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Post Ref: 010222
Maynooth University
Ollscoil Mhá Nuad
Maynooth University Access Programme
Outreach Officer
(Permanent, Full Time)
The Role
The Maynooth University Access Programme (MAP) works in partnership across the university and
alongside learners, schools, and communities under-represented in higher education (HE) to increase
equity of access to HE and support student success. MAP provides direct support to students from
socio-economic groups that have low participation in HE, first time mature student entrants, students
with disabilities, part-time/flexible learners, further education award holders and members of the Irish
Traveller and Roma communities with the objective of supporting the access, retention, and success of
such students in higher education.
MAP is seeking to appoint an Outreach Officer. Reporting to the Director of Access, the post holder will
complement and build on the existing good practice developed at Maynooth University. The post holder
will work within a team contributing to the design, implementation, and evaluation of a coherent targeted
MAP Outreach Programme (to include outreach activities, pathways, and transitions to HE) with the
objective of supporting the access, retention, and success of learners under-represented in higher
education.
The Outreach Officer will promote opportunities and pathways to progress to HE and will provide
targeted information and advice to prospective students and their families to support them to
successfully navigate third level systems. The Outreach Officer will also support student success
through the development and delivery of the Launchpad Orientation programme and the MAP Student
Ambassador Programme and will also contribute to the development of a MAP outreach strategy to
address access and widening participation objectives.
Principal Duties
Administrative and other duties:
• Contribute to the design, implementation, and evaluation of an integrated and targeted MAP
Outreach Programme (to include outreach activities, supplementary pathways, and transitions
to HE) in partnership with key stakeholders including schools, communities, and advocacy
organisations with the objective of supporting the access, retention, and success of students
underrepresented in higher education.
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• Lead the development and delivery of the Launchpad orientation programme to enable
students to make a successful transition to third level study.
• Lead the MAP Student Ambassador Programme developing strategies to facilitate Maynooth
University students to actively participate in the MAP Outreach Programme.
• Research, develop and implement initiatives/strategies/partnerships to enhance the Outreach
Programme in the context of national targets, the Maynooth University Strategic Plan and best
practice.
• Provide targeted advice and guidance to prospective students and their families on the
pathways and supports available to assist them to successfully access and navigate third level
processes and systems.
• Support the development of flexible pathways to HE including the Higher Education Access
Route (HEAR), the Disability Access Route to Education (DARE), Mature Student entry routes
and Foundation Certificate/ preparatory programmes.
• Develop targeted communications materials, developing handbooks, content for the Maynooth
University website and the MAP Moodle and social media channels, ensuring relevant
information is clearly communicated and promoted to target audiences.
• Represent Maynooth University on committees to support widening participation and support
a whole of institutional approach to outreach and civic engagement.
• Support the production of key performance metrics on Outreach Programme objectives and
outcomes and disseminate findings and research output.
• Contribute to training for staff to support inclusion at Maynooth University.
• Perform other duties/projects as directed by the Director of Access or nominee.
The ideal candidate will have:
• Three or more years’ experience working with and supporting students from socio-economic
groups that have low participation in HE in educational or community development settings.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the barriers and issues that impact access,
participation, and student success in education and a deep knowledge of educational
disadvantage and widening participation in higher education.
• Experience of developing and innovating inclusive practice and policy development, and
operational delivery with a large set of diverse stakeholders.
• Strong evidence of ability to build productive professional relationships internally and externally
with excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Excellent oral, written, presentation, and digital skills with excellent inter-personal skills and an
ability to foster strong relationships and networks with diverse student and stakeholder groups.
• Proven ability to work well as part of a team but will also have demonstrated their ability to use
their own initiative.
• Excellent organisational, IT, and time management skills, with an ability to plan and prioritise
work and meet deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail in a dynamic work environment.
• Excellent project management skills with experience of organising and implementing large-
scale projects.
• Considerable evidence of innovation, evaluation, implementing improvements and problem
solving.
Mandatory:
• Hold a relevant third level primary degree.
• At least 3 years professional experience working with a diverse range of students within an
educational or community setting.
• Work experience in managing and evaluating large scale projects.
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Desirable:
• Relevant post graduate qualification.
• Experience in creating strong, engaging content for multiple audiences.
• A full driving license.
