Careers & Events Coordinator

About the role

The Careers & Events Coordinator will support the Careers and Employability Service in raising its profile and impact among students, staff, employers and alumni. Reporting to the Head of Careers and Employability Service, the role combines communications, marketing and event management to enhance graduate employability.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement communications strategies and marketing initiatives for the service.
• Create engaging digital and print content to promote events and opportunities.
• Plan, organise and deliver an annual calendar of careers events, workshops and employer engagement activities.
• Utilise emerging technologies and online platforms to broaden stakeholder engagement.
• Support the development and maintenance of employer partnerships that generate opportunities for students and graduates.

Required profile

• Highly organised, creative and proactive with strong communication abilities.
• Excellent relationship‑management and event‑coordination skills.
• Commitment to supporting student success and graduate employability.

Required skills

What we offer

• Salary scale Administrative Officer AOII (2026): €47,387 – €67,129 per annum (9 points).
• Public sector pay provisions and equal‑opportunity employment.
• Opportunity to contribute to Maynooth University’s strategic plan (2023‑2028) and its mission to create better futures for all.