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. Core features of Nazarbayev University include: academic freedom and institutional autonomy,both legally enshrined as Nazarbayev University operates under a special Law; predominantly internationally recruited faculty, English as the language of instruction and research; entirely merit-based admission and progression system; and integrated teaching and research starting at the undergraduate level. 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. Core features of Nazarbayev University include: academic freedom and institutional autonomy, both legally enshrined as Nazarbayev University operates under a special Law; predominantly internationally recruited faculty, English as the language of instruction and research; entirely merit-based admission and progression system; and integrated teaching and research starting at the undergraduate level.

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The senior manager performs the following duties and responsibilities:

1)      development of the concept "Residential Life";

2)      control over the maintenance and use of the Information System for managing the University's housing stock within the framework of internal regulatory documents, in terms of providing University students with housing;

3)      monitoring the implementation and evaluating the effectiveness of the "Residential Life" concept;

4)      organizing and controlling the implementation of program activities, including monitoring the program budget and analyzing the effectiveness of programs;

5)      coordination of activities of Resident Assistants selected among undergraduate students and Head Residents selected among graduate students;

6)      conducting trainings and advising Resident Assistant and Head Residents on their activities;

7)      monitoring and analysis of the performance of Resident Assistants and Head Residents;

8)      developing a community development plan on the campus of the University (developing a sense of belonging to the community; creating a friendly, respectful and inclusive environment, etc.);

9)      preparation of proposals to the director of the Department for the improvement of Student Life, including living and recreation conditions for students on campus of the University;

10)  promoting the involvement of faculty  in the organization of extracurricular activities of students on the campus of the University;

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

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

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

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

15)  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;  

16)  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).

Work Experience:

Bachelor: Five years min.
Minimum three years with master`s degree in the relevant area

Education

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

Qualifications

Priority specializations:

- Management in education;

- Law;

- Humanities

Work experience

Required work experience is defined in accordance with standard qualifications for administrative positions at the autonomous organization of education Nazarbayev University.

Successful working experience in the service industry, service organization, hotel business or service is preferable

Professional competencies

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

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

- projects management skills;

- couching and mentoring skills;

- educational work skills;

- knowledge of MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint;

- fluent in English, Kazakh, Russian

Personal skills

 - Nazarbayev University competency model;

- commitment to the university goals and values;

- critical thinking;

- building effective relations;

- interpersonal skills;

- ability to work in team;

- 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