth and Integrity - We aim to create a research-led teaching and learning environment that is interdisciplinary in nature, inspiring openness to new ideas and critical thinking, and that is ethical in practice.
* Respect and Justice - We recognise the diversity of our college community and seek to promote actively a spirit of inclusiveness, mutual respect and equality of opportunity and access.
* Collaboration and Social Awareness - By creating opportunities to work together, both internally and externally, we believe that collaboration and partnership can best contribute to the ethical development of local, national and global communities and society.
* Friendliness and Service - We are committed to maintaining a hospitable, learner-centred environment that recognises each learner's individual learning journey, and that promotes, values and supports their personal, social and cultural development.
* Creativity and Innovation - We believe that learning is about being open to new ideas and possibilities both in what we learn and how we learn. We are committed to being an educational space which promotes creativity and innovation as a way of responding to the contemporary world.
Student Recruitment Intern Role
The Student Recruitment Intern is a key member of the Student Recruitment Team. Your overall responsibility involves the promotion of Carlow College, St. Patrick's and its educational programmes, and any other duties you may be reasonably assigned to achieve this.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist in the implementation of the recruitment and marketing action plans.
* Represent Carlow College, St Patrick's at secondary schools, third-level trade fairs and exhibitions nationally, both physically and in a virtual space.
* Develop and maintain databases of relevant stakeholders e.g. Guidance Counsellors, educational institutions, national organisations.
* Build positive working relationships with relevant stakeholders e.g. guidance counsellors, teachers and principals in secondary schools, Further Education providers and other relevant institutions.
* Develop and implement a range of promotional initiatives and other project-based and ad-hoc activities to increase the number of current full and part-time Carlow College students.
* Work with internal departments including Marketing, Admissions Office, and professional support staff and academic staff of the College, in the promotion and marketing of programmes and student recruitment initiatives.
* Assist with the general marketing and promotion of the College, to include Open Days and Information Evenings.
* Assist with the planning and production of social media content in collaboration with Marketing.
* Research and reporting of national student recruitment trends to include the analysis and presentation of data sets.
* Monitoring, evaluation and reporting on recruitment activities to include the production of reports to inform recruitment strategy.
* Adherence to all Carlow College policies including data protection and Child Protection Policy.
Qualifications and Experience
* A relevant third level degree and/or equivalent qualification.
* Full clean driver's licence.
Skills and Competencies
* Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills in a wide range of situations.
* Excellent presentation skills are essential, with experience of relevant IT suites.
* An ability to present and hold the attention of an audience is essential.
* Customer service/sales/marketing experience desirable.
* Knowledge of third level and second level education systems.
* The capacity to work in partnership with colleagues and stakeholders in identifying opportunities and developing responses.
* Ability to work effectively and efficiently with all College departments and the general public.
* A high level of initiative, supported with a positive and flexible approach.
* Creative with good attention to detail.
* Demonstrate the ability to self-manage.
* Excellent organisational, administration, and time-management skills.
* A willingness to learn and commitment to continuing professional development.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and Social Media tools.