Candidate Brief for the position of: Executive Director DIT Foundation Table of Contents Introduction Dublin Institute of Technology and the City of Dublin Development of Technological University of Dublin DIT at a glance Civic and industry engagement DIT Community Campus life in DIT Strategic Plan The Challenges About DIT Foundation Mission Goals Activities Board of Directors 10 Job Description - Executive Director 13 Organisational Status: 13 Working Relationships: 13 Roles & Responsibilities: 14 Decision Making: 15 Key Accountabilities: 15 Person Specification 16 Terms 17 How to Apply 17 Introduction Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) has been an integral part of the Irish Higher Education system for more than a century In that time it has continued to adapt and expand its provision to reflect a changing society and the wider economic environment DIT is now one of Ireland’s largest and most innovative higher education institutions A comprehensive, dual-sector doctoral-awarding institution, DIT combines the academic excellence of a traditional university with professional, career-oriented learning, preparing graduates for productive leadership roles The core values reflected in its mission emphasize student-centred learning, useful knowledge, rigorous processes of discovery and critical enquiry, and support for entrepreneurship and diversity DIT educates some 9% of all higher education students in Ireland, with approximately 19,000 students and circa 2,500 staff Students are registered on programmes ranging from apprenticeship, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, to continuing professional development and bespoke programmes for industry DIT is one of four degree-awarding bodies in Ireland, and each year over 4,000 graduates are conferred with their Awards Academic programmes in DIT are developed through our four Colleges - Arts and Tourism; Business; Engineering and Built Environment; and Sciences and Health – underpinned by a distinctive approach to learning and teaching Colleagues are supported in their teaching practice by the Learning and Teaching Technology Centre in DIT which offers a range of short courses as well as postgraduate programmes relevant to learning, teaching and assessment at third level All members of the teaching staff in DIT are required to hold a qualification in third-level teaching, or must achieve qualification within their first year of employment Research undertaken at Dublin Institute of Technology aims to be nationally relevant, internationally competitive and strategically important It is strongly focused on problem-solving, and on social and technological development, and on innovation that advances human knowledge and makes a real impact on people’s life experience A community of over 800 student and staff researchers are engaged in addressing 21st century challenges in these areas, ensuring that DIT plays a vital role in Ireland’s transition to a smart society Dublin Institute of Technology and the City of Dublin “Ireland’s capital city is our campus” Dublin Institute of Technology has been a landmark in education in Dublin City for over a century, and continues to play an important part in the cultural, social and economic life of the city Currently located in 39 buildings around Dublin City centre – from Rathmines on the southside to Grangegorman on the northside – the Government announced in July 2012 that after many years plans for the relocation of all activities on to one integrated campus at Grangegorman were to begin The flagship project for the government’s economic stimulus, it will combine with the new Luas BXD line in creating significant employment opportunities during its construction, and will make an important contribution to urban regeneration in the north inner- city The Grangegorman campus is located in an historic part of Dublin’s inner city, less than kilometre from the Spire in O’Connell Street The 73 acre site is being developed as an education and health campus and will be at the heart of a new urban quarter In addition to bringing together all DIT provision in undergraduate, postgraduate and research in one location, the campus will also incorporate primary care and mental health facilities for the HSE; a multi-denominational primary school; a public library, co-located with the DIT academic library; sports facilities for students, which will also become available to local schools and clubs; and exhibition and performance space for the creative arts within DIT and others DIT has a strong record in developing access routes to education and for civic engagement The Access and Civic Engagement team are already located in the Grangegorman Planning Office While continuing to work with communities around the city, there is now an additional commitment to the communities in Dublin 7, adjacent to the new campus Working with a range of partners in education, health and training, DIT has been instrumental in establishing the Grangegorman Labour and Learning Forum, with the objective of identifying education, training and skills gaps in the area and providing opportunities for up-skilling and routes back in to education Throughout its history DIT has maintained close links with Dublin City Council The Council has been extremely supportive of