The Organisation
Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) is Ireland’s third technological university and home to 15,000 students and a staff complement of approximately 2,000, full-time and part-time, across seven campuses in Athlone, Limerick, Thurles, Clonmel, and Ennis.
Established on October 1, 2021, TUS has a strong regional focus and is a key driver of development and investment across the Midlands and Midwest. The new networked university, linked by the river Shannon, borders on almost half of Ireland’s 26 counties and will provide unprecedented levels of access to higher education. In February 2024 TUS became a QS* 5 Star university, having achieved the highest possible number of stars to become one of the top-rated universities in the world.
The Role
The purpose of this role is to lead the strategy, operational planning and management of the Institutional Research & Data Analytics operations, activities, and staff. The Director will guide the overall vision of the function by implementing effective strategies for data management and data analytics to support the centralised collection, management, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of data. The outputs of this function will enable greater data-informed decision making across the TU.
The Person
The successful candidate will have demonstrable relevant experience in data analytics and / or research or related field in a high-level, academic or executive level setting. They will also have proven experience of advanced knowledge of database software and/or statistical software, as well as experience with data governance to ensure accurate, reliable, and consistent institutional data. The role will also require the candidate to have proven ability to lead organisational change and maintain positive working relationships.
Essential Requirements
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate evidence of:
• Postgraduate qualification in business management, data science, mathematics, economics, statistics or relevant field and / or relevant professional qualification
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated relevant experience in data analytics and / or research or related field in a high-level, academic or executive level setting
• Advanced knowledge of database software and/or statistical software
• Experience with data governance to ensure accurate, reliable, and consistent institutional data
• Demonstrable ability to lead organisational change and maintain positive working relationships
• Demonstrable ability to lead a team with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong stakeholder management experience
• Relevant sectoral experience
Desirable Requirements
The successful candidate may demonstrate evidence of:
• Excellent organisational and analytical skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to identify solutions.
• A positive, enthusiastic, flexible and proactive approach to work allied with an ability to deliver.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workloads and to cope with conflicting demands.
Further Information
For further information visit www.mazars.ie/executiverecruitment.
All enquiries relating to this role should be directed to the Executive Recruitment Team by
Email to execrecruit@mazars.ie or by
Telephone on +353 (1) 449 4400.
Application
Applications are to be submitted via the online portal available at www.mazars.ie/executiverecruitment and must include:
1. A cover letter outlining why you wish to be considered for the role of Director of Institutional Research & Data Analytics and why you believe your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role and;
2. A comprehensive CV clearly showing your relevant achievements and experience in your career to date.
Mazars will be managing all aspects of this recruitment project on behalf of TUS
No enquiries or canvassing should be made directly to TUS
Deadline for applications: 12 noon, Monday, 20th May 2024
TUS is an equal opportunities employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and equality at all levels of the organisation.