Department: Biology Vacancy ID: 044943 Closing Date: 19-Nov-2026 Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University
goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. The Department of Biology is seeking a half-time Executive Assistant to join the Administration team supporting the administrative and operational functions of the Department. The successful candidate will have excellent administrative, communication and interpersonal skills, and be organised and flexible, with experience of managing multiple tasks against tight deadlines. Reporting directly to the Administrative Lead, the Executive Assistant will exercise a high level of discretion with confidential information. Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to work under pressure, on their own initiative and as part of a team. Executive Assistant (2026) Salary Scale : €32,855– €49,419 p.a. pro rata (13 points) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Closing Date: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Thursday, 19th November 2026 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
