Vacant position:

Specialist of the International Cooperation Department

The main functional responsibilities of the structural unit:

Coordinate the work related to:

1) international partnerships with foreign HEIs for academic mobility of students and staff (short-term study abroad and exchange programmes, double diploma programmes, joint research, joint teaching, internships, trainings, scientific research);

2) organising and conducting social and cultural events for international students and outbound mobility as well as mobility programme alumni;

3) reporting on academic mobility, international partnerships, foreign learners;

4) promoting the activities of the International Cooperation Department and disseminating information materials;

5) Participating in relevant social and recruitment events organised by the International Department and at university-wide level

Main job responsibilities:

Partnerships with foreign HEIs and welcoming visitors from current and potential partner HEIs:

Assisting institutes and university units to find international academic mobility partners;

Providing information to institutes and other units on international grant project opportunities;

Negotiating with international institutions for academic mobility and internships;

Supervising the approval and signing of documents with universities and updating the partner database;

Receiving international delegations from current and potential partner universities at Abai KAZNPU;

Visiting of current and potential partner universities for the purpose of cooperation and development of partner network.

Reporting: Reporting to the MES and other governmental agencies on academic mobility, international partnerships with foreign institutions and international programs, international students and events run by the international department, and any other information as required

Update database for University website and International Department webpage

Maintaining reporting deadlines

Maintaining media resources

Other duties: Maintaining contact with embassies/consulates to organise various cultural and social events at the University. Maintaining the records of the International Department, documenting and archiving in a proper manner

Maintain the smooth running of the International Department in the absence of anyone from the International Department and liaise with the clients of the International Department (students, parents, external organisations, MoES, etc.) Be responsible for the property and budget of the International Department

Comply with the rules and regulations of the University Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager

Business trip:

Willingness to work on business trips

Education:

Higher education, preferably in the field of international relations

Required professional experience (duration, scope, other)

At least one year of work experience in a field relevant to the work of the Department

Professional competencies:

Knowledge of Western education system, experience of working in higher education institutions with foreign students; intercultural competence and communication skills.

Personal competencies and qualities:

Creativity, initiative, service-oriented, attentive, self-motivated and quick learner, ability to work in a team and independently; good organisational skills (planning and implementation); ability to work outside the work schedule; ability to work friendly and effectively with colleagues and trainees.

High efficiency and ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.

Understanding of importance of communication skills and interaction, discipline.

Knowledge of languages, including the state language (list of languages that the candidate must speak)

Fluency in Kazakh, English and Russian

Computer skills:

Advanced PC user

CV submission deadline:

Feedback is accepted until 15 April 2022 or until employees are recruited

The contact person:

hrteam@abaiuniversity.edu.kz