Programme Manager – HW/MBA

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ireland.

📋 Description

• Optimize student enrollment and ensure the smooth operation of the MBA program.

• Oversee program coordination, academic integrity, quality assurance, pastoral care, learner performance, and progression.

• Collaborate with program teams, academic administration, marketing, industry partners, class representatives, students, and the awarding body.

• Achieve annual growth in program market share and identify opportunities for learner expansion.

• Assist in teaching, learning, academic leadership, and continuous enhancement initiatives.

• Promote engagement among lecturers and academic teams through virtual learning platforms and forums such as Moodle.

• Manage class recordings and track online participation.

• Offer academic, pastoral, administrative, career development, and work placement support to students.

• Track learner progression, retention, attendance, motivation, and re-engagement.

• Supervise program activities and ensure compliance with quality assurance standards set by Heriot Watt University and Griffith College.

• Take part in the recruitment, interviewing, and selection process for lecturing staff.

• Analyze lecturer and student feedback and prepare annual monitoring and program reports.

• Handle academic-year preparations, including timetabling, room reservations, lecturer appointments, inductions, and examination preparations.

• Assist lecturers with assessment compliance/design, pedagogy, Moodle, and academic integrity.

• Serve as the primary liaison between Griffith College and Heriot Watt University.

• Manage partner data sharing in accordance with GDPR and maintain precise records.

• Oversee dissertations, research modules, supervisors, workshops, blind marking, and viva voce examinations as applicable.

• Contribute to marketing efforts, open evenings, inductions, graduations, outreach, and College events.

⛳️ Requirements

• Generally possess an NFQ qualification one level above the level of the program(s) or equivalent experience in the relevant field.

• Experience in student recruitment is advantageous.

• If not already acquired, commit to enhancing teaching and learning practices through a recognized teaching and learning qualification (e.g., the College’s Level 9 Certificate in Education, Learning and Development program).

• Preferred lecturing experience in higher education, ideally including prior program management experience.

• Knowledge and practical expertise in the relevant subject area is preferred.

• A strong enthusiasm and commitment to teaching and academic growth.

• Proven ability to contribute to the ongoing improvement of the College’s reputation for academic excellence.

• Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal communication abilities.

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with a keen attention to detail.

• Commitment to educational quality, learner support, and customer service.

• Ability and willingness to collaborate effectively as part of a cohesive team.

• Other management experience in education, industry, or related fields is desirable.

• Must have the legal right to work full-time in Ireland for any employer.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary package.

• Access to the College’s pension scheme.

• Access to healthcare plans for employees and their families.

• Enhanced maternity leave pay.

• Flexible working arrangements in alignment with the College's remote working policy.

• Access to ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programs, up to Doctorate level.

• Subsidized College programs to aid career development and skill enhancement.

• Opportunities for staff mobility through Erasmus+ and other international mobility initiatives.

• Available mental health and well-being support.

• Cycle to Work scheme.

• Dynamic, multidisciplinary, and multicultural learning environment.

• Inclusive and diverse community.

• Innovative and adaptable workplace.

• Supportive environment dedicated to the development of both learners and staff.

• Staff discounts and offers from a wide array of retailers and service providers.

• Preferential accommodation rates during the summer for staff, as well as for friends and family of staff at Griffith Rooms in Dublin.

• Year-round staff social and well-being events, including BBQs, coffee mornings, wellness talks, EDI events, and more.