Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs
- Employer
- KIMEP University
- Location
- Kazakhstan
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Date posted
- Jul 20, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Academic Administration, Chief Academic Officers & Vice Presidents
- Employment Level
- Executive
- Employment Type
- Full Time
he Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs of KIMEP University is looking for applicants to the academic/executive position:
Job tittle: Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs Division: Academic Affairs Position: Vice President of Academic Affairs
KIMEP University KIMEP University is the leading American-style, internationally-accredited, English-speaking academic institution in the Commonwealth of Independent States. It provides a world-class academic experience and a unique international environment to all its students and faculty members. KIMEP University was established in 1992 and has built a very strong regional reputation as a leading provider of higher education. All graduate and undergraduate programs are accredited by at least one recognized international accreditation agency. Academic programs are regularly rated in the top rank of provision by national bodies. Almaty, Kazakhstan The city of Almaty is situated at the base of the majestic Tien Shan Mountains in Southeast Kazakhstan. About 2 million people live in or near Almaty because it is the financial, cultural, summer and winter sports and cosmopolitan capital of Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan is located in the heart of Eurasia with important commercial inroads bridging Asia and Europe. Boasting the Silk Road of the 21st century, Kazakhstan offers unique positions in oil and gas, economic development, and trade. With a transitioning economy that has witnessed four-fold growth over the past decade, Kazakhstan's dynamically changing economic, social, educational and cultural environment provides incredible opportunities for significant and original research. Compensation Rank and Salary are competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Compensation after tax compares favorably with net salaries in western countries. Limited on campus housing is available to rent, or alternatively, help is available in finding off campus housing. In addition to salary, a benefit package includes basic healthcare insurance, reduced tuition rates for KIMEP courses, and subsidy for relocation allowance. New faculty members are provided with a reduced teaching schedule during the first semester. Summer paid teaching is typically available. The salary will be subject to deduction of taxes (10% Personal Income tax in general) as required by the Law of Kazakhstan. Job Summary:
Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs is responsible for
promoting and nurturing the myriad
and wide-ranging goals of the Office of Academic Affairs and the
broader educational goals of
KIMEPUniversity. The position requires skills in interpersonal
relations, communication,
organization of tasks, as well as a broad understanding and
appreciation of ethnic and cultural groups.
Job Responsibilities:
Undertakes the direct supervision of a certain direction of
operations of higher professional
education on the basis of the current laws, normative legal acts
and Charter
Supervises academic and academic-methodological work of the
university
Ensures delivery of academic programs, and stable functioning of
all directions of academic
process, as well as makes proposals for its enhancement
Monitor the University’s teaching effectiveness and assessment
efforts, with an emphasis on
the evaluation of student learning
Coordinate student academic grievance procedures in cooperation
with the appropriate
committee(s)
Assist the Vice President of Academic Affairs with faculty
grievances that move through the
Office of Academic Affairs
Research and resolve confidential problems and complaints from
students, faculty and other
constituencies when resolution is not achieved at lower
levels
Compose and revise documents such as the academic catalog,
faculty code of practice and
other policies, procedures, guidelines that have as their
initiating authority the Office of
Academic Affairs
Coordinate course scheduling across the colleges
Design and deliver faculty development workshops and seminars in
collaboration with any
existing committee dedicated to this
Assist faculty with new academic program development that
requires approval and maintain a
matrix that tracks program development at all stages
Manage the timely and accurate completion of special research
projects in areas of enrolment,
institutional research, faculty teaching, student learning, peer
analysis and governance matters
Liaise as necessary with Student Affairs, Library, Registrar,
Marketing, and Office of Quality
Assurance and Institutional Research
Support the University research grant and bidding processes
Liaise as necessary with University legal counsel as it affects
Academic Affairs
Assist the Vice President of Academic Affairs as necessary for
efficient functioning of the
operations of the Office of Academic Affairs
Serve as a voting member of the Deans’ Committee and as a
nonvoting (ex officio) member
of the Academic Council and University Promotion and Retention
Committee
Serve as a representative of the Vice President of Academic
Affairs at various functions on
campus and in the community.
In the Vice President of Academic Affairs absence, serve
as:
o - Chair of Deans’ Committee
o - Representative on President’s Cabinet
Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Vice
President of Academic Affairs
Essential Skills Needed
o Efficiently operate a personal computer and software (Google
Mail, Word, Excel, etc.)
o Maintain files accurately, in paper and digitally
o Communicate effectivelyand appropriately with diverse
constituencies
o Maintain strict confidentiality of records and information
o Manage time and assess priorities of tasks well
o Effectively work under pressure
o Support the needs and problem-solving efforts of special academic
programs within the
University
o Communicate appropriately in potentially volatile
situations
o Understand legal issues as they relate to higher education
o Meet deadlines with minimal or no direction
o Identify and analyze a variety of issues and problems, making
recommendations and/or
taking action to resolve them
Minimum Qualifications
Doctoral or terminal degree
Detail oriented with strong organizational, communication, and
interpersonal skills
A minimum of two (2) years of academic
administrative experience or related experience
A background and criminal history check will be required of the
successful applicant.
Strong English language proficiency
Research/scholarly publication and university teaching
experience.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Basic fluency in Kazakh and/or Russian
Teaching Remission
Teaching one course per year required
Application Process: Please submit your application and the following documents to directly via this HR Portal link: https://hr.kimep.kz/en-US/Home/Vacancy/336 Please attach the following documents to your application via HR Portal: -a full CV. - A Cover letter that indicates the position applied for, how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications, course(s) and salary expectations gross in KZT. - Please indicate your 2-3 referees' contact details at the HR Portal application form.Only shortlisted candidates's referees would be contacted directly; if you have the recommendation letters you may also attach them to your application. - Final candidate would be required to submit the passport of vaccination from Covid-19/certificate on vaccine made (2 shots). Closing date for submission of applications is September 19, 2021 (Sunday, 11:59 pm based on Almaty time). The applications would be considered/interviewed until September 30, 2021 by the Selection Committee members. Personal data provided by applicants will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purposes only. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed and invited for interviews by the Search Committee by the end of September 2021. The starting date of new AVPAA is Jan 5, 2022 (preliminary) Address any related questions to our HR Manager recruitment@kimep.kz
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