Senior Program Associate (SPA)-Academic Program Cluster

Job Description

Title: Senior Program Associate (SPA)-Academic Program Cluster

Company Name: BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD), BRAC University

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ Master's degree preferably in textile engineering, business administration or related discipline from a reputed university

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 3 year(s)

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Manage and coordinate internships of more than 100 post-graduate level students in a semester with minimum supervision.
∎ Develop and apply tools and protocols to collect information frequently from various stakeholders including students, trainers and other people and track and analyze the collected information.
∎ Write various reports such as quarterly progress report, meeting minutes, graduates' tracking report etc. with minimum supervision.
∎ Plan and organize various training events such as project standing committee's meeting, orientation and closing ceremonies, curriculum review workshop and so on.
∎ Coordinate all procurement and contractual aspects of project-related goods, equipment, timely implementation of all financial and procurement activities.
∎ Participate in other training management related functions such as training design and review, advertisement, selection of trainees and trainers, and logistics management.
∎ Support other members of Academic Program cluster to implement the existing programs and achieve strategic goals of the cluster.
∎ Liaise, coordinate and communicate between internal departments and external stakeholders as necessary.
∎ Ensure external and internal clients are provided with clear and accurate responses to their enquiries
∎ Work effectively to support the teaching and learning environment including proactive, efficient and collaborative liaison with academic staff, trainers and students.
∎ Work effectively within policy guidelines/regulations and develop internal processes as necessary.
∎ Maintain high levels of quality assurance, including assisting in course evaluation, student record management and internship supervision procedures.
∎ Accurate record keeping in all areas of work.
∎ Assist with student recruitment, public or alumni relations and marketing activities.
∎ Help coordinate and facilitate a variety of educational and/or industry networking activities.
∎ Other administrative duties as and when required.

Additional Requirements:
∎ At least three years of experience preferably in training and academic program management
∎ At least three publications
∎ Work experience in dealing with industry people particularly readymade garments sector will be an added value.
∎ Desired Skills:
∎ Ability to manage diverse stakeholders
∎ Attention to detail, multi-tasking ability; ability to successfully complete assigned tasks and meet deadlines.
∎ Exceptional communication skills, including speaking and writing effectively in English.
∎ Ability to work in team and demonstrate positive attitude towards work and team members.
∎ Strong skills with data, including data collection, data management, and data analysis.

Salary:
∎ Attractive compensation will be offered to the selected applicant.

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 31 Aug 2021

Company Information:
∎ 16 Aug 2021
∎ BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD), BRAC University

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