"Student Recruitment Officer (permanent)"

Department: Admissions Office

Vacancy ID: 040703

Closing Date: 26-Apr-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 Student Recruitment Officer (permanent) to join the Admissions and Student Recruitment Office. This role is central to promoting the University to prospective students and supporting the wider Admissions and Student Recruitment function.

A Student Recruitment Officer will foster meaningful connections with prospective students and their influencers, ensuring a welcoming, informative, and supportive experience. The post-holder will work collaboratively across the University and with external stakeholders, including guidance counsellors, teachers, school leaders, Colleges of Further Education, parents, and colleagues across academic and administrative departments.

The Student Recruitment Officer position is ideal for someone with strong organisational, communication, and event management skills, who are proactive, flexible, and committed to delivering excellent service to prospective students.

Applicants should note that there will be a requirement to to travel nationwide and work outside normal office hours (occasionally at short notice) including weekends.

The post holder will report to the Director of Admissions or their nominee.

Salary:

Administrative Officer II (2026): €46,918 – €66,464 p.a. (9 points)

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

Closing Date:

23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, 26th April 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