the campus development at Grangegorman and DIT is working closely with the planners and engineers to optimise the development in terms of urban regeneration, sustainability and accessibility DIT is also close to industry, and delivers career-focused, professional education Industry representatives are involved in programme boards; advisory boards; interview panels; and as external examiners The DIT Corporate Partnership Network was established to facilitate engagement between DIT and industry through one central portal This is particularly key in establishing connections with enterprise in the Dublin region, and providing opportunities for collaboration in research and technology transfer An example of that collaboration is The Greenway – the cleantech corridor, of which DIT is a founding partner The corridor runs from Dublin Airport to Grangegorman and the partners include Dublin Airport Authority, Fingal County Council, Dublin City Council, Dublin City University and DIT The DIT Technology Transfer service has also been very successful, in providing incubation programmes for start-up businesses and helping students, graduates and members of staff who wish to commercialise their research and establish businesses themselves or licence technologies to existing businesses All of these activities are underpinned by a strong commitment to enhancing economic activity in the Dublin region, and nationally Development of Technological University of Dublin As Ireland’s only internationally competitive city region, Dublin’s continued development is critical to the performance of the country as a whole Higher Education, recognised as being pivotal in rebuilding economic success and addressing societal issues, is a critical element in Dublin’s and Ireland’s development To be globally competitive, a new type of university graduate, with societal and professional parity of esteem with traditional university graduates, is required This graduate has core skills in their chosen area of study and is also innovative, creative and entrepreneurial, capable of making a real impact on the economic and social challenges facing Dublin and Ireland The formation of such graduates will take place in a new kind of institution, which has been identified in the National Strategy for Higher Education to 2030 as a Technological University (TU) DIT, Institute of Technology Tallaght and Institute of Technology Blanchardstown have come together to form the TU Dublin Alliance, and have submitted a proposal to the Higher Education Authority (HEA) to create TU Dublin, based on a shared vision and an agreed strategy for its implementation Seizing an opportunity to make real change, the new TU Dublin will be a unitary institution, based on three campus locations An autonomous degree-awarding university, it will have critical mass, and will be deeply embedded in all aspects of Dublin life As a provider of third and fourth level technological education, TU Dublin will work closely with enterprise, community and other partners – interdependent with, rather than separate and aloof from its stakeholders The future DIT is committed to responding to the challenges and opportunities that have emerged in Irish higher education, engaging positively in institutional collaboration both nationally and internationally, and in developing a strategy of widening participation and community engagement We are now preparing for the next phase of our development with the relocation of all DIT activities to an integrated, state-of-the-art campus in Dublin’s city centre, and to the development of TU Dublin DIT at a glance • A history in Dublin city, dating back to 1887 • Dublin Institute of Technology was formed in 1978 and established under legislation in 1992 • Currently 19,000 students – from apprentice to PhD – in 2012 • 20% of student population come from outside Ireland • 15% of DIT students are mature learners • Students registered on programmes in four Colleges – Arts and Tourism; Business; Engineering and Built Environment; Sciences and Health • Educating 9% of all higher education students in Ireland • One of four degree-awarding bodies in Ireland • Circa 2,500 staff members of academic, administrative and support staff • 800 students and academic staff actively engaged in research • Ranked in the top 3% of universities internationally by THES and QS • 4,000+ graduates each year • Active in civic and industry engagement • Annual budget circa €185m • Partnerships with universities across the world • Full active member of the European University Association and the International Association of Universities • Located in Dublin City centre, on six main campus sites and developing an integrated stateof-the-art campus at Grangegorman - a 73-acre site in the heart of the inner city • First 1,000 students arrive on new campus in September 2014, growing to 10,000 students by September 2017 Civic and industry engagement Academics and students are committed to making a significant contribution to international knowledge and enhancing Dublin’s role as Ireland’s global gate-way Civic engagement and interaction with industry are emphasised both in the curriculum and in the overall student experience Collaboration with industry and professional bodies is embedded in many DIT programmes and is