The Access Office
The Maynooth University Access Programme (MAP) was established in 1998 and is responsible for
widening participation among under-represented groups in Maynooth University. Maynooth University
has achieved a national reputation for encouraging and attracting mature students, students from
disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds, Travellers, lone parents, and students with disabilities
and 28.8% of all new undergraduate entrants in 2020-2021 come from these target groups. MAP is a
dynamic demanding work environment responsible for a vast range of projects and activities.
The University
Maynooth University) is a very distinctive university, a collegial institution focused on science and
engineering, humanities, and social sciences, and equally committed to research, teaching and
community engagement. Located in Ireland’s only university town, its distinctive features and character
owe much to its unique history and heritage. It provides a high-quality educational experience to over
13,500 students on a campus with 18th century roots and 21st century dynamism.
The strategic trajectory and accomplishments of Maynooth University, in the twenty years since its
establishment as an autonomous public university, are exceptional, and a source of great pride to the
university community, staff, students and alumni. Maynooth University is now acknowledged to be one
of the leading young universities in the world, ranked 43 rd in the latest Times Higher Education (THE)
‘Young Universities’ list. Maynooth University’s growing global reputation is based on the originality,
quality, importance and impact of its research and scholarship, commitment to teaching and learning,
the quality of academic programmes, and its leadership in widening participation in higher education.
The sources of success are the dedication of its staff and the energy and engagement of its students.
Maynooth University is a place of lively contrasts – a modern institution, dynamic, rapidly-growing,
research-led and engaged, yet grounded in historic academic strengths and scholarly traditions. With
over 13,500 students Maynooth offers a range of programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate and
doctoral level in the humanities, science and engineering and social sciences, including business, law
and education. The University also offers a range of international programmes and partnerships.
Maynooth’s unique collegial culture fosters an interdisciplinary approach to research, which its world-
class academics bring to bear in tackling some of the most fundamental challenges facing society today.
The University’s research institutes and centres consolidate and deliver this impact as vibrant
communities of learning, discovery and creation. Research at Maynooth also is very much central to its
teaching and the University prides itself on placing equal value on its research and teaching missions.
Principles and Values
Maynooth University is committed to the following values:
• Scholarly rigour;
• Academic freedom;
• Integrity and ethical behaviour;
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• Collegiality, transparency and trust;
• Equality, inclusiveness and social justice;
• Operational excellence, organisational flexibility and responsiveness;
• Dignity, respect and care for the individual.
Strategy 2018 - 2022
The University’s Strategic Plan 2018-22 builds from a position of confidence. Maynooth University is a
University with ambition, vision and values, a clear identity and sense of purpose, a history of
achievement, and a future of considerable promise. The Strategy builds on the University’s
accomplishments and concentrates institutional energy and resources on further development of
research and postgraduate education.
For more information please visit http//www.maynoothuniversity.ie/about-us/university-
strategic-plan
Selection and Appointment
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend for interview;
• Candidates invited for interview will be required to make a brief presentation;
• Appointments will be approved by the President based on the report of the selection board;
• It is anticipated that interviews will be held in June 2021.
Equality and Diversity
Maynooth University values the enrichment that comes from a diverse community and seeks to promote
equality, prevent discrimination and protect the human rights of each individual. To learn more about
our commitment to Equality and Diversity, please read the Maynooth University Equality and Diversity
Policy. Additionally, as an Athena SWAN Bronze Award Institute, we are committed to advancing
gender equality across the University.
We aim to reflect the diversity of the community we serve and welcome applications from all individuals.
Data Protection Law
Maynooth University will process any personal data provided by you in connection with an application
for this role in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Acts
2018.
If your application is successful and you accept an offer of employment at Maynooth University, then
your personal data will continue to be processed in accordance with Maynooth University’s Staff Data
Privacy Notice.
Both the privacy notices and further information relating to data protection, including Maynooth
University’s other data protection policies and processes, can be viewed at
https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/data-protection
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Salary
Administrative Officer II: €38,736 - €55,740 per annum (9 points)
Appointments will be made in accordance with the Department of Finance pay guidelines.
*New entrants to the public sector will be appointed on the first point of the Administrative Officer II pay
scale.
Application Procedure
Closing Date:
23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, 13 June 2021
Please note all applications must be made via our Online Recruitment Portal at the following link:
https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/human-resources/vacancies
Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. 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.
Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer
The position is subject to the Statutes of the University
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