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Department: Student Skills & Success Vacancy ID: 042263 Closing Date: 28-Jun-2026 Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. We are seeking a student-focused, empathetic, and solutions-oriented Academic Advisor to support students in navigating and succeeding in their academic journey. This role is central to the Academic and Programme Advisory Office, providing high-quality advice and guidance on programme pathways, curriculum structures, and university regulations, empowering students to navigate and succeed in their academic journey at Maynooth University. Working closely with the Academic and Programme Advisory Office Manager, the appointee will play a central role in the office’s excellent service provision, the delivery of key campaigns, and the commitment to enhancing service innovation. The appointee will be responsible for delivering accessible, accurate, and student-centred advice, enabling students to make informed decisions throughout their studies. The successful candidate will play a key role in the Academic and Programme Advisory team, collaborating closely with colleagues within the team and across Student Skills and Success, the Office for Students and Learning, and the broader university community, as well as with the Maynooth Students’ Union. This position offers the post holder an opportunity to help shape a crucial student service dedicated to empowering students to navigate their academic journeys and achieve their academic goals and success. The post holder will actively contribute to team growth, shared knowledge and the enhancement of academic and programme advisory services, playing a critical role in supporting digital service delivery, including the transition and optimisation of academic processes across evolving digital platforms, with a particular focus on digital and integrated resources and supports, including the use of data-informed approaches and emerging technologies to enhance service accessibility, responsiveness and impact. The role will also foster strong partnerships and collaborations with university stakeholders, centred around our students. This role sits within the Student Skills and Success division of the Office for Students and Learning and supports Maynooth University’s strategic priority to expand high-quality, technology-enabled student support services in partnership with students. This is a specialist advisory role with a primary focus on service delivery, academic guidance, and operational support, requiring sound professional judgement in interpreting academic regulations in the context of students' needs. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of relevant experience in student support and/or advisory roles within higher education, demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills, have a strong understanding of sectoral best practice, and uphold a student-centred ethos, combined with a genuine passion for student well-being, engagement, and success. Reporting to the Academic and Programme Advisory Office Manager, the post holder will play an instrumental role in delivering excellent service, with a keen awareness of the diverse needs of MU students and staff, using data and insight to continuously evaluate and enhance service effectiveness and student outcomes. The Office is responsible for the delivery of core university processes at critical times in the academic year (normally July and September annually). The Academic Advisor plays an integral role as part of the team in the delivery of service and must be available at critical times. Salary: Administrative Officer I (2026): €59,812– €85,339 p.a. (9 points) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Closing Date: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, 28th of June 2026 Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Late applications will not be accepted. Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer The position is subject to the Statutes of the University

School: Academy of Future Education Department: Learning Institute for Future Excellence (LIFE) Position: Assistant/Associate/Senior Associate/Full Professor in Learning Science Location: Suzhou, China Contract Type: Fixed-term, renewable. 3rd contract is open-ended ABOUT XJTLU In 2006 Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) was created by the University of Liverpool and Xi’an Jiaotong University – a top ten university in China. Offering a unique international education experience, XJTLU brings together excellent research practice and expertise from both institutions and gives students the skills and knowledge they need to secure careers in a global marketplace. XJTLU now has over 25,000 enrolled students in both Suzhou and Liverpool in the UK, with plans to grow to about 28,000 students by 2025. There are currently about 2,000 staff, among which about 1,000 academic staff, with an almost even split between citizens of the People’s Republic of China and international passport holders. XJTLU offers our undergraduates and postgraduates over 100 programmes with a diverse spectrum of courses. XJTLU is entering a new and exciting phase of its development as part of its strategic priorities for the next ten years. Adopting a new higher education model based on the concept of Syntegrative Education (SE), XJTLU is currently opening a new Entrepreneurial Education site in Taicang, part of wider Suzhou, where the Entrepreneur College (Taicang) is located. The Taicang site will be a pioneer of, and educational model for, the future campus in addressing challenges arising from the 4th Industrial Revolution. Other new initiatives include new working partnerships with Xi’an Jiaotong University, the continued development of the four new Academies, and exploration of further potential locations to develop the SE model. With a focus on innovative learning and teaching, and research, XJTLU draws on the strengths of its parent universities, and plays a pivotal role in facilitating access to China for UK and other institutional partners. At same time, XJTLU is exploring future education by blending the educational theory, best practice and culture from west and east. For detailed information about the university, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn. ABOUT ACADEMY OF FUTURE EDUCATION (AOFE) The Academy of Future Education of Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is an educational innovation ecosystem that focuses on research, exploration, support, and dissemination of philosophy and best practices for future education. The core mission of the Academy is to impact education innovation and reform in China and beyond through a variety of projects and programmes, based on fundamental approaches in educational innovation and systemic development designed to contribute to the future of education. The Academy supports individuals and institutions at all levels, including all the K-15 schools as well as vocational education and higher education institutions. Four units make up the Academy, namely the Department of Educational Studies (EDS), Institute of Leadership & Education Advanced Development (ILEAD), and Educational Development Unit (EDU), Learning Institute for Future Excellence (LIFE). Key projects of the Academy include the following programmes: Master’s and doctoral degree programmes in education Research projects on future education Education innovation community Professional development programmes