#TC80476 Τύπος: Πλήρης Απασχόληση / Μερική Απασχόληση / Συμβόλαιο

Deadline for applications: 13/04/2025

Application process open *

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit, Science- and Technology-oriented Educational and Research Institution, based in Cyprus and governed by an acclaimed Board of Directors. The research agenda of the CyI is pursued at its five Research Centres, namely:

1. The Computation-based Science and Technology Research Centre (CaSToRC)
2. The Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Centre (STARC)
3. The Energy Environment Water Research Centre (EEWRC)
4. The Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C)
5. The Science and Technology Driven Policy and Innovation Research Centre (STeDI-RC)

Considerable cross-centre interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s scientific ethos.

The Cyprus Institute invites applications for a highly qualified and motivated professional to join the Institute’s Graduate School on a full-time basis or part-time basis for its premises at Athalassas Campus.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation of The Cyprus Institute’s Vocational Education and Training Centre (CyI VET centre), managed by the CyI Graduate School. This position involves providing comprehensive support to training participants and trainers, facilitating the organization and delivery of training programs, promoting the training programs and ensuring smooth communication with various stakeholders. This role will directly contribute to the success and growth of the CyI VET Centre, helping to establish it as a leading provider of vocational education and training in the region. The role offers an exciting opportunity for an individual with a passion for education and workforce development to be part of a new and impactful initiative at The Cyprus Institute.

The Education and Training Assistant will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the VET centre of the CyI Graduate School. This position requires a highly organized and proactive individual who can provide administrative, logistical, and communication support to ensure the smooth execution of all activities.

Position Specific Responsibilities/activities:

1. Designs and updates promotional materials for various media platforms (websites, social media etc.)
2. Contributes to the development and implements a promotion strategy to attract training participants and increase the CyI VET center’s visibility
3. Establishes and maintains communication with stakeholders, including industry partners, public and private organizations, potential trainees and trainers to promote training programs
4. Handles financials including payments, subsidies, budget tracking
5. Coordinates logistics, including scheduling of trainings, allocation of facilities, managing room bookings and the general day-to-day operations of the training programs
6. Serves as the primary point of contact for training programs, providing information and support to training participants, trainers, and external partners
7. Ensures regulatory compliance of training programs and administrative processes
8. Prepares reports on training program performance, participant feedback and other key metrics
9. Communicates with HRDA regarding programs, subsidies and compliance requirements and other related matters
10. Be updated on trends and developments in professional training to enhance the training offerings and align with market demands

Position Specific Required Qualifications:

• Competence in using design tools for the creation of promotional material
• Experience in coordinating events and training activities
• Familiarity with the principles of vocational /adult/lifelong education

Position Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an education-related field, particularly Adult and Continuing Education, Lifelong Learning, Vocational Education will be considered an advantage.
• Previous experience in administrative support, particularly in an educational or vocational training setting is desirable.
• Certification as a Vocational Trainer – Level 5 CyQF/EQF by the Human Development Authority of Cyprus will be considered an advantage.
• Familiarity with database management systems

Please click here for the position’s detailed job description, including general responsibilities, requirements and other details related to the position.

Duration of appointment:

The initial period of the appointment will be for a duration of 12 months with the possibility of renewal, depending on performance and availability of funds.

Remuneration details:

Salary Band: CYI1(1-16)]

Position’s Starting Salary: CYI1.1 - €20153.38

Benefits:

Among other benefits, the Cyprus Institute offers flexible and remote work, additional paid leave for supporting staff work-life balance, provident fund membership and group medical and life insurance membership.

Application

Applications can be submitted through The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform (https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw), by following the instructions provided. Applicants should submit:

1. A curriculum vitae, including a short letter of interest/vision statement,
2. List of two (2) referees (including contact information)

All documentation should be in English and in PDF format.

For further information, please contact Dr Chrysanthia Leontiou (c.leontiou@cyi.ac.cy). Please note that applications which do not fulfill the required qualifications and do not follow the announcement’s guidelines will not be considered.

*Recruitment will continue until the application process is marked as closed.

The Cyprus Institute is an Equal Opportunities Employer, certified from the Cypriot Ministry of Labor, and also an HRS4R accredited Institution adhering to the European Commission’s “Charter & Code”, principles for recruitment and selection.

Contact person: Dr Chrysanthia Leontiou

Reference number: GS_ETA_25_01