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Job Offer

The Vietnamese German University (VGU) in Ho Chi Minh City is a young autonomous university providing excellent study programs in the fields of engineering, technology and business. VGU has an international background and cooperates with German partner Universities. We are striving for excellence in the fields of research and development, teaching and lifelong learning, university governance, and are heading to become a world-class institution in the South- East Asian market within the next two decades. Furthermore, VGU is designated to provide capacity building measures for the entire higher education sector in Vietnam. VGU is the first of four planned new model state universities in Vietnam. Our organizational and campus development is funded by a World Bank loan of approx. 180 million USD.

To support the young and growing university administration we are looking to fill the following position in our Head of Student Affairs with a qualified and experienced candidate as soon as possible to work both at the New City in Binh Duong and in HCMC:

HEAD OF STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICE

The main responsibility is the conception, planning and implementing of all kinds of student affairs-activities concerning student management and student activities. This will include, but is not limited to:

  • Being responsible for student admission and exit-procedure.
  • Keeping and updating of personal data, keeping of student records.
  • Input data to the electronic student information system (SIS).
  • Being responsible for issuing VGU’s certificates.
  • First contact person to students and applicants concerning all kinds of administrative issues.
  • Being in charge of statistics and reporting activities relating to students affairs.
  • Assist in coordination of entrance-examinations.
  • Implement policies and regimes on students, scholarships, social allowances, tuition fees reduction, etc.
  • Cooperate with relevant authorities in managing on- and off- campus students, taking medical care and buying health insurance for them.
  • Assist in organization of academic events.
  • Build up and implement social activities: sports, clubs, leisure, life wellness, volunteers, advertisements…
  • Liaise and foster links with other Universities for the betterment and enrichment of student activities.
  • Act as a contact point for updating information of and liaising with VGU’s alumni.
  • Act as a contact point for building up and updating student information on VGU’s website.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • At least Bachelor University Degree in the fields of business administration, social sciences, education or related fields.
  • At least 4 years work experience in the related field, thereof at least 2 years at an international university or school.
  • Computer literate and experience, especially in MS Office Word and Excel.
  • Good proficiency in English and Vietnamese and the ability to clearly communicate and report in these languages.

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

  • Creative, initiative, can-do attitude
  • Professional, hardworking and ambitious
  • Critical thinking
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Comfortable in interacting inside and outside the University

What we offer
The successful applicant will work on a full-time position, initially fixed for 2 years with the option to be a permanent employee if successful in that role. This post may require the employee to occasionally travel to other locations in Vietnam.
The qualification orientated, attractive salary is above sector-average.
The successful candidate will work in the Student Affairs Office. As the business area develops, further personnel will join the team. VGU is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to the principle of fairness on all issues including gender, family or special needs. Additionally VGU supports lifelong learning of its employees by means of personnel development and training.

Recruitment procedure
Please submit a PDF- or Word DOC-file attachment (max. size: 5 MB) with the following Documents as part of your application by e-mail to job(at)vgu.edu.vn:

  1. Cover letter expressing your interest and ability to fill the position.
  2. Curriculum Vitae with photo.
  3. Scans of certificates of attained university degrees, additional training and qualifications.
  4. Contact details of references or references illustrating your professional career.

Please include the reference number of this position when applying: 2011-SA-hp02.