Administration Manager

About the Role

Are you an experienced administrative professional ready to take ownership of institutional operations that shape the student experience? Uniplural Academy is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Administration Manager to lead the operational backbone of our institution — from student administration and regulatory compliance to institutional records and internal systems.

This is a genuine opportunity to make your mark: you'll have real authority to shape processes, lead a team, and directly influence how efficiently and professionally the institution runs.

What We're Offering

💶 Salary €40,000 to €50,000 per annum

🎯 Performance Bonus Up to €5,000 annually

🏫 Environment A dynamic, mission-driven education institution

📈 Impact Institution-wide operational accountability and genuine decision-making authority

👥 Leadership Supervise and develop a team of administrative professionals

Your Purpose

As Administration Manager, you will be the driving force behind the smooth, compliant, and efficient functioning of our administrative operations — safeguarding the integrity of the systems that support students, staff, and academic leadership alike.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading institutional administrative operations and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of records
• Overseeing student administrative services and institutional support functions
• Maintaining and improving administrative systems, procedures, and internal controls
• Managing operational compliance and regulatory documentation
• Supervising, developing, and motivating your administrative team
• Allocating resources and approving routine operational expenditure within your authority
• Identifying and driving process improvements across the institution
• Partnering with the Deputy Head of Institution on strategic and operational priorities

What You'll Bring

Skills

• Advanced organisational and administrative management capability
• Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills
• Confidence with data management, reporting, and digital administration platforms
• Budget monitoring and resource allocation experience
• A strong command of regulatory compliance and documentation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to juggle multiple priorities without missing a beat
• A natural drive for process improvement and operational excellence

Qualifications & Experience

• MQF Level 6 qualification in a related field
• Minimum 5 years' experience in administrative, operational, or management roles 
• Proven experience managing institutional processes and administrative systems
• A track record of successfully supervising staff

The Impact You'll Have

You'll hold institution-wide accountability for administrative operations — with the authority to establish procedures, allocate resources, resolve operational issues, and recommend improvements that shape how the institution runs. You'll report directly to the Deputy Head of Institution, giving you a genuine seat at the table for operational decision-making.

Life in the Role

This is a predominantly office-based position with variety at its core — from data and reporting work to hands-on team leadership. Expect a fast-paced environment with meaningful deadlines, particularly around enrolment periods, audits, and regulatory submissions, where your ability to stay calm, organised, and solutions-focused will truly shine.

Ready to Take the Lead?

If you're an organised, proactive leader who thrives on structure, compliance, and operational excellence — and you're looking for a role where your decisions genuinely matter — we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of Uniplural Academy.