Programme Director in Masters in Procurement and Supply …, Dublin Pike

Job Title:

Programme Director in Masters in Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Reporting to:

Head of Faculty

Location:

Dublin and/or Limerick/Cork

Job Type:

Permanent (subject to probation)

Job Summary The Programme Director (PD) provides academic leadership to ensure the effective delivery of academic programmes and an excellent learner experience. The role involves programme coordination, quality assurance, learner support, academic integrity, and collaboration with academic teams, administration, industry partners, and students.

The PD contributes to programme development, teaching, research, and continuous improvement while supporting learner progression, retention, and academic excellence.

Job Responsibilities General

Provide academic leadership in teaching, learning, programme delivery, and academic integrity.

Contribute to programme development and new academic initiatives.

Support learner progression, retention, and satisfaction.

Participate in programme, departmental, and external meetings and committees.

Engage in research and professional activities that enhance the College’s reputation.

Ensure compliance with relevant PSRB requirements.

Teaching&Learning

Deliver modules as required.

Support lecturers in engaging students through virtual learning platforms such as Moodle.

Students / Pastoral Care

Act as a key contact for students regarding academic, pastoral, and administrative matters.

Support learner progression, attendance, and engagement.

Work with class representatives to ensure effective learner representation.

Provide guidance on career development, placements, and support services.

Dissertations (where relevant)

Oversee dissertation processes, including supervision, workshops, marking, and viva voce examinations.

Lead Programme Committee activities and ensure compliance with quality assurance policies.

Support recruitment and development of lecturing staff.

Conduct annual programme and module reviews and prepare Annual Programme Reports.

Support lecturers with assessment design, pedagogy, Moodle, and academic integrity.

Coordinate timetabling, lecturer appointments, inductions, examination boards, and programme operations.

Promote teamwork, communication, and engagement within programme teams.

Administration

Engage with learner management systems and monitor learner progression.

Liaise with Academic Administration, Marketing, and relevant teams regarding recruitment, registration, progression, and examinations.

Review learner requests in line with quality assurance policies.Attend programme and College meetings and ensure compliance with institutional policies.

Induction, Graduation and College Events

Support marketing initiatives, open evenings, inductions, graduations, and College events.

Assist with graduation planning and coordination.

Promote the programme and College through outreach and engagement activities.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience Required

NFQ qualification one level above the programme(s) level or equivalent experience.

Significant higher education lecturing experience, ideally including programme management.

Strong subject knowledge and commitment to teaching excellence.

Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.

Commitment to learner support, educational quality, and teamwork.

Experience in education, industry, or related management roles is desirable.

Must be legally entitled to work full-time in Ireland.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Access to the College’s pension scheme

Access to healthcare plans for employees and their families

Enhanced maternity leave pay

Flexible working arrangements, including the ability to work from home in line with the College’s remote working policy

Access to ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes, up to Doctorate level

Subsidised College programmes to support career development and upskilling.

Opportunities for staff mobility through Erasmus+ and other international mobility programmes

Mental Health and Wellbeing supports available

Free weekly yoga classes

Access to onsite fitness equipment

Availability of green space on campus, accessible to staff for sports and recreational activities

Cycle to Work scheme

Vibrant, multidisciplinary and multicultural learning environment

Inclusive and diverse community

Innovative and agile place to work

Welcoming environment committed to both learner and staff development

Staff discounts and offers from a wide range of retailers and service providers

Preferential accommodation rates during the summer period for staff, and for friends and family of staff at

Griffith Rooms

Year-round staff social and wellbeing events, including BBQs, coffee mornings, wellness talks, EDI events, and more

Free parking facilities

Staff Social Club with regular events

This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline of proposed areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing environment within the Faculty and the College.

Griffith College is an equal opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to work full-time for any employer in Ireland.

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