Director of Education

Director of Education The Institute WearetheleadingprofessionalbodyforAccountingTechnicians and Accounting Technologists,withmorethan10,000membersand students on the island of Ireland. ATIisaregisteredcharityinIreland(CHY6846) Foundedin1983,weprovidenationallyandinternationallyrecognisedaccountingqualificationswhichopen the door to a rewarding career as an Accounting Technician and Accounting Technologist. Our members are employed in industry, practice, and the public sector, at all levels of finance, where they proudly carry the respected professional designation of MIATI & CIATI. We educate, train, and represent our members, throughout their professional lives. ATI Vision To be the clear leader in the provision of innovative professional accounting education on the island of Ireland that addresses the challenges of the future, builds a more diverse and active member community, and provides visible pathways for those for those who want to progress. Director of Education TheoverallobjectiveoftheroleoftheDirectorofEducationistoleadanddeliverthestrategicdevelopmentof ATIsEducationfunction with a viewtodevelopingandenhancing qualificationsin an all-island and international setting as well as planning,developing and implementing commercial strategies to support business development and new products and services. The role reports directly to the Chief Operations Officer, working closely with the Associate Director of Education, the Leadership team, and the Chairs of Education & Assessment to support ATIs strategy. The Director of Education has overall responsibility for leading the following areas : 1.Curriculum : the provision of effective curricula which provide the wider ATI educators, students and member community with a measurable plan and structure for delivering quality ATI further and higher education & lifelong learning 2.Apprenticeship : the provision of further and higher education technician and technologist apprenticeships. 3.Programme Management : the management of ATIs programmes, student supports and services on an all-island basis and the provision of excellent educatoradvice & in service training. 4.Quality : theassuranceofATIsAwardingOrganisations(AO)compliancewithCCEAconditionsfor recognition; the assurance of ATIs QQI,SOLAS & HEA regulatory compliance and the management and continuous improvement of ATIs Quality Assurance Systems (QAS), policies, processes, and procedures. 5.Assessment : the implementation of ATIs annual Assessment strategy, the operational management of its online assessment delivery and continuous improvements. The Director of Education has responsibility for LeadingandmanagingtheEducationteam,ensuringasupportiveandinclusiveworkingenvironment, high performance, prioritisation and sequencing of workloads, and a culture of continuous improvement. Leading the design and implementation of excellent ATI-wide professional development programming aligned to ATIs current strategic priorities. Leadingthedesignandimplementationofeffectivemethodsandprocessesformonitoringand evaluating education performance and mitigating educational risks. Guidinganalysisandevaluationofstrategicopportunitiesandoptionsandsupportingstrategic decision-making with good evidence and expert advice. Overseeingeffectivesupportforawiderangeofexternalrelationshipswithgovernment,agencies, andbusiness organisations,ensuring a stronginfluenceondecisions likelytohaveeffectsonATI, mitigating risks and optimising opportunities. TrackingexternalFE&HEeducationpolicyandmarketdevelopments,applyinginsightsgainedto advising on strategic decision-making. Ensuringexcellentandproductiverelationshipswithcurrent and future academic partnerships. LeadingonspecialprojectsasrequestedbytheChiefOperationsOfficer. ProducingreportsandbriefingsasrequestedbytheChiefOperationsOfficerandEducationBoard. Thisisnotanexhaustivelistofresponsibilitiesandotherdutieswillberequiredfromtimetotime, compatible with the nature of the role. Person specification EssentialCriteria : ExtensiveexperienceinHigherEducation ExcellentunderstandingoftheHighereducationenvironmentinIrelandandcurrentissuesastheyimpinge on the mission and nature of Accounting Technicians Ireland. Strong Commercial acumen Analyticalskills,abletoevaluateandapplyevidencetosolvingcomplexissuesatoperationalandstrategic levels. Provenabilityleading,managing,anddevelopingteams. Outstandingstrategicthinker,abletoscopeandevaluateoptionsandfindsolutions,adeptlyjugglingacross multiple projects. Abletohandlehigh-level,sensitive,andconfidentialmattersandinformationappropriately. ApersonalalignmenttothevaluesofAccountingTechniciansIrelandandtoequality,inclusion,anddiversity. PostGraduatequalifiedorequivalentprofessionalqualification. Desirable Criteria : Evidence of a successful innovative and creative thinking Outstandingengagementandcommunicationskills. Strong self-awareness and evidence of dedication to personal development and improvement. Confident and highly credible with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels. Benefits : Salary of €100,000 per annum Annual leave of 25 days plus concession days during Easter & Christmas up to 4 days Half day on the last Friday of each month Summer hours include 4pm close each Friday for the Summer months Company Pension with Employer contribution up to 10%. PHI Insurance for all Pension participants. Company support for Professional Membership of relevant bodies Company support for Education programmes Death in service policy Full access to confidential Employment Assistance Programme Annual Wellbeing programme Top of the range laptop and working from home devices