Job Details: Galway Roscommon Education & Training Board: FET Skills to Advance Co-ordinator


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Galway Roscommon Education & Training Board: FET Skills to Advance Co-ordinator


POST TITLE: FET SKILLS TO ADVANCE CO-ORDINATOR

GRADE: Community Education Facilitator (CEF Grade)

INITIAL LOCATION: Further Education and Training

CAPACITY: Fixed Term ? 2 year

REPORTING TO: Director of Further Education and Training (FET) and FET
Senior Management team.

INITIAL HEADQUARTERS/DUTIES:

The post holder will be located in the GRETB Training Centre, Mervue,
Galway. Successful post holder(s) may be transferred to another area
within the organisation to allow for the allocation of additional
duties, as and when required, which may include the reassignment to
other duties where necessary.

THE POSITION:

The FET Skills to Advance Co-ordinator will be responsible, under the
direction and guidance of the Director of Further Education & Training
and the FET Senior Management team for the co-ordination of the
GRETB?s Skills to Advance/Enterprise Engagement activities in
respect of all FET programmes and services.

INITIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To participate, under the direction and advice of the Director of
Further Education & Training and the FET Senior Management team and in
co-operation with other FET managers and staff, in the organisation,
co-ordination and monitoring of any activities which may be involved
in or arise out of the appointment within the Board?s scheme, as the
Chief Executive may decide.

The initial duties will include but may not necessary be confined to
the following:

* Co-ordinate the implementation of the national SKILLS TO ADVANCE
initiative across GRETB in consultation FET Senior Management;
* Develop and implement appropriate policies and procedures and
ongoing monitoring and reporting structures for the GRETBs Skills to
Advance activities;
* Liaise closely with FET staff involved in Enterprise Engagement
activities;
* Assist with the planning and development of new courses with
industry, FET services, DEASP and other agencies as required;
* Liaise with employers, enterprise groups, local community
groups/programmes and others in accordance with specific programme
promotion and development as required;
* Keep records and statistics and prepare reports, returns and
submissions as required, in consultation with the Director of FET and
FET Senior Management team, including reports for SOLAS, DES, FET
senior managers and other relevant bodies;
* Liaise with Quality Assurance, HR, Finance, Recruitment,
Procurement and other relevant sections within GRETB as required;
* Organise Skills to Advance promotional events and activities;
* Establish and maintain effective links with stakeholders including
certifying bodies, other education and training institutions, DEASP
and other appropriate bodies as required;
* Liaise with learners and industry stakeholders to ensure
programmes meet their training needs;
* Act in a representative capacity for GRETB as required;
* Approve/reconcile expenditure for payment in accordance with
programme guidelines and ensure accuracy of all supporting
documentation;
* Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety requirements;
* Provide administrative support where required across FET
programmes;
* Maintain an ethos appropriate to adult learning;
* Undertake any other duties appropriate to the needs of the local
scheme as may be assigned by the Director of FET for the effective and
efficient management of resources and having regard to the changing
needs of the service.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

A qualification at Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications
or its equivalent, and/or significant relevant work experience; Third
level qualification(s) in relevant discipline(s) commensurate with
this role would be a decided advantage.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

* A high level of knowledge and expertise in the area of Further
Education and Training (FET);
* Excellent knowledge of enterprise engagement and employee
development initiatives within FET;
* Excellent ICT, administration and co-ordination skills;
* Excellent motivating, negotiating, interpersonal and team working
skills;
* Experience of developing policies and procedures and
implementation and monitoring of same;
* Excellent oral and written communication skills;
* Good presentation skills;
* Experience of organising promotional and training events, seminars
etc.;
* Successful applicant will have a full driving licence and access
to a car and be willing to work flexibly outside of normal working
hours as required.

COMPETENCIES

Competencies will be informed by best practice Public Appointment
Service Competency Framework for the Irish Public Service.

* Team Leadership
* Analysis and Decision Making
* Delivery of Results
* Interpersonal and Communication Skills, Specialist Knowledge,
Expertise and Self Development
* Drive & Commitment to Public Service Values

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

The appointee to Community Education Facilitator post will be required
to show evidence of the following competencies:

TEAM LEADERSHIP

* Works with the team to facilitate high performance, developing
clear and realistic objectives and addressing any performance issues
that may arise
* Provides clear information and advice as to what is required of
the team
* Strives to develop and implement new ways of working effectively
to meet objectives
* Leads the team by example, coaching and supporting individuals as
required
* Places high importance on staff development, training and
maximising skills and capacity of team
* Is flexible and willing to adapt, positively contributing to the
implementation of change

ANALYSIS & DECISION MAKING

* Gathers and analyses information from relevant sources, whether
financial, numerical or otherwise weighing up a range of critical
factors
* Takes account of any broader issues and related implications when
making decisions
* Uses previous knowledge and experience in order to guide decisions
* Makes sound decisions with a well-reasoned rationale and stands by
these
* Puts forward solutions to address problems

DELIVERY OF RESULTS

* Takes responsibility and is accountable for the delivery of agreed
objectives
* Successfully manages a range of different projects and work
activities at the same time
* Is logical and pragmatic in approach, delivering the best possible
results with the resources available
* Delegates work effectively, providing clear information and
evidence as to what is required
* Proactively identifies areas for improvement and develops
practical suggestions for their implementation
* Demonstrates enthusiasm for new developments/changing work
practices and strives to implement these changes effectively
* Applies appropriate systems/processes to enable quality checking
of all activities and outputs
* Practices and promotes a strong focus on delivering high quality
customer service, for internal and external customers

INTERPERSONAL & COMMUNICATION SKILLS, SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE, EXPERTISE
AND SELF DEVELOPMENT

* Builds and maintains contact with colleagues and other stakeholders
to assist in performing role
* Acts as an effective link between staff and senior management
* Encourages open and constructive discussions around work issues
* Projects conviction, gaining buy-in by outlining relevant
information and selling the benefits
* Treats others with diplomacy, tact, courtesy and respect, even in
challenging circumstances
* Presents information clearly, concisely and confidently when
speaking and in writing
* Has a clear understanding of the roles, objectives and targets of
self and team and how they fit into the work of the unit and
Department/Organisation and effectively communicates this to others
* Has high levels of expertise and broad Public Sector knowledge
relevant to his/her area of work
* Focuses on self-development, striving to improve performance

DRIVE & COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC SERVICE VALUES

* Strives to perform at a high level, investing significant energy to
achieve agreed objectives
* Demonstrates resilience in the face of challenging circumstances
and high demands
* Is personally trustworthy and can be relied upon
* Ensures that customers are at the heart of all services provided
* Upholds the highest standards of honesty, ethics and integrity

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
The post is a whole-time temporary position.

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IMPORTANT NOITCE RE: SALARY: As per DES guidelines, NEW APPOINTEES who
are entering this grade for the first time will start at the MINIMUM
POINT of the scale. Incremental credit MAY ONLY apply, if, immediately
prior to appointment, the appointee is already a serving Civil or
Public Servant. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time
in line with Government pay policy. _STARTING SALARY IS NOT SUBJECT TO
NEGOTIATION_

HOURS OF WORK:
A **Apply on the website**-hour week is in operation. Hours may be
adjusted from time to time under relevant Public Sector Agreements.

ANNUAL LEAVE:
The Annual Leave entitlement for this post is **Apply on the website**
days.

SICK LEAVE:
Sick Leave will be in accordance with the arrangements authorised by
the Minister for Education and Skills from time to time.

HOW TO APPLY:

Completed application form must be submitted online by the deadline
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All particulars of post and online application process can be found on
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