About this role
In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy. Job Title: Student Experience Specialist Salary: €36,605.00 Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 39 Hours per Week, 9 am- 5.30 pm Job Summary The Student Experience Specialist leads the strategic architecture, quality assurance, and operational governance of the Sports Clubs, Societies, and Student Leadership frameworks at Dublin Business School (DBS). This highly specialised role serves as the primary institutional catalyst for student engagement, exercising independent professional judgement to design structured training methodologies that empower student leaders and cultivate a compliant, safe, and inclusive campus ecosystem. The Specialist manages complex interdepartmental and external stakeholder relationships, oversees significant co-curricular budgets, and mitigates institutional risk associated with large-scale student operations. By aligning campus life initiatives with sectoral best practices, the Specialist directly influences student retention, mental health and welfare integration, and the overall strategic positioning of the "College Experience" within the Irish Higher Education sector. Key Responsibilities Training Coordination & Governance: Direct the execution of the DBS Student Leadership Programme, applying specialised educational methodologies and mentorship to build core competencies (leadership, governance, and accountability) among student club and society executives. Programme Management: Design, risk-assess, and manage the institutional calendar for major co-curricular and integration milestones, including Freshers Week, Student Life Week, and the annual Summer Series, balancing student engagement with strict operational safety standards. Portfolio & Asset Management: Retain full accountability for the annual team planning, resource allocation, and logistical governance (including complex commercial facility contracts, pitch and fixture agreements, and room bookings) for the entire Sports Clubs and Societies portfolio. Financial Governance & Reporting: Manage the comprehensive financial planner and budget allocations for the Clubs and Societies programme, implementing strict quality control, auditing student-led accounts, and generating data-driven impact reports for senior management. Strategic Communications & Media Production: Author and oversee the digital communication strategy for student life, utilising advanced multimedia content production (high-level photography, video editing, and digital narrative design) to amplify institutional prestige and foster a connected campus community. Inclusion & Diversity Advocacy: Proactively design and deliver specialised workshops, class interventions, and focus groups to promote student welfare, identify systemic barriers to engagement, and ensure marginalised student cohorts have equitable access to college life. Student Representation: Partner with the Students’ Union and internal academic committees, acting as an institutional advisor to ensure student voices are aligned