for educational practitioners Student learning excellence support programmes Online-onsite hybrid learning environment and resources. Learning Institute for Future Excellence (LIFE), as a university-level learning platform in the Academy of Future Education, is dedicated to the promotion and development of lifelong learning at XJTLU and in the wider community, as a response to opportunities and challenges of the future world. With this vision, LIFE’s support to students extends from pre-sessional stage through their whole university journey to their career development, covering their transition to the educational mode of XJTLU, transformation of learning styles and manners, and enhancement of global citizenship. The learning platforms and programmes offered by LIFE are customized to the interests and needs of students at different stages, with special focuses on social innovation and entrepreneurship, digital literacy, interdisciplinary learning, sustainability education, and so forth. All the platforms and programmes are grounded in the student-centred and research-led learning mode of XJTLU and endorsed by the cooperation with both internal units in the institution and external partners ranging from local enterprises to international organizations. In this way, LIFE strives to enhance students’ capabilities to become global citizens with lifelong learning capacity, and to make contributions to the wellbeing of the future world. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide strategic leadership to the university regarding enhancing students’ learning experience, and to AoFE and LIFE in programme and projects development for supporting and guiding high impact learning; Design and deliver teaching and learning projects and activities of lifelong learning education, including credit and non-credit modules at both UG and PG levels as well as optional programmes for XJTLU students and the wider community of learners; Advise on the designing and development of projects and activities of LIFE from the perspective of learning enhancement; Communicate and collaborate with colleagues and units at XJTLU and external partners for the development and delivery of lifelong learning education at different levels; Supervise PhD students and Master’s students from the programmes of Academy of Future Education; Conduct academic research in education, especially lifelong learning education; QUALIFICATIONS: Doctoral degree in fields related to learning enhancement and learning science; Professional and rich experience of leading and supporting the enhancement of students’ learning at the higher education level; Strong academic record and background in research of learning enhancement; Rich experience of designing and delivering projects and activities of learning enhancement Rich experience of teaching at the university level with positive feedback from students and other stakeholders; Passion for working with the students by offering guidance and advice on the development of their capacity of lifelong learning; Workload expectation: 40% teaching, 40% practice or research, and 20% service CITIZENSHIP AND VISA REGULATIONS Employment at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is regulated by Chinese Labour Laws, and must comply with the regulations of the provincial government. These regulations stipulate who is eligible for legal employment with regard to obtaining work permits and visas. Please be advised candidates over 65 may be not eligible for a work visa in the P.R. China. CAREER DEVELOPMENT Clear career development path with annual review. Professional development trainings are provided. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS SALARY: Competitive salary in the market BENEFITS Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances as Housing allowance Travel allowance Kids’ education allowance Relocation allowance Etc. Commercial insurance: international insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members. (details refer to the University Policy) Paid holidays: Statutory Holidays (13 days) Annual Leave (34 days) Family Matters Leave Paid Sick Leave Marriage Leave Paternity Leave Parental Leave Etc. Working visa and residence permit in China: XJTLU sponsors working visa and residence permit in China for the staff. HOW TO APPLY Please submit your application on our university website https://career15.sapsf.cn/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=4123&company=xjtlu . Applications must be submitted in a single pdf file that includes 3 parts in the order of: A cover letter A current CV, including date of birth, country of citizenship, and highest degree level Contact Details for Three References For specific enquiries relating to the position, please email Head of LIFE, Ms. Angela Xia ling.xia@xjtlu.edu.cn. Informal enquiries may be addressed to HR at jia.xu@xjtlu.edu.cn.

The University of Surrey has a strong legacy of pioneering research, real-world impact and graduate success. We are proud of our dual strength in teaching and research, consistently ranked among the UK's top universities for student satisfaction, teaching quality and graduate employability. Our community of talented staff and students is characterised by curiosity, creativity and shared purpose. Within this thriving environment, our Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences covers the core engineering disciplines of aeronautical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, electronic engineering and mechanical engineering alongside the specific disciplines of chemistry, computing, mathematics and physics. Surrey has a long-standing reputation for excellence across engineering, advanced technologies, computing, mathematics, space, communications and related disciplines. Our history of innovation - from pioneering small satellite technology to global leadership in 5G and 6G research - reflects a distinctive combination of academic strength, practical relevance and strong external engagement. We are seeking a new Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean to lead the Faculty through its next phase of growth and distinction. Working closely with the Vice-Chancellor, Provost, and colleagues across the institution, and as a key member of the University's Executive Board, the postholder will provide confident, visible leadership that strengthens research intensity, educational excellence and international reach.  You will provide strategic and academic leadership to the Faculty, setting direction, driving performance and building a strong, inclusive culture that delivers high-quality education and research to the highest academic and professional standards. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of a Faculty with ambitious plans for growth, innovation and global impact, aligned with the aspirations of Vision 2041. For more information, including how to apply, please visit the Perrett Laver website. From here you can request more information, including the full recruitment pack. The closing date for applications is 23:59 BST on Sunday 5th July 2026. Perrett Laver will hold interviews across July and August. The final selection process will take place in the week commencing 21st September 2026. Perrett Laver would be delighted to speak with any interested individuals and welcome all exploratory discussions. If you would like to discuss this opportunity further or have any questions about the role, please contact May Charrat at May.Charrat@perrettlaver.com