integral to how DIT continues to adapt to the ever-quickening pace of change globally Many DIT students have the opportunity, as part of their programme of study, to spend time in, or collaborate with, industry or community organisations These experiences are an important part of how their education at DIT prepares them for future careers It is also an opportunity for partners in industry to better understand the curriculum and to see how DIT graduates can benefit their organisations Ranked in the top 3% of universities internationally by THES and QS, DIT is a full and active member of the European University Association and the International Association of Universities DIT Community The spirit of the DIT community of academic and non-academic members of staff is something which defines the Institute and has been key to its successful development throughout its history Circa 2,500 people are employed in DIT in many different roles Although currently dispersed across so many locations around the city, there has been a concerted effort to develop a ‘One DIT’ approach to delivery of teaching and support to students This is an important part of the planning process for the new campus where there will be even greater scope for collaboration between disciplines, creating synergies and opening up new opportunities Campus life in DIT Student life in DIT is vibrant and inclusive Students are actively encouraged to participate in all decision-making fora from Governing Body to individual programme committees, giving them a strong voice in shaping the student experience in DIT Student support services underpin that experience, delivering high quality, responsive and integrated support through the following: • Careers Service • Chaplaincy • Counselling Service • Disability Service • Health Centre • Mature Student Support • Societies Office • Sports and Recreation Service • Access and Civic Engagement The DIT Students’ Union (DITSU) also offers wide-ranging support to students, and plays a vital role in representing the student voice at all levels in DIT These, and other support services, aim to help students in achieving their academic goals, but also to allow them the scope to develop as well-rounded individuals There are more than 80 student societies, established and run by students and reflecting their diverse interests from music to fashion, from political debate to design There are also 40 different sports clubs, including team sports and individual skills In addition to making the most of opportunities for their own enjoyment and development, students in DIT are encouraged to participate in a range of volunteer programmes that provide much needed assistance to community and non-profit organisations For information on campus life in DIT see www.dit.ie/campuslife Strategic Plan The 2011-2014 Strategic Plan continues to be built around the Institute’s three main strands of activity: Learning and Teaching and the assimilation of knowledge; Research and Scholarship and the creation of knowledge; and Engagement with industry, community, academia and the public sector in the support of the transfer of knowledge Underpinning the core enterprise of the Institute are strands concerned with delivering excellence in Student Services, utilising the skills and knowledge of our people, the organisational development of DIT to ensure institutional effectiveness and that we are fully responsive to the needs of our key stakeholders and the need to operate efficiently and effectively within our financial resources Vision Recognised internationally, DIT will be the first choice in Ireland for people who seek professional, career-focused learning and discovery in a vibrant environment renowned for innovation, creativity, the application of research and engagement with the community Mission Located in the heart of Ireland’s capital city, DIT provides an innovative, responsive and caring learning environment for a diverse range and level of programmes to students of all ages and backgrounds In doing so, DIT: combines the academic quality of a traditional university with career-focussed learning, discovery and the application of knowledge emphasises excellence in learning, teaching, scholarship, research and support for entrepreneurship, contributes to technological, economic, social and cultural progress, and is engaged with and within our community Values Student-Centred - Students know what, when and how they will learn and be assessed on each specific part of their programme with opportunity to provide timely feedback on programme content and delivery Library, ICT, social and specialist resources provide environments for individual and group work that form integral parts of programmes Administrative services and supports are of a quality to facilitate students to fully participate in their programmes of study and are appropriately responsive to their needs Useful - Preparing students for professional careers, including exposure to international perspectives, emphasising the importance of integrity, responsibility and entrepreneurial skills alongside the utility of knowledge and contributions to economic social and cultural development Challenging - Challenge orthodoxy via rigorous processes of discovery, critical enquiry and innovation Making distinctive, relevant and timely research contributions to advance human knowledge Inclusive - Striving to create a friendly, collaborative and trusting community, where diversity is valued, individuals are treated with respect, encouraged to develop their potential and make their contribution, and pride is shared in our collective identity Open, honest, professional and accountable - Proactive sharing of information; acting in the Institute’s best interests; with devolved authority and accountability for decisions and actions within a framework of regulations, policies and procedures The vision and mission of the future Technological University (TU) of Dublin draws on the values of DIT and our partners in the TU Dublin Alliance, and will build on their strengths The Challenges Today DIT operates in an increasingly complex higher education landscape Changing student patterns and demands; the increased focus on up skilling; lifelong learning and fourth level provision; the shift in economic needs towards higher value added operations including increased marketing, internationalisation and R&D; a move to a new HEA funding model, along with pressures from stakeholders for efficiencies, the enhancement of practical skills and value for money, all contribute to the drive for DIT to review, develop and enhance its offerings and operations About DIT Foundation The DIT Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation and registered charity (CHY 14226) that raises and manages gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations for the benefit of the Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) Mission The DIT Foundation was established in 2001 to advance the mission of DIT and thereby facilitate an innovative, responsive and caring learning environment for a diverse range and level of programmes to students of all ages and backgrounds Goals Specifically the current goals are to: Co-ordinate a major fundraising campaign to provide the philanthropic funding of €30 million, required for the new campus at Grangegorman Generate financial support for teaching programmes & research Support the development of the DIT Access and Civic Engagement programme Create opportunities for the Foundation to engage with graduates and other potential donors As the Foundation evolves additional goals may be included Activities It is by building philanthropic relationships with friends, corporations, alumni and foundations that DIT Foundation demonstrates the unique culture of DIT and the power of higher education to change lives Examples of current activities include: Scholarships – both international & domestic scholarships help students to reach their full potential Outreach Activity – investing in the DIT Access programmes for students from disadvantaged backgrounds; a music programme for young people in Ballymun; supporting the students to work with community and voluntary groups DIT Annual Fund – building a fund with alumni and staff support and investing donations in student educational support; student services (including clubs and societies); excellence in teaching and research; and community projects Legacy Fund Management - such as the Michael O’Donnell Memorial Fund for engineering teaching and research Corporate Engagement - creating opportunities for companies to engage with the DIT brand such as Toyota, Vodafone, Penneys and Bord Gáis Energy For further information visit www.ditfoundation.ie Board of Directors There are currently nine directors on the board of DIT Foundation: Mr Peter Coyle Mr Jim Gahan Prof Neville Hogan Mr David Kennedy Mr Bobby Kerr Mr Eugene McCague (Chairman) Prof Brian Norton Dr Noel O’Connor (Secretary) Mr Pat Quinn Board Biographies Mr Peter Coyle Peter Coyle spent over 30 years working on the development of Irish industry and the Irish economy with the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) and latterly Enterprise Ireland In his role with Enterprise Ireland Peter was Executive Director with responsibility for International Marketing He is now a company director and business consultant Peter was also a member of the Governing body of Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) for over 15 years Mr Jim Gahan Jim Gahan is a Chartered Surveyor with over 35 years experience, in both the public and private sectors He has previously held the positions of Deputy Chief Valuer, Dublin City Council; Commercial Director, Custom House Docks Development Authority; Group Property Manager, CIE and Property Investment Director, Cosgrave Property Group He now works as an independent Property Consultant He was Chairman of the Society of Chartered Surveyors in 1989 and has been Chairman of the Education Board of The Society of Chartered Surveyors for the past 20 years Jim has many years involvement in education matters with the Dublin Institute of Technology Professor Neville Hogan Neville Hogan is Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Professor of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology He is Director of the Newman Laboratory for Biomechanics and Human Rehabilitation and a founder and director of Interactive Motion Technologies, Inc., a company offering innovative robotic tools to study and treat neuro-motor impairments Born in Dublin, Ireland, he obtained a Dip Eng (with distinction) from Dublin Institute of Technology and M.S., M.E and Ph.D degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Following industrial experience in engineering design, he joined MIT’s school of Engineering faculty in 1979 and has served as Head and Associate Head of the MIT Mechanical Engineering Department’s System Dynamics and Control Division He has been awarded Honorary Doctorates from the Delft University of Technology and the Dublin Institute of Technology and the Silver Medal of the Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland 10 Mr David Kennedy David Kennedy is a director of a number of companies in Ireland and overseas, including CRH, the Manchester Airport Group plc, Bon Secours Health System Limited, Drury Communications Limited, Pimco Funds Global Investors Series plc David was formerly Chief Executive of Aer Lingus Mr Bobby Kerr Bobby Kerr grew up in Kilkenny where his family owned the Newpark Hotel He qualified with an Honours Certificate in Catering Management from DIT's Cathal Brugha Street college in 1981 and embarked on a career which included work on North Sea oil rigs, sports stadia in Canada and Jury’s Hotel in Ballsbridge before joining Campbell Catering as manager of the bar and food outlets in University College Cork in 1987 He remained with Campbell for 11 years rising to the position of Development Director and overseeing development of the Bewley brand in The UK, USA and Japan He opened his first coffee shop in 1999 and through various mergers and acquisitions he emerged in 2003 as principal shareholder and CEO of Insomnia Coffee Company which he has developed to a chain of 50 shops In 2008 he became a Dragon on the Irish version of The Dragons' Den television program and has made a number of investments in companies that pitched for financial support on the programme Mr Eugene McCague Eugene McCague is Chairman of Arthur Cox one of Ireland’s leading corporate law firms where he specialises in corporate law and governance He was President of Dublin Chamber of Commerce for the year 2006 He was the first practising lawyer to have been elected President of the Chamber in its 223 year history Eugene is a former member of the Board of the Health Services Executive which is in charge of the health service in Ireland He has also served as Chairman of the Governing Body of the Dublin Institute of Technology and on the boards of Glencree and Co-operation Ireland He is the author of a biography of Arthur Cox, the founder of his firm and is married with three children Professor Brian Norton Professor Norton became the second President of Dublin Institute of Technology in September 2003 He holds doctorates from Cranfield University and the University of Nottingham, is a Fellow of the Irish Academy of Engineering, the Institution of Engineers of Ireland and the Energy Institute and is a Chartered Engineer (both in Ireland and the UK) and a member of the Higher Education Academy He is an Honorary Professor of the University of Ulster and co-author of over 140 journal papers in the field of solar energy Professor Norton has chaired many national and international bodies in the fields of renewable energy and construction He chaired the Northern Ireland Business Education Partnership and was Specialist Advisor to the Committee for Enterprise, Trade and Investment of the Northern Ireland Assembly He is currently a member of the NI Government Energy Policy Steering Group and Chair of Action Renewables which is responsible for renewable energy in Northern Ireland Dr Noel O’Connor Noel is Director of Student Services at the Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) He has overall responsibility for the management and development of student services within DIT This covers a 11 range of areas including the careers service, sports & recreation, medical services, community links, the international office and student administration services In addition, his Directorate is responsible for planning the relocation of DIT to a new urban campus at Grangegorman in Dublin’s north inner city Noel is an academic with a background in management education, and tourism development and has a particular interest in curriculum design and development within higher education For many years he lectured in strategic management in DIT and was Head of the School of Hospitality Management and Tourism He is a graduate of DIT, TCD, UCD and NUI Maynooth Mr Pat Quinn Pat Quinn was born and grew up in Dublin He qualified as an Engineer at the College of Technology, Bolton Street and in 1956 emigrated to Canada where he was a founding partner of Quinn Dressel Associates His firm became one of Canada’s foremost structural engineering firms responsible for many landmark buildings throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia including Calgary City Hall, the Elf Aquitaine Tower in Paris and Shanghai Stock Exchange Pat has been President (twice) of the Professional Engineers of Ontario, is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering and a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Ireland He has served on numerous statutory and non-statutory bodies addressing both engineering and socio-economic matters and has a particular interest in the issues of Women in Engineering and