Nazarbayev University, a modern and rapidly developing university located in the heart of Eurasia – Nur-Sultan city, the capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Nazarbayev University (NU) was founded by the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan-Elbasy Nursultan Nazarbayev. The University aims to develop into a research university of international renown combining education, research and innovation. Nazarbayev University educates the next generation of leaders of the Republic of Kazakhstan in science, public administration and various professions, thus contributing to the future development of the country.

The senior manager performs the following duties and responsibilities:

1)       Development of a University life adaptation program (freshmen experience) for students of the Center of preparatory studies and students of the first year of undergraduate programs (hereinafter - students);

2)       coordination of the work of schools on the implementation of the University life adaptation program (freshmen experience);

3)       conducting outreach work on student services for students;

4)       involving students in participation  in extracurricular activities;

5)       coordination of the work of schools in planning and organizing trainings for the comprehensive development of students;

6)       involvement of teachers, employees, graduates and other specialists in the implementation of the University life adaptation program (freshmen experience);

7)       study and analysis of experience in University life adaptation program (freshmen experience) for students of other higher educational institutions, making proposals for the implementation of practices in order to improve the activities of the Unit;

8)       analysis of activities related to freshmen student life and assistance in the preparation of summary reports on the work of the Unit;

9)       participation in the processes of identification, assessment, management, monitoring of risks within the supervised area;

10)  temporary performs the duties (replaces) of the General manager during his/her  temporary absence (up to one month);

11)  timely and properly executes the tasks of the line manager and the University`s management;

12)  observes the requirements of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Employer`s internal documents;

13)  is responsible for exercising the labor and performance discipline;

14)  is responsible for ensuring the integrity of official documents, and prevention of the disclosure or leakage of confidential and business information, as well as information of restricted access in accordance with the legislation, Charter and internal documents of the Employer;  

15)  in case of dismissal, is responsible for timely transfer of all paper documentation, digital information, inventory to another employee as instructed by the line manager (to be certified by the act of acceptance-transfer).

Education :

Higher-professional, preferable from the higher education institutions with English language of instruction

Priority specializations:

- Management in the field of education and culture;

- Management and Business Administration

Work experience:

Five years min.

Minimum three years with master’s degree in the relevant area

Knowledge:

- Knowledge of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of education;

- knowledge of educational system of North America and Great Britain; 

- knowledge of MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint;

- fluent in English, Kazakh, Russian

Skills:

- change and project management skills;

- presentation preparation and realization skills;

- analytical abilities;

- coaching skills

Other requirements:

- commitment to the university goals and values;

- critical thinking;

- building effective relations;

- interpersonal skills;

- ability to work in team and independently;

- responsibility;

- distinguished leadership skills

Recruitment and selection process
Recruitment and selection at Nazarbayev University include the following process: preliminary selection based on experience and qualifications, assessments (e.g. technical skills/capabilities, aptitude, personality, work samples, in-basket exercises, and informal interviews), and motivation.

Formal interviews form the final stage of the selection process.
They are typically based on organizational values and behaviors and conducted in English.
You are encouraged to share your views and values  to identify how they fit into  Nazarbayev University core values