SAS Event & Communication Officer (Temporary – 7 Months)

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 SAS Event & Communication Officer is a full-time, temporary role within the Student Academic Support (SAS) team. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of SAS communications and events, with a strong focus on promoting student engagement and supporting academic success. The role plays a key part in maintaining the visibility of SAS services and coordinating impactful events during key academic periods such as Orientation and PSG Weeks.

 AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

1. Media, PR, and Communications

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communication plan to promote SAS services and initiatives.
• Maintain and manage SAS’s social media platforms, including content scheduling, posting, and analytics tracking.
• Collaborate with the SAS team to develop monthly PR calendars aligned with academic timelines and activities.

2. Content Development & Graphic Design

• Create engaging written and visual content for a variety of platforms, including social media, digital screens, newsletters, and campus-wide promotions.
• Design visually appealing graphics, banners, and promotional materials for SAS services and events in line with BUV branding guidelines.

3. Event Planning & Execution

• Lead the planning and coordination of SAS events during PSG Weeks, including identifying and inviting speakers, liaising with stakeholders, and managing logistics.
• Organise and execute SAS sessions during Orientation Week, ensuring new students are effectively introduced to available academic support services.
• Manage the execution of SAS-hosted workshops, recaps, and collaborative events with other departments.
• Oversee onsite logistics and ensure smooth delivery of all events.

4. Academic Support Projects Coordination

• Coordinate and manage Assessment Recap Sessions each semester by collecting student/faculty input, collaborating with relevant tutors, and ensuring timely delivery of sessions for challenging modules.
• Develop and organise Study Skills Workshops each semester, including ideation, speaker engagement, scheduling, promotion, and onsite facilitation.

5. Promotion & Student Engagement

• Develop and implement strategies to raise awareness of SAS services across the student body.
• Collaborate with student ambassadors, interns, and other academic or student support teams to maximise visibility and student participation.
• Collect student feedback and insights to improve future events and communications.

 POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

COMPETENCIES (knowledge, skills, and abilities)

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Education, or a related field
• Experience in event coordination and content creation (social media, graphic design)
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Proficiency in Canva, Adobe Suite, or other design tools

Desirable

• Prior experience working with students or in an educational environment
• Familiarity with higher education and academic support services

COMPETENCIES  (behavioural)

Essential

• Effective Communication
• Planning & Organising
• Creative thinking & innovation
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Kindness & Respect

Desirable

• Strategic Orientation & Leadership
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Inter-department Relationships

BENEFITS

• Highly competitive salary package (plus benefits) for Vietnamese and expatriate candidates depending on qualifications/experience;
• Annual leave, plus Xmas closure, public holidays;
• 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.

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.

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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