Introduction:
This is a rare opportunity to support educational programmes of the Institute that continue to bring better teaching and learning to children across the country.
Aga Khan University’s Institute for Educational Development (AKU-IED) was established in July 1993. In the three decades since its founding, the Institute has become a leading place for teaching, research and publications on many aspects of education. The aim of the Institute is to enhance the quality of schools and other educational institutions in the country through innovation, policy development, practice, training and research. For more information, please visit: https://www.aku.edu/iedpk.
Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for managing the operational matters of IED’s Education Office to support its various educational programmes. You will work with designated faculty to:
- support in devising and implementing strategic direction for the educational programmes
- liaise with the relevant University departments and other AKDN entities to facilitate all matters related to the educational programmes
- oversee student admissions and management at the departmental level in close coordination with the Registrar’s Office
- market all course offerings in coordination with the Marketing and Communication offices
- organise, coordinate and record all graduate programme related meetings and documentation
- maintain all related records, student and alumni data, course related information and teaching plans for faculty
- play a lead role in the implementation of Virtual Learning Environments for all programme courses offered at IED
- communicate with and support the work of External Examiners for the graduate programmes
- facilitate all Internal and External Reviews of programmes for quality assurance
- create and maintain an interface between the Graduate Programmes and Continuous Professional Education portfolios
- train and develop new members of the Education Office and reportees to improve on existing processes.
Requirements :
You should have:
- a Master of Business Administration or equivalent (preferably in Educational Management) from an HEC recognised or reputable foreign institution
- at least four years of experience of working in an academic administration setting/higher education institution
- experience of working with students in a higher education setting as well as coordinating the students’ affairs department
- demonstrated management, coordination and organisational skills
- a task-oriented personality with ability to work in diverse situations and work scenarios
- strong interpersonal, networking, communication, people management and liaison skills
- a calm attitude with the ability to manage complex demands and meet deadlines.
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Industry
- Higher Education
- Education Management
- Non-profit Organization Management
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Functions
- Strategy/Planning
- Management
- Administrative
