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Student Services Coordinator

Scope & Purpose of the Role:

The Student Service Coordinator is responsible for Planning, Supporting and Managing the successful running of the day-to-day operations of the college in terms of supporting learners and staff and the delivery of a highly flexible, responsive and effective services to all.

The ideal candidate will take ownership of their role and work closely with members of the Programme Lecturing Team, Learners, and External Stakeholders to ensure the effective provision of supports associated with individual programmes of study.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing day-to-day operations administration duties relevant to Business support, IT supports and Student Services etc.
• Day-to-day management and coordination of the programme, working collaboratively with the programme lecturing team, learners and any external stakeholders.
• Participate as required in open evenings and recruitment events and with organisation of inductions events with learners, staff and external agencies as appropriate.
• Point of contact for lecturing staff and learners in relation to providing support for all programme matters day to day operations, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Coordinating with the appropriate members of the programme lecturing team in relation to any cases of assessment misconduct and appeals.
• Monitoring the overall quality of the learner’s experience through on-going feedback and engagements with learners and staff.
• Ad-Hoc Duties: The Students Service Coordinator will be required to support the general day-to-day operations of the college and from time to time, may be required to perform duties outside the ones outlined above.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate should have a Third Level Qualification in Education/Management/ Communications or any other relevant field.
• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.

Key Competencies:

• Organised, methodical and thorough approach to work.
• Ability to keep calm under pressure.
• Good at juggling tasks and prioritising.
• A great team player with good people skills.
• Good numeracy skills.
• Ability to use your own initiative.
• Good telephone manner, good communication skills (verbal & written), fluent in English, attention to detail and high level of accuracy, good organisation and time management skills.

Reports to: Operations Manager

Based at: Hybrid Working – The Open College, Unit 9, Leopardstown Business Centre, Ballyogan Road, Leopardstown, Dublin 18.

Position Status: Permanent Full-Time Position.

Commencement Date: Immediate.

Salary: €27,500 – €28,500 based on experience.

Additional Training Support Grant also provided.

Our Offer:

• The opportunity to work for a professional and thriving Educational Company.
• Hybrid working.
• Remuneration package to reflect qualifications & experience.

Application Date: No later than 30th January, 2026.

Please click on the below link to complete an application form or email a copy of your CV to: careers@theopencollege.com

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Please click here to complete our online Application Form.

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By Post:

HR Department, The Open College, Leopardstown Business Centre, Ballyogan Road, Leopardstown, Dublin 18.

Customer Relations Executive

Scope & Purpose of the Role:

The Customer Relations Executive is responsible for Planning, Supporting and Managing the successful running of the day-to-day operations of the college in terms of supporting learners and staff and the delivery of a highly flexible, responsive and effective services to all. The ideal candidate will take ownership of their role and work closely with members of the Programme Lecturing Team, Learners, and External Stakeholders to ensure the effective provision of supports associated with individual programmes of study.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing day to day operations administration duties relevant to Business support, IT supports and Student Services etc.
• Customer Service – making and receiving calls, liaising with academic staff and both new & existing students.
• Day to day management and coordination of the programme, working collaboratively with the programme lecturing team, learners and any external stakeholders.
• Participate as required in open evenings and recruitment events and with organization of inductions events with learners, staff and external agencies as
• Point of contact for lecturing staff and learners in relation to providing supports for all programme matters day to day operations, regulations, policies and
• Monitoring the overall quality of the learner experience through on-going feedback and engagements with learners and staff.
• Coordinating with the appropriate members of the programme lecturing team in relation to any cases of assessment misconduct and appeals.
• Ad-Hoc Duties: The Customer Relations Executive will be required to support the general day to day operations of the college and from time to time, may be required to perform duties outside the ones outlined above.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate should have a Third Level Qualification in Education/Management/ Communications or any other relevant field.
• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.

Key Competencies:

• Organised, methodical and thorough approach to work.
• Ability to keep calm under pressure.
• Good at juggling tasks and prioritising.
• A great team player with good people skills.
• Good numeracy skills.
• Ability to use your own initiative.
• Good telephone manner, good communication skills (verbal & written), fluent in English, attention to detail and high level of accuracy, good organisation and time management skills.

Reports to: Operations Manager

Based at: On-site in our office based at Leopardstown, Dublin 18.

Position Status: Permanent Part-Time (3 days a week).

Commencement Date: Immediate Start.

Our Offer:

• The opportunity to work for a professional and thriving Educational Company.
• Hybrid working.
• Immediate start with remuneration package to reflect qualifications & experience.

Application Date: No later than 30th January, 2026.

Please click on the below link to complete an application form or email a copy of your CV to: careers@theopencollege.com

or

Please click here to complete our online Application Form.

or

By Post:

HR Department, The Open College, Leopardstown Business Centre, Ballyogan Road, Leopardstown, Dublin 18.

Lecturers in Health and Social Care

Scope & Purpose of the Role:

This role typically requires extensive academic experience, which includes contributions in teaching, sector research and related management/administration, leading to national/international recognition for their expertise within their academic discipline.

