Academic Registrar
Department: Registrar’s Office
Duty station: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Type: Full-Time
Opening date: 04.06.2024
Deadline: 25.06.2024
WIUT Background
Westminster International University in Tashkent (WIUT) is the first international university in Uzbekistan to offer a Western-style education with UK qualifications. WIUT was established in 2002 and was voted the number one University in Uzbekistan which produced the top social sciences research by Scopus in 2023. WIUT is still a young university with more than 5,200 students and more than 140 full-time faculty with an established presence and a growing international reputation. WIUT has blended the traditions and standards of British education with the culture and environment of Central Asia.
WIUT’s development strategy is based on three strategic affairs of the University: Student Experience, Staff Experience, and Society Engagement. Our Strategic Priorities are focused on enhancing these three pillars by Strengthening, Smartening and Sustaining them. For more information: https://www.wiut.uz/
About the Position:
PURPOSE: To lead and manage the Academic Registrar’s Office, Systems and Staff. The post is a senior Administrative post responsible for the development, implementation, integrity and maintenance of the universities student record system, the administrative interface with students, the oversight and integrity of the academic governance system, including the integrity and application of the Universities Academic Regulations, the operation and development of the academic governance framework through the management of the Academic Policy development framework of the Academic Council. And through the 1st Deputy Rector the interface with the University of Westminster Academic Administration
CONTEXT: This post is not a new post. It has however grown in complexity and range with the growth and development of the university. The Academic Registrar’s office has been reshaped in April 2012 with a set of Senior Management Post that report to the Academic Registrar. These posts reflect the growth and to future proof for future growth in the University and the need to develop and focus on the management as well as the administration of the University. The Academic Registrar will be responsible to ensure that the function of the Academic Registrars office delivers to the strategic and operational imperatives in the development and growth of the University. It is therefore a leadership post and a senior management post, enabling and developing the professional competencies and delivery of colleagues. It requires working across the university and with the Executive Managers of the University to endure that the University meets its Strategic and Operational goals. It is also has a key interfacing role with the University of Westminster, ensuring that the partnership and the requirements of the University of Westminster are met and match those of WIUT.
The post is a member of the University Executive and an ex-officio member of the Academic Council. The post reports to the 1st Deputy Rector (Academic) a University of Westminster employee.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- To contribute to the strategic development and operation of the University
- To lead the development of and to manage the functions and ensure the operational effectiveness of the Academic Registrar’s Office.
- To manage professional colleagues in the Academic Registrar’s office, to ensure that they are able to reflect and engage in continuous professional development
- To ensure the absolute integrity and accuracy of all information relating to the students period of study and the future proofing of all graduate records
- To ensure the absolute integrity of the application of the Universities academic regulations and those of its validating partners – namely the University of Westminster
- To provide intelligence and analysis on the development and application of Academic Policies, to review and propose new Academic Policies where appropriate
- To manage the operation of the Academic Council, its Standing Committees and related working groups and associated processes
- To ensure that the development and integrity of the Student Record System(s) and that it meets international norms and is future proofed for the growth of the University
- To develop appropriate information systems that support the academic administrative management of the University and that they interface with other systems of the University.
- To ensure that absolute security of all student related data contained and generated by such information systems
- To provide intelligence as required on the performance of the Student body, such intelligence to support the strategic and operational development of the university
- To provide appropriate customer facing administrative services for future students, students and graduates of WIUT/UoW.
- To ensure accurate, timely and customer friendly information on the Universities academic and student related policies.
- To work with all professional colleagues in the University in particular senior faculty members, Heads of Operational divisions and members of the Executive.
- To undertake any other duties as required by the 1st Deputy Rector
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The appointee should be able to demonstrate the following:
QUALIFICATION
- A higher Degree preferably from an International University, preferably in Education/Management or related areas
- English to high standard equivalent of an Academic Post
EXPERIENCE
- At least 5 years’ experience of administrative support, preferably in an educational institution
- 3 years’ experience of Managing colleagues
- 3 years’ experience of Policy development and analysis experience
APTITUDES, ABILITIES, SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES
- An understanding of the need to develop systems and an ability to translate business needs to system requirements
- Analytical and synthesis skills, leading to the development of Policy and Practice
- Logic and operational focus enabling the development of customers focused processes
- Excellent report writing skill.
- Communication skills with a professional audience, and an ability to translate complex arguments to a range of audiences
- Good interpersonal, presentational and social skills
- Strength of mind and absolute integrity
Starting salary range is commensurate with experience; includes an excellent benefits package.
- Medical Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Financial aid for business trips, Staff Exchange Programs
- Visa/accommodation support (for international employees)
- Sport facilities, personal development clubs
- Professional development programmes
- More on: http://www.wiut.uz/our-benefits
How to Apply
To apply please attach your CV and Cover Letter in online application form.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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