Violence against Women He has had several works published on engineering matters and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by DIT in 2007 12 Job Description - Executive Director Reporting directly to the Chair of the Foundation and the Board, the Executive Director of the DIT Foundation is responsible for the overall leadership and management of fundraising activities on behalf of DIT, including providing executive leadership for the current €30 million Grangegorman Capital Campaign, and managing major gifts, gift planning, annual giving, communications, donor relations, board relations, financial operations, investment management and advancement services The Executive Director also works directly with the President and academic leadership of DIT to solicit financial support for the strategic priorities of the Institute The position’s major responsibility is to plan and implement programmes and strategies to assist DIT in achieving its goals through fundraising and other outreach efforts designed to enhance the DIT’s position as a leading third level academic and research institution The Executive Director in cooperation with the Chair of the DIT Foundation, the DIT President and DIT Senior Leadership Team will establish a vision and strategic direction for funding programs that seek to involve graduates and friends in advancing and supporting the fundraising priorities of DIT in conjunction with the academic community at the Institute while advancing DIT’s institutional mission and goals Organisational Status: The Executive Director reports directly to the Board of Directors of DIT Foundation The Executive Director is responsible for the strategic leadership of the DIT Foundation to ensure its future relevance, credibility, and viability He/she is responsible for establishing organisational objectives and priorities and for reviewing and evaluating the progress and work for attainment of objectives and performance goals The Executive Director will work in close co-operation with the Chair of DIT Foundation, the President of DIT and the DIT Senior Leadership Team He/she will meet with and report to the Board of the Foundation on a regular basis and will from time to time at the request of the President of DIT meet with the President, Governing Body of DIT and the DIT Senior Leadership Team Working Relationships: To ensure the best results, the Executive Director will actively facilitate collaboration and partnerships with DIT’s President and Senior Leadership Team and stakeholders and by personally promoting awareness of the Foundation’s work to the wider public Internal Relationships Works directly with the DIT Foundation Board of Directors and the DIT Director of Student Services to develop organisational policies in support of the Foundation’s mission The incumbent guides the development of strategic and operational plans for executive management The Executive Director is also responsible for developing and maintaining strategic relationships with the DIT President’s 13 Office, Public Affairs Office, Graduate Network, Corporate Partnership Network, Campus Planning Team and the Senior Leadership Team to progress the DIT Foundation’s mission External Relationships The Executive Director interacts directly with prospects, major donors, leading philanthropists, community and industry leaders Roles & Responsibilities: Strategic Organisational Management: The Executive Director - Provides the DIT Foundation with the strategic leadership and vision to undertake the core mission of the Foundation - Maintains staff focus on its mission and vision and balances organisational priorities through an inclusive strategic planning and management system - Seeks out opportunities to improve the Foundation’s operations and to integrate organisational philosophy with mainstream DIT programmes (where applicable) and thereby function as a strong, cohesive operation - Develops policies and strategies for financial management including all revenues, expenses, endowment funds, and investments Ensures rigorous accountability and long term stability through the conservative fiscal management of resources and endowments - Guides and integrates colleague’s efforts to align all business processes and reinforce organisational structure - Ensures the effectiveness of major programmes and initiatives by focusing energies and operations to achieve agreed upon objectives - Encourages and facilitates the application of technology to enable the re-engineering of programmes and processes to make optimal use of resources - Leverages the significant resources of DIT in terms of students, staff, alumni, industry partners, organisational activities to optimise fund raising potential of the DIT Foundation - Ensures that the DIT Foundation and its activities become a major resource available to underpin the work of DIT in the decades to come Fundraising: - Ensures that the DIT Foundation generates an appropriate rate of relationship fundraising, solicitation of gifts and pledges and major gift donations to the Foundation - Provides the leadership and long term vision necessary to significantly increase the DIT Foundation's fundraising return on investment 14 - Develops new initiatives to ensure resources are available to support its programmes by working