Officer, International Mobility Programme

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 Vietnam.
• Providing 5-star university campuses, learning spaces, and services.
• Including a Personal and Social Growth (PSG) Program that prepares students for the future of life and work.

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 role is to provide support to the International Office Manager (IOM) in designing, planning, executing & managing the Department’s mobility programs as well as operating BUV’s international mobility student support services.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Provide support to the IOM in designing, planning mobility programmes;
• Manage/provide direct consultations to prospective students and stakeholders (partners, parents…) about BUV mobility opportunities as assigned by IOM;
• Coordinate with relevant Departments (or stakeholders) to ensure smooth operation of student mobility programmes (including pre-admission process, pre-departure briefing, visa application procedures, on-arrival procedures, post-mobility procedures; …
• Implement mobility programme and activities within approved budget of each programme;
• Develop, implement the international student engagement activities/projects as assigned by IOM;
• Be responsible for managing mobility students’ information & data report for the Department as assigned by IOM;
• Assist IOM in developing, updating and managing the Department’s information resources & mobility programmes’ materials;
• Participate in organizing and supporting all mobility projects/ international mobility engagement events as assigned by IOM;
• Conduct market research when being assigned by IOM.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

COMPETENCIES (knowledge, skills, and abilities)

Essential 

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration/Management or Education Management or other related fields;
• Excellent English and Vietnamese verbal and written communication skills and listening skills;
• Experience in administration and event management from a multi-national organization;
• Good in Computer literacy skills : MS office applications (PPT., DOC., EXCEL., OUTLOOK);
• Good (at least be familiar) with Microsoft 365 (and its Applications);

Desirable

• Experience in international higher education & international cooperation department is an advantage;
• Preferrable skills: research and business analytical experience;
• Soft-skills: Public speaking/ presentation skills
• Language: Vietnamese, English (good or fluent all 4 skills)

Knowing Korean or Japanese or an EU-country language is an advantage

COMPETENCIES  (behavioural)

Essential 

• Effective Communication
• Customer & service orientation
• Planning & organizing
• Problem solving & decision making
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Results Orientation
• Creative thinking & innovation

Desirable 

• Relationship building & networking
• Time management

BENEFITS

• Highly competitive salary package (plus benefits) depending on qualifications/experience;
• 13th month Tet bonus (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;
• Transportation support;
• Business travel insurance;
• 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.

Interested candidates should prepare an up-to-date CV and application letter indicating for which position you 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.

Important Notice:

To strengthen communication and protect candidates from increasingly complex fraud risks, please note that BUV will never request any fees or payments during the recruitment process. Be cautious of scams that ask for money to apply.

The Human Resources Department (HRD) of BUV only uses the official email address hr@buv.edu.vn. If you are ever unsure about the authenticity of any information or request, kindly contact HRD at hr@buv.edu.vn or by phone at +84 2216 250 250 during office hours for verification and support.

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