Associate Manager, Admissions Office

BRITISH UNIVERSITY VIETNAM (BUV)

British University Vietnam (BUV) is the first and only international university in Vietnam to directly award British degrees from the prestigious University of London and other UK universities. BUV is rated a 5 Star university of excellence by the world recognised QS accreditor and is also recognised with a University-wide accreditation from the UK’s Quality Assurance Agency (QAA).

BUV has three main brand drivers:

• Offering accredited British and international higher education and training in
• Providing 5-star university campuses, learning spaces, and
• Including a Personal and Social Growth (PSG) Program that prepares students for the future of life and

Established in 2009, BUV provides teaching for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Employability rates for students are exceptionally high with 100% of graduates from BUV either employed or continuing higher education within 3 months after graduation.

Students study at BUV’s award winning campus in the Ecopark township near Hanoi. With its state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities and an iconic design, BUV is recognised as one of the best educational environments in Southeast Asia.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Admissions Office is a critical and valuable business partner of Student Recruitment (SR), International Student Recruitment (ISR), and the International Office (IO) which as the whole, contribute to sustainable growth of BUV. The Associate Manager, Admissions Office is responsible for overall management the university’s admissions operation, ensuring equal learning opportunities for all candidates, regardless of their educational backgrounds, ages, races, religions, etc. In addition, this role is responsible for an efficient student admission process, both domestic and international, while ensuring compliance with regulations set by the Ministry of Education and Training, partner universities, and other relevant bodies. The manager will manage the entire application process on SITS, from initial application to admission decisions, and propose changes to improve efficiency and user experience.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Manage and process applications to Offer Letter through the SITS system effectively and efficiently, handling application-related enquiries and correspondence from Student Recruitment (SR), International Student Recruitment (ISR), and the International Office (IO) in a timely, cooperative, and positive manner.
• Handle Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) enquiries and applications on SITS, liaising with Head of Schools and partner universities’ delegate to process them in a timely manner.
• Evaluate a wide variety of academic qualifications, make decisions, and issue offers on non-complex applications in line with agreed policies and MOET regulations
• Provide training and guidance to business partners on entry
• Training new members of SR, ISR, IO teams to ensure they can complete their duties to the desired
• Ensure compliance with MOET regulation through chasing and completing student admission
• Liaise with Head of Schools, partner universities’ delegate, Legal department and University Compliance department to determine learning pathways for students with complex study Where possible, actively convert newly confirmed learning pathway into written entry requirements
• Administer other stages in the application to admission process, including arranging for applicants to take English Language Proficiency Tests or attend academic interviews, ensuring that assessment day data is recorded and acted upon appropriately.
• Work closely with key business partners (SR, ISR and IO), especially in events and promotion campaigns to make sure admission information is delivered accurately and students and parents are advised in timely
• Ensure the appropriate and accurate recording of student data on SITS at the admissions
• Perform other duties as may reasonably be required on a temporary or continuing
• Take ownership and frequently review and review admissions policies and procedures, entry requirements document that confirmed by partner universities.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

COMPETENCIES (knowledge, skills, and abilities)

Essential 

• Bachelor degree or higher in related fields
• Extensive experience in higher education admission or areas that required a detailed assessment of the situation and finding solutions.
• Excellent English and Vietnamese verbal and written communication skills
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills

Desirable

• Masters degree
• Extensive management experience in higher education admission or areas that required a detailed assessment of the situation and finding solutions.

COMPETENCIES (behavioural)

Essential

• Creative thinking & innovation
• Strategic orientation & leadership
• Effective Communication
• Planning & Organising
• Problem solving & decision making
• Customer & service orientation

Desirable

• Relationship building & networking
• Managing & Develop people

BENEFITS

• Highly competitive salary package (plus benefits) for Vietnamese and expatriate candidates depending on qualifications/experience;
• 13th month Tet bonus (for Vietnamese candidates);
• Annual cost of living adjustment;
• Annual salary increases and bonuses based on performance;
• Recognition & awards programmes;
• 20 days annual leave, plus Xmas closure, public holidays and 5 days paid sick leave;
• Healthcare plan (Private accident, medical, and dental insurance, including annual health checks);
• Education support for staff, spouse and children;
• Relocation allowance to cover visa/flights/initial days accommodation
• Support and assistance in work permit and visa application together with relocation to and settling into living and working in Vietnam;
• Transportation support;
• Various staff events throughout the year (outings, year-end party, sports activities and other events);
• Onsite fitness and sports centre;
• Opportunity to work within a professional and multicultural environment.

 APPLICATION

Interested candidates should prepare an up-to-date CV, a statement of teaching philosophy and an application letter indicating for which position they are applying. Please then select SUBMIT YOUR CV button on our JOBS AT BUV webpage or email to hr@buv.edu.vn. We will invite short-listed candidates for interviews. Recruitment will remain open until the position is filled.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND DIGNITY AT WORK POLICY

All staff are expected to understand and enact the University’s commitment to ensuring equality and diversity in all activities. This commitment is enshrined in the BUV mission statement and our core values.

Every member of staff has a responsibility to ensure colleagues are treated with dignity and respect. The University is committed to creating a work environment for all staff that is free from harassment, intimidation and any other forms of bullying at work, where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and professional courtesy.

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