Assistant Department Coordination Officer

Job Description

Title: Assistant Department Coordination Officer

Company Name: BRAC University

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka (Merul Badda)

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): University

• Masters

Master’s degree in Business Administration/Social Sciences or relevant areas from reputed public or private universities with excellent academic credentials.

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): University

• 2 years of experience in a similar position will be given preference

• Solid knowledge of office procedures and strong organizational skills with a problem-solving attitude

• Excellent communication skills in English and Bangla, both oral and written

• Powerful interpersonal skills and must be cross-functional

• Experience in teamwork and ability to work with people at all levels, both inside and outside BRACU

• Proficiency in MS Office and the use of the Internet

• Flexible approach to work and positive response to changing requirements

• Understand the importance of ethics and confidentiality

• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and service areas

BRAC University (BRACU) follows a liberal arts approach to education, which nurtures innovative ideas and gives new impetus to the field of tertiary education. It ensures a high quality of education and aims to meet the demands of contemporary times. BRACU is accredited by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and approved by the Ministry of Education, Government of Bangladesh, which has established itself as one of the leading private universities in Bangladesh. The university plays an integral role in developing skilled graduates for a knowledge-based economy. We are searching for a competent candidate to add value to this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as an effective link between the departments, students, faculty, Registrar`s office and other relevant offices and stakeholders, such as schools, colleges, universities, embassies and UGC

• Maintain and supervise all the lab & office equipment during his/her daily office hours and should hand the responsibility to the Office Assistant/ Security after office hours while leaving the station

• Act as a link between the Director and the faculty members of the BRAC Institute of Languages (BIL), BRACU, and keep both sides informed about the developments in academic and research activities

• Keep the faculty members/staff informed about the rules/policies of BRACU and BIL

• Ensure positive and respectful relationships with students

• Maintain e-mail correspondence with all stakeholders regularly

• Workout the requirements of the stationary items of the department, submit a requisition, draw items from the administrative officer and issue them to all concerned on a regular (monthly/weekly) basis

• Ensure that a quiet and healthy academic environment exists at all times in the department

• Show initiative in promoting foreign language courses and graduate programmes of BIL and ensure the visibility of BIL in the language industry

• Engage in content marketing

Job Location: BRAC University, Kha 224, Bir Uttam Rafiqul Islam Avenue, Merul Badda, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh

Department: BRAC Institute of Languages