Lecturers will be expected to take leading roles in developing and design and overseeing teaching programmes at all levels and to lead collaborative work across the category. As such they will provide leadership that will influence and shape the output of their department and will contribute directly to the level of success enjoyed by the department. Role holders will continue to teach, advise and assess both undergraduate and postgraduate students. They will also be expected to make a wider contribution to the success of the College through their participation in Faculty and College-wide governance and development activities.

Person Specifications:

Specific Skills:

• Ability to lecture to a high standard and develop curriculum
• Technical online teaching and presentation skills
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• An in depth understanding of adult learning
• Is self-motivated and ability to motivate students
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Knowledge of online training platforms like Moodle and Turnitin
• Collaborates well and enjoys working in teams
• Ability to manage time and workload well
• Receptive and responsive to change
• Dedication to the development of the subject.
• Desire to maintain required professional standing through professional practice and continuing professional development.

Qualifications:

Essential

• A relevant undergraduate Degree in Health & Social Care
• Master’s Degree or working towards one.

Desirable

• A PhD and a sustained track record of teaching and research within a specialism; or an appropriate professional qualification and significant relevant professional experience at a senior level.

Experience:

• Extensive experience working withing the field specific to the course.
• Experience lecturing at undergraduate level.
• Experience with online teaching platforms.
• An on-going and demonstrable commitment to scholarship, research and/or innovation.
• An up-to-date knowledge and understanding of changing trends and requirements in the subjects’ industrial and professional domains.
• Understanding of quality issues and requirements in HE.

Additional Information:

Applicants should provide the following information when applying for this position:

1. Cover letter (max 2 pages) that highlights how your experience relates to the nature and requirements of the job.
2. A comprehensive curriculum vitae
3. The names and contact details (i.e. addresses, e-mail, etc.) of two referees.

Application date: Open

Position Status: Part-Time Contract Work

Please click on the below link to complete an application form or email a copy of your CV to: careers@theopencollege.com

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Please click here to complete our online Application Form.

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By Post:

HR Department, The Open College, Leopardstown Business Centre, Ballyogan Road, Leopardstown, Dublin 18.

Healthcare Tutors

The Open College are recruiting new online Healthcare Tutors and are seeking to recruit tutors for various QQI Level 5 & 6 Healthcare Courses.

Applicants are invited to apply who are suitably qualified and have the expertise in the Healthcare industry from a range of services to include; practitioners, educators, managers, policy developers and/or any other relevant and associated discipline.

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate each of the following;

Mandatory:

• 3rd Level Nursing/Healthcare Qualification.
• 4+ years’ work experience relative to the Healthcare industry.
• Professional registration relevant to discipline.
• Teaching experience in Further Education and Higher Education (online desirable).
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements associated with healthcare and nursing.

Desirable:

• Ability to provide support to learners of diverse backgrounds and adapt to student needs.
• Ability to motivate and support learners.
• Proficient with online technologies and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Knowledge of the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) in FET & HET.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work towards deadlines.

Our Offer:

• The opportunity to work for a professional and thriving Educational Company.
• Remote work with all teaching online.
• Immediate start with remuneration package to reflect qualifications & experience.

Additional Information:

Applicants should provide the following information when applying for the position of Healthcare Tutor.

1. Cover letter (max 2 pages) that highlights how your experience relates to the nature and requirements of the job.
2. A comprehensive curriculum vitae
3. The names and contact details (i.e. addresses, e-mail, etc.) of two referees.

Application date: Open.

Commencement Date: Immediate.

Position Status: Part-Time Contract Work.

If you are interested in either of these positions, please email a copy of your CV to our career’s manager Fathima Najeeb at careers@theopencollege.com

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By Post:
HR Department, The Open College, Leopardstown Business Centre, Ballyogan Road, Leopardstown, Dublin 18.

or

Please click here to complete our online Application Form.

Online Lecturing Vacancies

The Open College are actively recruiting tutors / lecturers for various online programmes, to include: Sports & Fitness, Healthcare, Early Years Education, Psychology, Special Needs & Inclusion and Business/Management.

The Open College invites applications from industry led experts who are suitably qualified and experienced across the various disciplines. Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate each of the following;

Mandatory:

• Must be qualified to at least a level 8 (associated to discipline)
• Professional registration relevant to discipline (where applicable)
• 4+ years’ work experience (relative to industry).
• Teaching experience in Further Education and Higher Education (online desirable).
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements associated to discipline (where applicable)

Desirable:

• Ability to provide support to learners of diverse backgrounds and adapt to student needs.
• Ability to motivate and support learners.
• Proficient with online technologies and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Knowledge of the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) in FET & HET.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work towards deadlines.

Our Offer:

• The opportunity to work for a professional and thriving Educational Company.
• Remote work with all teaching online.
• Immediate start with remuneration package to reflect qualifications & experience.

Additional Information:

Applicants should provide the following information when applying for online lecturing vacancies.

1. Cover letter (max 2 pages) that highlights how your experience relates to the nature and requirements of the job.
2. A comprehensive curriculum vitae.
3. The names and contact details (i.e. addresses, e-mail, etc.) of two referees.

Reports to: Operations Manager

Position Status: Part-Time Contracted

Commencement Dates: Ongoing.

Please click on the below link to complete an application form or email a copy of your CV to: careers@theopencollege.com

or

Please click here to complete our online Application Form.