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Office of Vice-President Academic Affairs / Registrar Vacancies
Senior Director of Academic Governance, Operations and Systems
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Welcome from the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Registrar
Thank you for your interest in Dublin City University. This is an important and exciting time for DCU. As one of Ireland’s most innovative and ambitious universities, we are continuing to evolve our curriculum, how we deliver academic services, support academic excellence and enable an outstanding student experience in an increasingly complex higher education environment.
To support this next phase of institutional development, we are establishing a new leadership structure to strengthen academic and professional stewardship of institutional transformation.
This represents a critical opportunity to shape the future academic delivery and services model for the University, driving academic and operational excellence, relevant human and digital capabilities, strengthening governance and ensuring academic affairs remain agile, integrated and future-focused.
Delivering this change at scale requires strong strategic leadership, operational credibility and the ability to build trusted partnerships and alignment across diverse academic, professional, and stakeholder communities.
For the right individuals, this represents a unique opportunity to help shape the future of academic frameworks and services within one of Europe’s leading young universities.
Thank you all for being a part of DCU at such an exciting point in our journey.
Professor Lisa Looney
Vice-President Academic Affairs / Registrar
DCU Ireland's University of Impact
Dublin City University is a globally recognised, research-intensive university known for academic excellence, educational innovation and strong societal impact. With a distinctive commitment to access, inclusion and real-world partnership, DCU is shaping the future of higher education in Ireland and beyond.
Academic Excellence
Globally recognised teaching and research excellence across five dynamic faculties.
Research Impact
Home to 900+ research students contributing to internationally recognised research and innovation.
Educational Innovation
A leader in educational innovation, shaping progressive approaches to teaching, learning and student engagement.
Student Success
Ranked No. 1 in Ireland for graduate employment, reflecting a strong focus on student outcomes and career readiness.
Access & Inclusion
A pioneer in widening participation and creating pathways to higher education for diverse learner communities.
International Presence
Strong global partnerships and international collaborations with employers, communities and research institutions worldwide.
Some Key Highlights
Office of Vice-President of Academic Affairs
Academic leadership, governance, operations and transformation at the heart of DCU
The Office of the Vice-President Academic Affairs provides strategic leadership and operational stewardship for the University’s academic mission. Working at the intersection of academic strategy and practice, governance, quality, academic services and institutional transformation, the portfolio enables academic excellence, regulatory assurance and a consistently high-quality student leanring experience across DCU.
With a strong focus on partnership, the Office supports Faculties, schools and professional services to develop and deliver strategy, through enabling academic frameworks and operations. It is a pivotal portfolio for leading change at scale while safeguarding academic standards and integrity.
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01 Teaching, Learning & Curriculum Excellence Supporting the strategic development of teaching, learning and curriculum innovation, enhancing the student learning experience and enabling academic excellence across faculties, schools and programmes.
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02 Academic Governance & Regulatory Assurance Providing institutional leadership for academic governance, policy and quality assurance, and the structures for ensuring academic integrity, regulatory compliance and continuous enhancement across the University's academic portfolio. |
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03 Strategic Partnership & Institutional Change Partnering across Faculties, professional services and institutional leadership to deliver strategic priorities, organisational transformation and a future-focused academic operating model aligned to DCU's evolving ambitions.
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04 Student Academic Operations & Lifecycle Leading the operational delivery of the student academic journey, from admissions and enrolment through examinations, records, progression, awards and graduation, ensuring seamless and student-centred academic services. |
05 Academic Systems, Data & Digital Transformation Driving the modernisation of academic systems, processes and digital infrastructure, leveraging data, technology and service transformation to enhance operational effectiveness, decision-making and institutional agility. |
