Vice-President, Engagement and International 

Munster Technological University (MTU) was established on 1st January 2021 and is the newest University in the South-West with six campuses across Cork and Kerry. MTU has over 18,000 learners, 2,000 staff and 140 courses and programmes ranging from apprenticeships, degrees, Masters to PhDs. Its mission is to lead change and, through education, empower people for a successful future in a globalised world. MTU provides a broad range of programmes and research opportunities across multiple disciplines, contributing to regional development and innovation. This is an exciting time to join the MTU community as they continue through a period of transition and transformation. Through their distinct focus on high quality teaching, industry partnership, and community engagement and development, MTU provides significant contribution to the South-West region of Ireland. As MTU continues to grow and transition, the South-West region is similarly set to experience a significant expansion in its population and enterprise activity and the University is ready to serve to empower and enhance the region to meet the needs of the future. 

Within this period of transition and transformation, MTU is seeking to appoint a new Vice-President for Engagement and International. The Vice-President will sit on the University’s Executive team and will report directly to the President. They will be responsible for all matters of engagement, marketing, communications, external relations, international, fundraising and alumni. The role of Vice-President for Engagement and International will have ultimate responsibility for the strategic themes of Leading Regional Development and Global Outlook within the University Strategic Plan. This individual will work collaboratively with the Vice-President for Research and Innovation and Vice-President, Academic Affairs and Registrar to enhance regional and global engagement providing a significant contribution to the University’s strategic development.  

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience in external engagement with a track record of establishing and nurturing strategic relationships with relevant stakeholders. This individual will also have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to undertake a representational role on behalf of the University.  

How to Apply 

Perrett Laver, the appointed advisers of MTU, are conducting an executive search exercise alongside the public advertisement for this role. Perrett Laver will support the Search Committee in the discharge of its duties. Applications should consist of a full curriculum vitae detailing academic and professional qualifications and experience, full employment history showing the more significant positions, responsibilities held, relevant achievements and budgets and staff managed. CVs should be accompanied by a covering letter describing how candidates meet the criteria outlined in the candidate profile and why the appointment is of interest. Candidates are asked to set out briefly their vision for the role.  

Additional assessments may form part of the interview process. 

Applications can be uploaded to https://www.perrettlaver.com/campaigns/mtu-senior-appointments/ referencing the project number 6316. The closing date of applications is Friday, 7th March 2025. 

Munster Technological University is an equal opportunities employer. 

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