Executive Officer

Job Title : Executive Officer Pay Scale : Executive Officer Merged Closing Date : 20-Apr-2026 12:00 Contact Email : recruit@tcd.ie 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 The Senior Tutor’s Office has responsibility for the Tutorial Service, which plays a central role in supporting students throughout their academic journey.  The Undergraduate Student Support Officer (USSO) is instrumental in ensuring the service supports students and staff. The person appointed to this role will assist and support under the direction of the USSO in the effective and efficient operation of the Tutorial Service and the Senior Tutor’s Office. The post holder will undertake reception and administrative duties, act as a first point of contact and referral for students and provide support and guidance to tutors. The role involves contributing to the coordination and smooth running of the College’s Tutorial Service by providing essential administrative support and by liaising closely with the Senior Tutor. The appointee will work closely with the Undergraduate Student Support Officer and other colleagues to ensure a high-quality, responsive support service for students and tutors. This is a full-time role in Ireland. We require that you hold immigration permission that allows full-time employment in this role. For this position we will not be able to support new employment permit applications. Post Status: 2 Year Fixed Term The duration of this contract is limited to the above fixed-term period as the role is required for a defined period to support the operational and administrative requirements of the Senior Tutor’s Office. Hours of Post: 35 hours per week Salary: This appointment will be made on the Executive Officer Merged scale (€34,023- €52,232 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy.  monthly/weekly payscales. (tcdie) How to Apply : In order to assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (1x A4 page) that specifically address the following points in their application: Illustrate, through past examples, the ways in which their experience in their career to-date makes them a suitable candidate for this role. Illustrate, through past example, their ability to work on their own initiative and resolve problems. Closing Date :12 noon (Irish Standard Time) 20th April 2026 Application will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal http://jobs.tcd.ie Applications must be made by the date and time specified. Please allow enough time to make your application. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system Late Applications will not be accepted . Please see the Job Description below for this position. Interviews: It is intended that interviews will be held on the 5th May 2026 Informal enquiries should be addressed to Cristina Boccardo . USSO, Senior Tutor’s office. Email: boccardc@tcd.ie Our Values - putting our words into action Values matter. They are key to the success of our Strategic Plan. We centre our behavioural values around the importance of belonging . We recognise that the university will thrive by each of us respecting and caring for one another. We know we can achieve much more through working together . We know too that we must take responsibility for our actions and be accountable. We must, and will never stop, imagining . And through being nature positive we connect not just with the environment but with our ambitions for a sustainable future. At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those who have been displaced due to war. Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment. Further Information Filesize EO STO_FINAL (2).pdf 269.1 Information for Applicants.pdf 465.5 Return to Search Apply for Job