Faculty of Business Projects Support Administrator

Munster Technological University (MTU) is a multi-campus technological university, contributing to the region through the provision of academic programmes that support student development and opportunities, education and research. MTU has an extensive and impressive regional footprint with six campuses across the South-West region in Cork and Kerry, and a student body of 18,000. MTU is one of ten Universities in the INGENIUM University Alliance and is leading Entrepreneurial INGENIUM. This role is based in the Faculty of Business, Cork Campus and will provide on-going support to the Vice Dean Academic Affairs in their role as Work Package Leader in the INGENIUM University Alliance. The role reports to the Vice Dean Academic Affairs, Faculty of Business. Duties and responsibilities of the position: Supporting the project manager with project budgets including invoices, timesheets, and other expenditure items. Liaison with Project Partners and other project stakeholders. Scheduling partner meetings and minute taking. Organising online and in person events. Attending relevant working group meetings. Promoting projects and initiatives internally and externally and contributing to the dissemination of outcomes. Supporting the implementation of project tasks and deliverables. Assisting in report preparation and information gathering. Assisting in the preparation of funding applications. Some travel nationally and internationally as required. Flexible approach to managing workload in terms of tasks and time. To undertake other appropriate duties assigned by the Vice Dean Academic Affairs. The successful candidate will have qualifications and experience as follows: Essential:? Have obtained at least Grade D3 (H6/O6) in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination (higher, ordinary, applied or vocational programmes) or equivalent OR have passed an examination at the appropriate level within the QQI qualifications framework which can be standard or equivalent or higher OR have appropriate relevant experience which encompasses equivalent skills and expertise assessed as being of a comparable to Leaving Certificate. Excellent communication skills including excellent written and spoken English. Evidential interpersonal skills and ability to engage and develop relationships. Experienced team player with demonstrable record of performing in a team environment. Computer literate, especially MS office applications including TEAMS. Experience of organizing events online and in person. Report writing experience and skills. Experience of working as part of a team. Demonstrable ability to work on their own initiative Evidence of self-development Important Notes: Screening and short-listing only takes place on the basis of information submitted on the application. In addition to the minimum criteria, it may be necessary to introduce further shortlisting criteria. Candidates should note that they may be called for more than one interview. Please ensure that full information is given on qualifications and that the information is accurate and corresponds to the original transcript of qualifications. Please ensure that those you nominate as referees are contacted by you and will be able to supply a reference without delay if requested. The University regrets that it cannot pay expenses for candidates attending interviews for this post or for taking up the position, if appointed. Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted. Appointments will be subject to Garda vetting. Application Process: Applications by MTU eRecruitment system only. Applications will not be accepted in any other format. Please log on for more information and to apply for this position. The information given in this document is of a general information nature only and should not be taken as contractual. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is: 1:00 pm on Friday, 19 December 2025. Munster Technological University is an equal opportunities employer. Skills: Excellent communication skills Experience organizing events online & in person Evidence of self development