Dean, President's Office

The Office of the President is looking for candidates to the following vacant position:

Job Title:          Dean of the President’s Office

Department:     Office of the President

Position reports to:      President of the University

Job Purpose Summary:

The President’s office is the highest executive office at KIMEP University. In view of this, Dean of the President’s Office bears enormous responsibilities in keeping the President informed and familiar of all activities, and in assisting the President to make prudent decisions by providing information that is needed by the President. The Dean of the President’s Office is the head of the President’s Office and accordingly will supervise the activities of the staff in both the President’s Office and the DPRK Office. Once an executive decision is made by the President, the Dean of the President’s Office will ensure the rapid dissemination of the information to the appropriate people.

  Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• To coordinate all administrative activities in the President’s office
• To supervise the activities of the staff, and report to the President on a daily basis issues the President should be informed about
• To act as a spokesperson for the President’s Office at the direction of the president
• To work with the DPRK Office as directed by the President
• Will direct all public relations activities and events directly involving the President
• Will work in liaison with other departments on behalf of the President
• Will keep the Vice Presidents informed of critical issues and work with the Vice Presidents on issues regarding the President
• Conflict resolution and trouble shooting on behalf of the President
• Any other assignments given by the President

Teaching Requirement

Teaching one course per year required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

1. PhD in a relevant area from a Western university
2. Successful experience as a manager in a higher education institution (3-5 years), including having a proven record of leadership and management, commensurate with this level of post.
3. Significant experience in the management of change.
4. A thorough understanding of Western higher education quality and standards and experience.
5. Experience of managing professional and administrative support staff
6. Interpersonal communication and committee skills appropriate for a senior member of the University.

Skills, Qualifications and Personal Requirements:

• Strategic thinker
• Leadership and people management skills at all levels
• Ability to motivate and ensure staff
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Capable of building up positive relationships with government and international agencies, employers, external bodies and other institutions
• Team player
• Negotiating skills

Additional Information

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/348

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 23, 2021 (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 or earlier.

The starting date of new Dean of the Office of the President is Jan 5, 2022 (preliminary) or ealier.