Academic Officer

Entreprise :

The client is a world-class premium degree-awarding institution specialised in the teaching and practice of International Relations & Diplomacy.

Description du poste :

The key responsibilities are the following:

• Assist the Academic Managers with maintaining academic oversight of the delivery, assessment, and monitoring of the subjects, skills, structure, and content of all programmes.
• Responsible for stakeholder engagement of training programmes
• Manage the development and promotion of the training programmes
• Support the head of the academic department, academic staff, and faculty regularly on relevant aspects of programme design, delivery, assessment and monitoring on all programme pathways.
• Help with the selection of potential teachers, meetings with them, negotiation of the teaching conditions
• Assist with drafting Academic calendar and schedule
• Assisting faculty in the development and improvement of their courses
• Coordination of student and faculty issues regularly
• Coordinating exams, thesis supervision, student and faculty feedback process, and grades.
• Assist with the update of student handbooks, programme handbooks, and other academic documents
• Coordinate the creation and management of student information on the academic online portal
• Assist with the coordination of the institution internal and external evaluation and accreditation process
• Provide support during student induction and progression
• Represent the institution at appropriate admissions, marketing and academic events

Description du profil :

Qualifications required:

• Master degree in international relations, political science, international law, international trade and economy is necessary. A PhD will be preferred and a strong plus.
• Teaching experience will be an advantage
• Excellent communication skills in English. Knowledge of French or any other language is an asset
• Ability to communicate with judgement and diplomacy with students and faculty from different cultures
• Ability to be organized, punctual and, ability to initiate and follow-up would be preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Strong computer skills (including Microsoft Office Suite and database experience)
• Experience with Moodle, Odoo, and other LMS systems would be preferred
• Experience and familiarity with training programmes development
• Ability to work independently and as a team member; cope with workload pressure and deadlines; and work in a results-based environment
• Knowledge of university-level education system in Switzerland would be preferred
• Attributes such as being responsible, committed and loyal to the cause of the institution is mandatory
• An individual with a can-do attitude, positivity, and a bright smile will be given preference