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Traveller Education Officer

Atlantic Technological University

Location: Donegal - Ireland
Salary: €52,558 or £46,221.03 (converted salary*) Grade 6 / pro rata
Hours: Part Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 27th March 2023
Closes: 11th April 2023
Job Ref: 003514

Description of Post

The Traveller Education Officer will be part of the Access team of professionals supporting students that are under-represented in higher education from the pre-entry stage of the student journey and throughout their time in ATU Donegal and the ATU Sligo. This role is vitally important in ensuring Traveller students success and retention in higher education. In partnership with the Travelling community and building on critical government policies and strategies, this initiative will provide a detailed, evidence-based understanding of barriers to access, progression, and retention to higher education for Irish Travellers.

Please note: The post holder will be based on either ATU Donegal or ATU Sligo Campus.

Essential Qualifications

  • Hold a primary degree i.e. Level 8 in a relevant discipline such as sociology, community development, adult education.
  • Have an appreciation and general working knowledge of the funding sources and grant provisions for third level students including the SUSI grant system and the 1916 Bursary.
  • Have minimum one year experience assisting in the development of policies and /or procedures to support the delivery of a programme or service.
  • Have at least two years’ experience working directly with disadvantaged, minority groups, in post primary and/or higher education.
  • Established links with relevant external stakeholders, for example Irish Traveller organisations and the Traveller community.

Closing Date

12 Noon on Tuesday 11 April 2023

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