TITLE OF POST: Industry Coordinator for Immersive Software Engineering
LOCATION: University of Limerick
REPORTS TO: Co-Directors, Immersive Software Engineering
CONTRACT TYPE: Specific Purpose
SALARY SCALE: €39,044 – €56,766 p.a. pro rata
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Purpose
Immersive Software Engineering (ISE) is a ground-breaking new programme with a roster of more than 40 companies in which students can advance their learning in specialised placements we call residencies. The number of companies in the ISE network is rising rapidly. An experienced industry coordinator is required to support the development of individualised residency experiences for ISE’s students and ISE companies. A primary responsibility will be to create, maintain, and deepen relationships between ISE’s academic and industry, to ensure all parties are delighted. The post holder will be instrumental in developing work practices and systems that enable sustainable engagement between ISE and our industry partners for the benefit of ISE’s students.
Key Accountabilities Design ISE residencies in consultation with ISE Management team, especially ISE’s Head of Residencies, and ISE’s industry partners.
Research and develop best practices in workplace learning curricular models.
Research and develop best practices in mentoring program models.
Continually develop industry-vetted skills map and workplace competencies.
Provide support to the Head of Residencies in Employer-specific projects, including workplace learning, mentoring, externships, and residencies.
Context
3a. Key Working Relationships & Contacts
Reporting to the co-directors of ISE. The position will have a range of contacts and collaboration points. This includes other staff within ISE, CSIS faculty and staff at the wider university and staff at many companies across the ISE network.
3b. Working Environment/Special Circumstances
Mainly normal office working hours. Work outside normal working hours (lunchtime and after 17h15, weekends) is occasionally (but not regularly) required. Normal office working environment and remote working where required
3c. Job Boundaries
This position is designed to help create a brand-new kind of working and study relationship with companies. The position requires a keen focus on ISE’s goals, as well as good planning and organisation skills. We are a small team that works collaboratively and intensely with one another. Well-established problem-solving skills are required in addition to being a strong communicator with colleagues and with companies in the network. The position requires an understanding of working in teams, sharing ideas and a willingness to identify new opportunities for development.
Dimensions
Staff, Customer, Operational, Administrative
Budget: None
Staff: None
Customer: Faculty, staff and students.
Operational and Administrative:
The position is responsible for the project management and completion of key education technology projects.
Knowledge, Functional Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Essential Knowledge
- Demonstrated knowledge of sectors relevant to software engineering as well as knowledge and experience of the education landscape in Ireland, especially at second and third level.
Desirable Knowledge
- Demonstrated knowledge of managing mentoring/internship/externship programmes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the application of technologies to support blended and distance learning programs.
- A demonstrable commitment to excellence and innovation in computer science education.
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