About FIE

The Foundation for International Education (www.fie.org.uk) is a not-for-profit international higher education organisation with over 25 years of expertise in developing and managing experiential learning experiences. Working in partnership with universities and colleges, primarily from the US, we provide immersive study abroad programmes for undergraduate students in London, Dublin, Madrid, Barcelona and Amman.

FIE is currently seeking qualified and resourceful applicants for the following position.

About the Role

Job Title:                          Residence Life Supervisor
Department:                     FIE Dublin
Location:                          Dublin, Ireland (On site)
Salary:                              €12,465 gross, per annum (accommodation included)
Contract Type:                  Fixed Term
Employment Start Date:   24 August 2026
Employment End Date:    31 August 2027
Application Deadline:       12 June 2026
Interviews:                        On rolling bases

Purpose of the role

The Residence Life Supervisors (RLS) helps to create and cultivate a welcoming and inclusive living and learning environment for students.  Acting as the first point of contact, the RLS team provide guidance and support to students, handling issues when they arise. This is a part time, fixed term, live-in position. Accommodation is provided in a single ensuite bedroom within a shared apartment within student accommodation in Dublin City Centre. Kitchen and common space will be shared with other residents of Binary Hub which may include other FIE staff, visiting faculty, or students. The typical working pattern will be 20 hours per week.

Reporting line:

This role report directly to the Programme Officer

Key responsibilities:

Working alongside the FIE Dublin team, the RLS team will:

• Initiate contact and foster good relations with all students in the residence, fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect, engagement and support
• Act as the first point of contact outside of office hours for students over weeknights and weekends
• Provide guidance and support to students and handling issues when they arise.
• Assist in student life management and operational delivery including excursions, events, meetings and other activities
• Support student arrivals and departures at the start and end of each semester, including but not limited to airport welcome duties, student orientations and welcome events.

Person Specification:

• Qualifications/Experience
  • Undergraduate or postgraduate degree
  • Experience working with students or in education
  • Experience within event management

• Key Skills
  • Strong intercultural and interpersonal communication skills, with a friendly and approachable personality.
  • Strong work ethic, alongside patience and resourcefulness.
  • Flexibility to respond to student needs and team requests.
  • Sound judgment and ability to ascertain the level of seriousness of a situation.
  • Crisis management skills.
  • Wide knowledge of Dublin and Ireland as an educational and social resource.
  • Competent social media skills, including Instagram and LinkedIn.
  • The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Job Description

The full job description can be downloaded from the job advert on our website by clicking here.

Benefits

• Annual leave entitlement
• Flexible working options
• Professional development
• Employee Assistance Programme

Application Process

Please send your CV, the contact details of three referees, and a covering letter as attachments to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A COVERING LETTER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

In your covering letter, please include:

1. Where you saw this position advertised
2. What it is that interests you about this job opportunity
3. What skills, experience and knowledge you can offer to FIE in this capacity

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory evidence of the right to work in Ireland in accordance with the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration guidance. Please note this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Statement

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from groups that are underrepresented in higher education.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive recruitment process and workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and where individual differences are valued. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to opportunities for all applicants.

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or selection process, please let us know. This may include (but is not limited to):

• Alternative formats for application materials
• Additional time to complete tasks or assessments
• Adjustments to interview arrangements (e.g. remote interviews or use of assistive technology)

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