Executive Assistant

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Cork, Cork, Ireland

Cork, Cork, Ireland

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Your new company A leading higher education institution is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to join a busy academic department based within a major healthcare setting in Cork. This temporary opportunity offers the chance to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment supporting undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, research initiatives, and academic programmes. Your new role As Executive Assistant, you will provide administrative support to the Department of Medicine, assisting with the delivery of academic programmes and departmental activities. Your responsibilities will include coordinating course materials, managing student and programme-related queries, supporting examination administration, maintaining departmental records and websites, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, assisting with payroll and staffing administration, processing expenses, and supporting purchasing and finance activities. You will work closely with academic staff and departmental colleagues to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the department. What you'll need to succeed The ideal candidate will have previous experience in an administrative, executive support, or coordination role within a busy professional environment. You will possess excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Experience supporting senior stakeholders, coordinating schedules, processing financial documentation, and working with a range of internal and external contacts would be advantageous. Strong communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and a proactive, team-orientated approach are essential. What you'll get in return This role offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience within a highly regarded academic and healthcare environment. You will work alongside experienced professionals while developing your administration, stakeholder management, and coordination skills. A competitive hourly rate, supportive team environment, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful educational and research programmes are all on offer. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Ireland is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment (Ireland) Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: Organisation communication Administration Benefits: 32869

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Cork, Cork, Ireland

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