Executive Assistant – Student Services

About the role

The Student Services team at Maynooth University is looking for an Executive Assistant to provide high‑level administrative and operational support to the Director’s Office and a range of student‑focused services. This position plays a key role in ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations across the Creche, Student Support Team, Healthy Campus, Student Helpdesk, Counselling and Student Health Service.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the Director’s Office calendar, correspondence and meeting logistics.
• Coordinate administrative tasks for multiple student services, ensuring timely delivery of information and resources.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and data entry for departmental activities.
• Handle social‑media updates and digital communications for student services.
• Prioritise concurrent tasks, meet competing deadlines and uphold confidentiality in all interactions.

Required profile

• Proven experience in a senior administrative or executive support role.
• Strong organisational, people‑management and communication abilities.
• Ability to work both collaboratively within a team and independently using initiative.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all outputs.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity with staff, students and the public.

Required skills

• IT proficiency
• Social media management

What we offer

• Competitive public‑sector salary range of €32,855 – €49,419 per annum.
• Opportunities for professional development within a growing student services division.
• Inclusive, equal‑opportunity workplace culture.