South Asian University (SAU) is an international University focused on postgraduate teaching & research, jointly established and funded by the eight SAARC countries. SAU is looking for one outstanding, highly qualified, and experienced faculty member and two non-teaching staff.
Position: Director (Admissions & Examinations)
The Director of Admissions & Examinations will be responsible for the whole range of activities associated with Admissions and examinations in the University;
These include the recruitment and Admissions of students, the coordination of University-wide examinations, and the graduation of students;
The Director and his/her team will provide efficient, effective, and expedient responses to queries from students, staff, and external organizations;
Follow up with relevant parties in relation to prospective student inquiries, examinations, and graduation as required;
Maintain accurate records; administer the printing, preparation, record-keeping, and delivery of examination papers;
Organize public events such as open days, promotional expos, and convocation ceremonies;
In addition, he/she will produce research data, analyses, and reports as needed and perform other related duties and special projects as assigned or directed.
Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent grades, plus at least 15 years related professional experience, of which 8 years as Deputy Registrar or in progressively responsible positions in a University/large academic institution;
The successful candidate must have a thorough knowledge of Admissions, transfer credit requirements, degree verification, pre-conduct, and post-conduct examinations and graduation procedures and processes, transcripts, academic record-keeping, and the ability to use initiative, establish priorities and meet multiple deadlines;
He/she must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively;
Exceptional writing and speaking skills;
Experience in using necessary computational tools, databases, web applications, and technology-based student information systems including good knowledge of examination software and result automation, strong ethical convictions, and a commitment to quality service;
The ability to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff, Ph.D. would be desirable.
Desirable: Familiarity with establishment matters, particularly those relating to faculty, staff, and student affairs. Qualifications and experience in modern management methods. Ph.D. and/or adequate experience in the pre-conduct and post-conduct of University examinations or other comparable examinations and also in semester system, and ability to take organizational charge of meetings of the University.
The application form, job description, eligibility criteria, and other necessary information are available on the University website at this link.
Application Deadline: 30-04-2021 (Friday)
