Specialist (Residential Life and Housing) (grade 11)

  • Full-time
  • Department: Department of Student Services
  • Job Type: Administrative staff

Company Description

Nazarbayev University, a modern and rapidly developing university located in the heart of Eurasia – Astana 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 – Astana 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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Job Description

The following functions are assigned on the specialist:

1) placement of students in the dormitories and assistance to the Manager (on the issues of the dormitories) in coordinating the activities of the Resident assistants in the dormitories of the University;

2) participation in solving various issues and problems of students related to living on the territory of the University;

3) assisting in the organization of extracurricular student events in the dormitories of the University and attracting students to the organization of events;

4) assistance in the analysis of activities related to the residence of students, assistance in the preparation of summary reports on the work of the Division;

5) participation in the implementation of coordination over the observance by students of the Dormitory Rules, the Student Code of Conduct and other internal regulatory documents of the University;

6) preparation of proposals to the head of the Division for the improvement of student life, including living conditions and recreation of students on the campus of the University;

7) timely and high-quality distribution of information material related to student life (announcements, posters, etc.) in the dormitory.

Qualifications

Work Experience

Bachelor: One-year min.
No working experience with master`s degree in the relevant area

Qualifications

Priority specializations:

- Education and Management Administration;

- Law;

- Human sciences

Work experience

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

Professional competencies

 - Analytical skills;

- reports and analytical notes preparation 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;

- interpersonal skills;

- ability to work in team;

- teamwork skills in international environment;

- ability to handle stress

Additional Information

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