Academic Assistant (External Engagement and Quality Assurance)

ABOUT VINUNIVERSITY

- VinUniversity (VinUni: https://vinuni.edu.vn/) is the first private, not-for-profit Vietnamese university established based on international standards. The university integrates the models of excellent international universities with the unique cultural and economic characteristics of Vietnam, to make a breakthrough in Vietnamese higher education and to become a world-class university.

- VinUniversity has strategic collaborations with the world’s leading universities, including Cornell University and the University of Pennsylvania. These universities have become close advisors and crucial enablers in establishing the four colleges at VinUniversity: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business and Management, College of Engineering and Computer Science, and College of Health Sciences. Every aspect of the University: its curricula, research, faculty, student body, facilities, and campus life, is being developed to meet the highest standards set by the world’s leading accrediting and ranking organizations, such as ABET, AACSB, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) and Times Higher Education (THE).VinUniversity’s founding benefactor, Vingroup, is one of the biggest private conglomerates in Asia with the largest market capitalization value in Vietnam. As a multisector corporation, Vingroup focuses on three main areas: Technology; Industry; and Property Services. VinUniversity is proud to be a part of the Vingroup ecosystem, giving its students opportunities to connect with several high-quality research institutes (such as VinAI, and VinBigData), pioneering industrial enterprises (such as VinFast), and leading Vietnamese companies (such as Vinpearl, Vinmec, and Vinhomes).

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE

- The mission of the College of Engineering and Computer Science is to educate to create a generation of young leaders with the qualities, skills and knowledge needed to lead the development of science and technology, to increase productivity, and bring about radical innovation for the benefit of the society.

- For more information, please visit: https://vinuni.edu.vn/college-of-engineering-computer-science/

THE OPPORTUNITY

- We are seeking an Academic Assistant, who will perform a wide range of skilled administrative duties for one or more academic units/departments/centers at VinUniversity.

- The incumbent will act as a liaison between the office, students, and external constituencies on a range of day-to-day issues. Provides general departmental support to College Dean, Vice Deans, Faculty and other members of the department as needed.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

- Seek and establish partnerships with distinguished guests and organizations both domestically and internationally, maintain regular communication and collaboration for mutual projects, and finalize collaboration agreements such as MOUs.

- Plan, coordinate, and execute College’s events, managing logistics and ensuring strong attendance through effective promotion.

- Develop and implement communication strategies, creating engaging content for various channels to promote College’s information.

- Collaborate with industry partners to create internship programs for students, offer personalized career counseling to students, and promote internship and job opportunities through online and social media platforms.

- Assist in developing and implementing quality assurance processes, collect and analyze data, and recommend improvements based on evaluation results.

COMPENSATION

The salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

- Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of progressively responsible professional experience in an academic or similar setting required.

- Excellent organizational skills, with experience prioritizing work in a fast-paced environment with multiple and conflicting interests.

- Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills. Have the ability to multitask and prioritize.

- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, understands and follows policies and procedures, and accommodates change. Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively on a team.

- The position requires good judgment, rigorous attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive/confidential information with discretion.

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

English is the language of teaching and communication at VinUniversity. For this role, the candidate need to have an excellent written and verbal communication skill in English. The minimum requirement is IELTS (Academic) with a score of at least 6.0 (or equivalent).