Programme Development and Quality Officer

Job Title

Programme Development and Quality Officer

Reporting to

Programme Development - Project Manager

Location

Griffith College - Any campus - Dublin, Cork or Limerick

Job Type

Permanent - Full time

Job Specifications

Programme Development and Quality Officer - Quality Assurance and Enhancement Department (QAED)

The Programme Development and Quality Officer plays a key role within the academic Programme Development team, contributing to the design, enhancement, and assurance of Griffith's portfolio of programmes. Working collaboratively with academic and professional colleagues, the post-holder supports the development of high-quality, industry-aligned, and learner-centred courses that reflect current standards and emerging trends across disciplines.

Based within QAED, a central aspect of the role involves developing and applying expertise in QQI-related compliance and regulatory frameworks to ensure all programme proposals meet national quality standards and institutional policies. Through this, the Programme Development and Quality Officer actively guides programme design and review, helping teams interpret and apply requirements effectively.

In working across a diverse range of subject areas, the post-holder contributes to maintaining the robustness, relevance, and consistency of Griffith's academic offerings, ensuring that each programme remains both compliant and responsive to the evolving needs of learners, employers, and industry sectors.

Job Responsibilities Programme Development

• Support the full project lifecycle for new and revised programmes, from initial proposal and design, through approval, to implementation and launch.
• Prepare and format programme documentation using institutional and QQI templates.
• Review, edit and curate programme documents, providing guidance on their refinement in preparation for submission to accreditation bodies.
• Coordinate input from subject experts to ensure consistency and regulatory alignment.
• Maintain accurate records, version control, and development timelines.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure programme proposals are feasible and compliant.
• Organise and support programme meetings, panels, and validation events.
• Collate documentation for external validation and accreditation processes.
• Foster collegial relationships and, where appropriate, engage with peer providers to share good practice in programme development and quality assurance.
• Contribute to evaluation, monitoring and review of the programme development process within an institutional context.
• Engage in ongoing professional development through relevant training, workshops, and sectoral activities to deepen expertise.

Quality Assurance and Enhancement

• Support the implementation of the College's quality assurance and enhancement policies and processes to meet institutional and QQI standards.
• Assist in preparing reports and materials for internal and external quality reviews and audits.
• Support engagement with QQI and other external professional, statutory and regulatory bodies.
• Maintain up-to-date records and ensure compliance with QAE procedures and data protection requirements.
• Participate in relevant committees, working groups, and quality activities, (including sectoral forums, symposiums, and conferences).
• Undertake other related duties that support academic development and quality assurance and enhancement.

This exciting position offers opportunities to progress within the QAED and the wider college.

Candidate Profile - Requirements and Likely Attributes Requirements (All)

• Wide interests across a range of subject disciplines and welcomes opportunities to learn and explore new areas.
• Excellent command of English and can write fluently for different target audiences.
• Respectful and welcoming in all their interactions, supporting diversity and inclusion.
• Strong IT skills (particularly MS Word and Excel) with an enthusiasm, ease and adaptability for integrating new skills, including data analysis and visualisation.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and produces written work to exacting standards.
• Ability and confidence to contribute to ongoing enhancement and improvements.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to delivering on goals and timelines.
• Works well on their own and as part of a team or multiple teams, meeting and supporting others to meet shared deadlines.
• Engages with work activities and related information in a confidential manner.
• Welcomes and supports change as a key enabler of ongoing quality enhancement.
• Values their own academic qualifications and respects the importance and reputation of the college's qualifications for learners, employers and everyone involved in their development and delivery.

Likely Attributes (Most if not all)

• Experience in "high stakes" administration requiring clarity and accuracy.
• Administration experience in higher or further education.
• Experience in an academic programme development role.
• Experience in a quality assurance, enhancement or improvement role.
• Qualifications at master's level (or equivalent experience).

Why join Programme Development / QAED

• You will be playing a valuable and worthwhile role for learners, directly assisting and informing the design, quality and delivery of the college's programmes.
• You will get to produce work to exacting national and international standards.
• You will have considerable variety and the opportunity to learn new skills.
• You will gain valuable experience of higher education through your regular interaction with colleagues at all levels, from across the college's faculties, departments and partner institutions.
• You will join a team that welcomes, supports and develops new members and their ideas.
• You will be safeguarding and developing the reputation of the college's programmes and the reputation of the learners' awards.
• You will get the opportunity to network with peers, both internally and externally.

About Griffith College

Griffith College is Ireland's largest independent third level institution with locations in Dublin, Cork and Limerick. The main campus is situated on seven acres within a mile of St. Stephen's Green on Dublin's South Circular Road. Griffith College enjoys national and a growing international reputation for student success. The College has gained an enviable, award winning reputation for providing students with first class lectures and excellent study material. Griffith College offers internationally recognised postgraduate and undergraduate degree programmes, complimented by a wide range of professional, short term and corporate training educational solutions - in Griffith college, there is something for everyone. Today there are over 7,000 students studying in the College, which is a designated educational institute of the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).

Our Vision

'To be recognised among the leading, innovative and socially enterprising of Ireland's universities'

Why work for Griffith College?

• Competitive salary package
• Access to the College's pension scheme
• Access to healthcare plans for employees and their families
• Enhanced maternity leave pay
• Flexible working arrangements, including the ability to work from home in line with the College's remote working policy
• Access to ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes, up to Doctorate level
• Subsidised College programmes to support career development and upskilling.
• Opportunities for staff mobility through Erasmus+ and other international mobility programmes
• Mental Health and Wellbeing supports available
• Free weekly yoga classes
• Access to onsite fitness equipment
• Availability of green space on campus, accessible to staff for sports and recreational activities
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Vibrant, multidisciplinary and multicultural learning environment
• Inclusive and diverse community
• Innovative and agile place to work
• Welcoming environment committed to both learner and staff development
• Staff discounts and offers from a wide range of retailers and service providers
• Preferential accommodation rates during the summer period for staff, and for friends and family of staff at Griffith Rooms
• Year-round staff social and wellbeing events, including BBQs, coffee mornings, wellness talks, EDI events, and more
• Onsite subsidised restaurant
• Free parking facilities
• Staff Social Club with regular events

Notes

This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline of proposed areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing environment within the Department and the College. Griffith College is proud and enriched by the rich diversity of its learners and staff. Candidates applying for the position must be eligible to work full-time for any employer in Ireland.