Academic Program Officer (APO)

Job Description

Title: Academic Program Officer (APO)

Company Name: UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHITTAGONG (USTC)

Vacancy: --

Age: at least 22 years

Location: Chattogram

Minimum Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ 1 to 3 years

Published: 7 Oct 2024

Education:
∎ Minimum post-graduation in any relevant subject with good academic records from any recognised university.
∎ Exceptionally qualified candidates will get preference.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at least 22 years
∎ Professional experience including minimum 1-3 years in academic office management.
∎ Well-developed oral and written ability in Bangla and English.
∎ Advanced drafting, proofreading and editing skills with all latest software.
∎ Ability to learn new tasks quickly and cover new roles/requirements at short notice. Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
∎ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
∎ Organized with the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
∎ Reliable with patience and professionalism.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Department/Faculty: Dept of English and Dept of Language and Linguistics/Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.
∎ Location: Office of the respective Chairman/Dean, Department/Faculty, USTC.
∎ Purpose of the job: The applicant will form part of the Departmental/Faculty Office team, taking responsibility for aspects of academic administrative support as specified in the "JOB RESPONSIBILITIES OF APO" for the BA/MA Program in English Language and Literature, day and evening academic sections/admissions, ensuring that services are efficient, effective, and adapted to changing circumstances. The applicant will work together with colleagues, developing common systems and processes, standardized on the best practice, and ensuring that the University regulations and procedures are adhered to as per the Private University Act 2010. The applicant will also be in regular communication with the students (maintaining matters of confidentiality) and potential students. So the applicant will have excellent organizational skills, demonstrate good use of initiative, and be able to interpret and apply complex information.

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Chattogram

Read Before Apply:

Application in plain paper along with a CV, passport-size photograph, and other relevant educational documents should reach the Registrar, USTC, Foy's Lake, Chittagong via email ID: program.officer21@gmail.com within 06/11/2024.

Shortlisted candidates will be informed.