closely with the board of DIT Foundation, the President of DIT and DIT Senior Leadership Team - Leads staff and volunteers in developing and implementing strategies to ensure successful philanthropic and fundraising campaigns - Identifies, involves, educates and cultivates corporate and individual major prospects - Solicits and stewards major individual and corporate donors, providing accountability and recognition - Meets annual fundraising targets, with a specific focus on securing the first phase of philanthropic investment of €8 million for the new DIT Campus by 2015 - Supports the Campaign Chair and Campaign Committees in the delivery of targets to achieve the overall €30 Capital Campaign Strategy for DIT Grangegorman Decision Making: Exercises judgment in researching, organising, analysing and presenting information to assist the Board of Directors in setting DIT Foundation strategies and decisions Exercises discretion when communicating with prospects and in the development of recommendations and proposals Key Accountabilities: - Develop and diversify income streams, putting DIT Foundation on a continued stable financial footing - Form a strong, effective and open working relationship with the Chair of DIT Foundation, Board of Directors, DIT President, DIT Director of Student Services and work with them to grow and sustain the Foundation - Position the DIT Foundation as the central body driving philanthropy and fundraising for DIT - Manage the DIT Foundation, provide strategic direction and lead change - Position the DIT Foundation as a team with the highest standards and integrity - Represent the DIT Foundation at a national and international level and where necessary and manage relationships with media, government, peer bodies and other external organisations - Foster transparency and accountability on governance and all financial reporting - Oversee the four strategic goals of the DIT Foundation (outlined above) and in particular the philanthropic activity for the new campus at Grangegorman 15 - Attend all Board meetings of DIT Foundation and meetings of the DIT Student Services Executive, when required - Prepare plans for the DIT Foundation’s operations and philanthropic activity on an annual basis Person Specification Experience and knowledge - - - A third level qualification and/or professional qualification and minimum of five years senior management experience, including human resource and financial management, education and training Demonstrate a minimum of three years experience and success in leading fundraising activities and/or achieving fundraising targets (preferably in a higher education environment) Demonstrated experience in business development, relationship development and management, strategic positioning and partnership management Proven experience in representing an organisation at a senior and wider community level Skills and abilities - - Demonstrated ability to develop and lead a team of professional staff Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate and lead highlevel negotiations using appropriate techniques and influencing styles to achieve desired outcomes Outstanding interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, appropriate to dealing with stakeholders and supporters including donors, volunteers and friends of the Institute Experience with relationship management database applications Personal Qualities - Assertive and confident Judicious and astute Politically sensitive, with diplomacy and cross-cultural sensitivity An encouraging and supportive leader Preparedness for frequent travel and after-hours work 16 Terms Term of appointment The initial appointment will be for five years with a one year probationary period The DIT Foundation may offer reappointment for a further term after consultation with the appointee and following a performance review towards the conclusion of the initial term Remuneration package An appropriate and attractive remuneration package will be offered to the appointee Performance and development The appointee will meet the Chair of the DIT Foundation and the DIT Director of Student Services to develop a performance and development plan that sets out performance targets, key objectives and performance requirements and any development activities designed to assist the appointee How to Apply Applications must be made through the Dublin Institute of Technology online recruitment system As part of the online application procedure applicants will be asked to upload a CV to include details of references To apply for this post please log on to www.dit.ie/vacancies Closing Date 26th April 2013 Selection Process Interviews will be scheduled for the end of May 17 ... with the Chair of DIT Foundation, Board of Directors, DIT President, DIT Director of Student Services and work with them to grow and sustain the Foundation - Position the DIT Foundation as the. .. 12 Job Description - Executive Director Reporting directly to the Chair of the Foundation and the Board, the Executive Director of the DIT Foundation is responsible for the overall leadership... fundraising for DIT - Manage the DIT Foundation, provide strategic direction and lead change - Position the DIT Foundation as a team with the highest standards and integrity - Represent the DIT Foundation