Position: Research Administrative officer
Department: Graduate School (Research)
Reports to: Dean of Graduate School
Duty station: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Opening date: 18.03.2024
Deadline: 07.04.2024
Summary of Position and Key Responsibilities
A key work of Research Administrative Officer is to support senior management at the Graduate School (Research) and to monitor research processes in order to enhance research environment at university. The role-holder will mainly work with administrative staff, faculty and support staff to ensure that the research environment meets the changing demands and needs of students and faculty. The Research Administrative Officer is seen as a visible and friendly presence for all staff, since the role-holder will act as the coordinator and communicator between Graduate School (Research office) and other stakeholders at university, as well as external partners.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Support the Graduate School (Research office), in developing and delivering the office related activities
- Maintain and monitor Research office documentation, including incoming and outgoing correspondence
- To initiate and respond to contact from students and members of staff, over the telephone, through the internet/e-mail, social media (as appropriate), in person and by letter
- Regularly update and maintain WIUT Research web page, Research Portal and social media pages
- Support organization of research seminars, workshops and trainings
- Support organization of conferences, official guest lectures, summer schools and other regular and annual research events
- Assist in writing reports and analyzing data
- Support student research capacity building by the monitoring performance of Students Research Society
- Prepare the minutes of meetings in School/Department level
PERSON SPECIFICATION
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor degree
• Fluent English, Uzbek and Russian
EXPERIENCE (Optional)
- Evidence of work experience in administrative positions
- Experience of working with people and dealing with their needs
- Experience of higher education institution or similar organization
APTITUDES, ABILITIES, SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Empathy with faculty and student needs and concerns
• Able to keep confidences and respect for others opinions
• Ability to communicate with a range and at different levels in an organization
• ICT skills
• Writing skills
• Data analysis skills
• Open and critical, supportive yet assertive attitude to colleagues
How to Apply
To apply please complete this application form online.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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