EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION FORM

Post Applied For:Programme ManagerProgramme for Access to Higher Education (PATH)

Closing Date:2pm onWednesday,20th September, 2017

Do you hold a current clean driving licence?YesNo (desirable)

Do you have access to your own car?YesNo (desirable)

SurnameFirst NameTitle

Former surname if any

Do you require a work permit to work in an EU Country / Yes / No

Correspondence Address

Daytime Contact No:
Other Contact No:
E-mail Address:

Please specify any special arrangements you require if called for interview,

(e.g. wheelchair access, sign language interpreter, etc.)

THIRD LEVEL EDUCATION

Academic, Professional or technical Qualifications– give details in date order starting with earliest qualification

Dates / Name of College / Course Taken
(Please specify level on NFQ) / Title of Qualification Obtained Cert.,
Diploma, Degree, etc / Name of Conferring Body
FromTo / To

ADDITIONAL COURSES/TRAINING UNDERTAKEN

Dates / Name of College/ Course Provider / Course Title / Title of qualification obtained (if any) / Name of Conferring Body
From / To

COURSES CURRENTLY BEING UNDERTAKEN

EMPLOYMENT RECORD

Please note all positions held following fulltime education. Start with your current position and work backwards. Please explain any gaps in employment.
From / To / Period in
months / POST TITLE:
EMPLOYER: (Enter name & Address)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES:
REASON FOR LEAVING:
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months / POST TITLE:
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months / POST TITLE:
EMPLOYER: (Enter name & Address)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES:
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months / POST TITLE:
EMPLOYER: (Enter name & Address)
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months / POST TITLE:
EMPLOYER: (Enter name & Address)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES:
REASON FOR LEAVING:

SECTION (iv) CANDIDATE CRITERIA

Please detail your experience, skills, knowledge and any training undertaken under the following criteria. Try to be as concise as possible without omitting any important information

Evidence of Leadership/project management experience in an education context:
Summary evidence of aminimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in one of the following areas, education, community work, social care or a cognate area:
Evidence of a deep understanding of the education system in Ireland; particularly in the area of transitions, access policy, access mechanisms and peer-to-peer mentoring and of a proven record of interest in the field of educational disadvantage /access to higher education:
Evidence of possessingthe skills to lead and collaborate in the research dimension of the project, and an appreciation of the value of evaluative research for the full implementation of the project
Evidence of strong leadership, negotiation and people management skills including resource development, effective collaboration, public relations and media management:
Evidence of excellent quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills and experience in using data interrogation tools such as Microsoft Excel, Survey Monkey, SPSS and other similar tools:
Evidence of excellent report-writing and document presentation experience with familiarity in using productivity tools such as Microsoft Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint and Visio:
Evidence of proven administrative skills with the ability to prioritise, manage and complete a variety of tasks at times of high pressure plus ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality and discretion along with the capability to work effectively as a leader and member of a team and on his/her own initiative
Evidence of strong financial and budget management skills:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please give details of any achievements; interest or other additional information, which you feel, may support your application.

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Where did you learn of this vacancy?

Notice Period to Current Employer? ______

REFERENCES

PLEASE NOTE THAT WHERE SHORTLISTING OF APPLICATIONS TAKES PLACE, IT WILL BE

BASED ON THE INFORMATION GIVEN, BY YOU, IN THIS APPLICATION

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