Placement Coordinator

Department: Office: VP Students and Learning

Vacancy ID: 041563

Closing Date: 31-May-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.

We are seeking a Placement Coordinator within the Careers and Employability Service, Student Skills and Success division of the Office of Students and Learning. The successful candidate will report to the Placement Officer, working as part of the Placement team to support accredited placement at Maynooth University.

The Placement Coordinator plays a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of high quality accredited placement programmes. This is a complex and diverse workload which includes, supporting students in their preparation, securing and effectively managing their placement experience; sourcing placement opportunities and coordinating employer engagement, liaising with academic departments and managing day-to-day placement administration. The role ensures smooth processes, accurate records, and high quality service across the placement lifecycle.

To be successful in this role, you will be a strong communicator, good team player, highly organised, have a systematic approach to problem solving and have a proven track record in adaptability. It represents a great opportunity for a person who is committed to enhancing students employability through a structured accredited placement experience.

Senior Executive Assistant: €47,203– €57,396 p.a. (7 points)

Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions.

Closing Date:

23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, 31st of May 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