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Skills, Experience and Competency Framework (“The Competency Framework”)
The skills, experiences and competencies for Governing Body and its Committees have been identified below. It is the collective competencies of the Governing Body as a whole that is key. While all of the competencies below are desirable, some are essential.
When assessing competencies, the aim is to identify potential members with different competencies to ensure that the Governing body has a broad range of competencies that bring diversity of perspectives to decision making.
Candidates are asked to self-assess using the following ratings:
- Not applicable = candidate has no exposure to this either in a work capacity or through sitting on boards or committees of relevant organisations.
- Familiar = candidate has had some exposure to this either in a work capacity or through sitting on boards or committees of relevant organisations.
- Competent = candidate is experienced in this either in a work capacity, through professional background or through previous experience of this from sitting on several oversight boards and/or committees of relevant organisations.
- Specialist = candidate has developed over 10 years of experience specific to this (e.g. as an experienced non-executive board member in organisations of a similar size and scale) or has a professional qualification or competency in this.
| Competencies | N/A | Familiar | Competent | Specialist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | ||||
| Potential Candidates must fulfill at least 2 of the criteria in each category: | ||||
| Governance Experience | N/A | Familiar | Competent | Specialist |
| Corporate governance | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Legal and compliance, regulatory experience | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Risk management | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Understanding of fiduciary duties | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Strategy Experience | N/A | Familiar | Competent | Specialist |
| Strategic planning | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Overseeing strategic implementation and monitoring | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Stakeholder engagement and management – regional, national and international | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Expertise aligned to the University’s strategic priorities | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Public affairs, marketing and public relations | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Fundraising and development | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Executive/Management and Organisational Experience | N/A | Familiar | Competent | Specialist |
| Previous or current board (chair, non-executive director, executive director) | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Executive leadership/senior management | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Large national/international organisation at a senior or board level | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Higher Education | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Crisis management | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Negotiation skills | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Operations and project management | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Relevant sectoral experience in areas such as public sector, industry, community, business, arts and culture | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Understanding of university environment and global context | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Soft Skills and Attributes | N/A | Familiar | Competent | Specialist |
| Strategic thinking and understanding of materiality | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Effective listener, communicator & strategic questioner | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Questioning and constructive challenge | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Objectivity | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Culture, ethics & integrity | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Influencer and negotiator | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Critical and innovative thinker | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Desirable |
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| Potential Candidates must fulfill at least 1 of the categories below: | ||||
| Research and Innovation | N/A | Familiar | Competent | Specialist |
| Research (academic or industry based) | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Research funding landscape | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Entrepreneurship and commercialisation of intellectual property (spin-outs, spin-ins) | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Teaching and Learning | N/A | Familiar | Competent | Specialist |
| Teaching and Learning expertise | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Student Success | N/A | Familiar | Competent | Specialist |
| Knowledge of student experience | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Knowledge of student engagement | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Staff and Culture | N/A | Familiar | Competent | Specialist |
| Culture and organisational dynamics | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Human resource management | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Experience in equality, diversity and inclusion | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Knowledge of health and safety | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Sustainability and Climate Action | N/A | Familiar | Competent | Specialist |
| Environment and climate; policy formulation and/or implementation | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Social and sustainability activities | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Understanding of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Infrastructure | N/A | Familiar | Competent | Specialist |
| Capital projects management | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Technology, I.T. and digital learning | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Cyber-security | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Data management | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Financial | N/A | Familiar | Competent | Specialist |
| Understanding of strategic financing and management of same | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Oversight of financial management, including budgets and internal controls | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Understanding and working knowledge of financial reports and proposals | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Understanding of financing capital projects, investment strategies, etc. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Audit experience | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Irish Language | None | Basic | Competent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Competency in the Irish Language? | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |