South Asian University, Director of Admissions & Examinations

Position: Director of Admissions & Examinations
Department: Academic & Student Services

Grade: Non-Teaching Staff Grade IB (US$ 27,000-40,000 p.a. + benefits)
Appointment: Full-time, initial contract for 5 years
Starting Salary: Commensurate with experience
Date Available: 1 March 2011
Probation Period: Two years
Application Deadline: 31 January 2011

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Director of Admissions & Examinations will report to the President and will be responsible for the whole range of activities associated with admissions and examinations in the University.  These include the recruitment and admission of students, the coordination of University-wide examinations and the graduation of students.  The Director and his/her team will provide efficient, effective and expedient responses to queries from students, staff and external organizations; follow up with relevant parties in relation to prospective student enquiries, examinations and graduation as required; maintain accurate records; administer the printing, preparation, record-keeping and delivery of examination papers; and organize public events such as open days, promotional expos and convocation ceremonies.  In addition, he/she will produce research data, analyses and reports as needed and perform other related duties and special projects as assigned or directed.

QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent grades, plus at least 15 years related professional experience in progressively responsible positions in a University/large academic institution. Successful candidate must have thorough knowledge of admissions, transfer credit requirements, degree verification, examinations and graduation procedures and processes, transcripts, academic record-keeping, and the ability to use initiative, establish priorities and meet multiple deadlines.  He/she must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively; exceptional writing and speaking skills; experience of using necessary computational tools, databases, web applications and technology-based student information systems; strong ethical convictions and a commitment to quality service; and the ability to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.

TO APPLY: Please write us a letter of application which must specifically address your qualifications against the above job description.  Please attach a resume, professional and salary history, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of three (3) professional references, and send to:

The Chief Executive Officer
South Asian University

CRS, Language Lab Building
Published for IntoSarkariNaukri
JNU Campus, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg
New Delhi – 110 067
(INDIA)

For any queries or more information, please send an email to: m.vohra@southasianuniversity.org. PLEASE DO NOT USE THIS EMAIL-ID FOR SENDING APPLICATIONS. EMAIL APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. APPLICATION MUST BE SENT BY MAIL/COURIER ONLY.

For further details please visit http://www.southasianuniversity.org/recruitments/dir%28adm&exam%29.html