eLearning Administrator
Position Summary

Jigsaw is hiring an eLearning Administrator on a part-time, fixed term 2-year basis. This contract is being offered on a shorter working year basis. Time worked will be in line with the post-primary school academic year and will be 35 working weeks out of 52 per annum. The eLearning Administrator will work 4 days per week (i.e. 30hrs per week), however the hours can be negotiated as there will be some evening work required to support webinar and online training delivery. Salary is in line with the below salary range and has been pro-rata'd to reflect the part-time nature of the role.

The successful candidate will work as a member of the Mental Health Promotion eLearning Team in Jigsaw, reporting to the eLearning Lead. They will play a key role in assisting with the implementation of the remaining 2 years of Neart - Jigsaw's 3-year programme of work to provide wellbeing and mental health supports for post-primary schools, in partnership with the National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS)/ Department of Education.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and administration of Jigsaw's Learning Management System, LearnUpon, and provide support to users across this system's various portals. Additionally, they will be responsible for general administration and management and reporting of all data relating to the implementation of the Neart programme. The post holder will be reliable, highly motivated, enthusiastic and flexible in their approach to the work and be open and willing to contributing to the wider objectives of the organisation.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide technical support and administration to users of the eLearning platform.
  • Manage the day-to-day eLearning and online content, including the upload / assembly of online components of programmes, testing, launch and ongoing maintenance.
  • Support a range of activities across the online learner journey e.g. tech support, responding to queries, updating learner information.
  • Monitor the eLearning email mailbox ([email protected]) and assign inward communications as appropriate.
  • Implement and manage the day-to-day communication systems with learners and users
  • Monitor the engagement and participation of schools in Jigsaw's programme of work nationally, collated within the learning management system and other relevant systems.
  • Participate in cross-functional eLearning and digital education projects across the organisation.
  • Work collaboratively with other members of the Jigsaw Neart Schools Team in the development and implementation of Jigsaw's programme of wellbeing and mental health supports for post-primary schools.
  • Carry out any other such duties as may reasonably be requested, in fulfilment of Jigsaw's vision, mission and strategic priorities.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:


Essential Criteria:

  • At a minimum, a relevant QQI Level 5 (or above) qualification (e.g. Business & Office Administration or similar) or a relevant 3rd level qualification in an area related to eLearning administration
  • Experience of providing technical and practical support to learners/users on learning management systems
  • Experience with data systems e.g. learning management systems, CRM systems
  • Strong IT Skills e.g. Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
  • Ability to respond helpfully, warmly and empathically to learners' technical issues
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and possess the skills to effectively work within cross functional teams in a collaborative environment
  • Excellent writing skills and outstanding attention to detail
  • Ability to manage and prioritise own workload and work with flexibility, initiative, creativity and imagination
  • Capacity to work both on own initiative and as part of a Team
  • Strong organisational and administration skills
  • Ability to meet strict deadlines and targets


Desirable criteria:

  • Experience of website content management e.g. Wordpress
  • Understanding of the issues which impact on the mental health of young people and an understanding of mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention strategies
  • Passion for supporting young people's mental health and achieving change in Irish society
  • High tolerance for complexity and change and an ability to flourish and adapt in a dynamic environment.


Benefits

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Factors taken into account in determining an appropriate scale include the candidate's knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications relevant to the job.

The pro-rata'd salary range for this role will be €14,735 to €22,659


Jigsaw operates the following benefits for its employees:

  • Defined contribution pension scheme with 10% Employer and 5% Employee contributions
  • 10% Discount on Laya Healthcare
  • Annual leave 25 days, exclusive of public holidays and 1.5 company days (Full Time Equivilent)
  • Comprehensive annual CPD schedule
  • Flexible working options
  • Financial support for further education


Please note:

  • The closing date for applications is 4pm on Wednesday 11th June. Interviews are due to take place on Wednesday 18th June in Jigsaw National Office, 16 Westland Square, Pearse Street, Dublin 2
  • Application is by online application form only & CVs alone will not be accepted. Please complete all fields of the application form. Incomplete application forms will not be considered.
  • This contract is being offered on a shorter working year basis. Time worked will be in line with the post-primary school academic year and will be 35 working weeks out of 52 per annum. The eLearning Administrator will work 4 days per week (i.e. 30hrs per week), however the hours can be negotiated as there will be some evening work required to support webinar and online training delivery. Salary is in line with the below salary range and has been pro-rata'd to reflect the part-time nature of the role
  • The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
  • All Jigsaw staff members are required to obtain Garda clearance as a condition of their initial and continued employment.
  • Jigsaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, disability, age, gender expression or sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partnership status or culture. Jigsaw is committed, where possible, to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To discuss the requirements of the role, the location of the role or any reasonable accommodation you might require, please contact a member of the HR team via [email protected]
  • All documentation received by Jigsaw will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Acts, 1988 and 2003 General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR; 2018). The information will only be used by Jigsaw in the processing of job applications and for ongoing administrative purposes with job candidates.
Post Date
2025-05-26
Job Type
-
Employment type
Part-time
Category
Administrative
Level
Mid-Senior
Country
Ireland
Industry
IT ServicesIT Consulting ,
Jigsaw - The National Centre for Youth Mental Health*******