Dual Degree Programme Officer

Closing Date :

30-Oct-2026 12:00

Contact Email :

[email protected]

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The role holder is the first point of contact for staff, students and external partners on Dual Degree programmes and will be part of a small team of administrative staff who provide services to management, colleagues (internal and external) and students within the remit of the Undergraduate Common Architecture Office (UCAO). The UCAO works closely with the Associate Dean for the Undergraduate Common Architecture (ADUCA); the Director of

Dual Degree Programmes (DDP); a number of units across College; and partner institutions to ensure that the needs of the students and staff in Dual Degree programmes, Trinity Joint Honours and shared elements of the Common Architecture are met. The role reports to the Manager of the Undergraduate Common Architecture Office.

The Dual Degree Programme between Trinity College Dublin and Columbia University offers students an international undergraduate experience spanning two continents, in cosmopolitan cities, that allows students to enhance their global knowledge, language skills and communication abilities. The programme draws upon elements both traditional and innovative, combining the academic rigour of two world-renowned universities with an attention to the roles that social and cultural traditions play in a student’s intellectual formation.

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: Specific Purpose

The specific purpose of filling the Dual Degree Programme Officer vacancy on a temporary basis pending the return of the postholder from maternity leave. Employment is not offered on an indefinite duration basis as the original postholder is expected to return.

Hours of Post: 35 hours per week

Salary: Appointment will be made on the Administrative Officer 2 (€60,185 - €70,718 per annum) and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines.” https://www.tcd.ie/hr/employee-services/pay-scales/

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.

• Applicants should clearly address this experience and how they obtained their knowledge in their application.
• An understanding of the unique challenges that face students embarking on international educational experiences. The applicant should give examples of involvement in supporting international students and what the applicant learned from the process.
• Illustrate, through past example, their ability to work on their own initiative and resolve problems.

Closing Date: 12 noon (Irish Standard Time) 25th September 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.

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to [email protected]

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