Careers

Effective Date: November 2023

Position Title: Career Development Officer

Type: Full-time

Department: Career Development Office, Tashkent Campus

How to Apply: Submit a resume to uzcareers@webster.edu  

Reports to: Director of Admissions and Marketing

 

General Statement of Duties: 

This position works with faculty, staff, students, and area employers including businesses, nonprofit and governmental organizations to manage and expand a robust internship program. Internship work involves supporting existing internships and building new ones with area employers and community partners. They will also work with faculty and students to match Webster students with appropriate opportunities. The coordinator interviews and coaches students through the process and assists faculty mentors. The coordinator maintains a database of potential internship sites, manages the internship web-based portals, and analyzes internship data.

Primary Duties Performed:

Student Engagement

• Recruits, counsels, and places students in career-related internships.
• Conducts and organizes events in support of internship connections between students, employers, faculty, and staff.
• Facilitates employer recruitment of students by identifying and referring eligible students for internship opportunities.
• Facilitates assessment of student success in internships and quality/outcomes for employers.

Faculty Engagement

• Serves as the central contact for internship and workplace learning experiences as deemed appropriate by the academic program.
• Works collaboratively with faculty to identify internship opportunities.

Employer Engagement

• Serves as a liaison with employers seeking internships.
• Initiate internship opportunities with employers that align with college academic programs.
• Monitor the quality of placements and conduct site visits.

Other

• Develop and maintain the technology necessary to carry out a successful internship program.
• Develop collateral material for the internship program for all stakeholders.
• Contribute to the overall success of career development by performing other duties and responsibilities in the department as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Student Engagement.
• Recruits, counsels, and places students in career-related internships.
• Conducts and organizes events in support of internship connections between students, employers, faculty, and staff.
• Facilitates employer recruitment of students by identifying and referring eligible students for internship opportunities.
• Facilitates assessment of student success in internships and quality/outcomes for employers.
• Faculty Engagement
• Serves as the central contact for internship and workplace learning experiences as deemed appropriate by the academic program.
• Works collaboratively with faculty to identify internship opportunities.
• Employer Engagement
• Serves as a liaison with employers seeking internships.
• Initiate internship opportunities with employers that align with college academic programs.
• Monitor the quality of placements and conduct site visits.
• Develop and maintain the technology necessary to carry out a successful internship program.
• Develop collateral material for the internship program for all stakeholders.
•  Contribute to the overall success of career development by performing other duties and responsibilities in the department as assigned.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong O365 Skills, including Excel
• Strong understanding of student career development needs
• Ability to motivate, influence, and develop students
• Belief in the university values of students-first, learning, diversity and inclusion, and global citizenship

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Strong command of the English Language 
• International education experience
• Demonstrated student leadership experience
• Progressively, responsible experience in career development, internships or a related field

 

Job Title: University Human Resources Manager and Staff Trainer

Department: Human Resources

How to Apply: Submit a resume to uzcareers@webster.edu  

Reports to: Director of Operations and Finance

 

Webster University

Webster University is a prestigious American university known for its commitment to academic excellence, research, and community engagement. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where our faculty and staff are empowered to excel in their respective roles.

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced individual to join our Human Resources team as the University Human Resources Manager and Staff Trainer. This role is critical in ensuring the success and well-being of our university staff by providing professional guidance, training, and support to facilitate a positive working environment.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 1. Employee Relations:

- Serve as a primary point of contact for faculty and staff regarding HR-related inquiries and concerns.

- Mediate conflicts and work to maintain a positive and respectful working environment.

- Promote employee engagement and a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

 

2. Performance Management:

- Develop and implement performance appraisal processes and tools.

- Provide guidance to faculty, supervisors and staff on performance expectations, feedback and improvement plans.

- Assist in identifying training and development opportunities to enhance performance.

 

3. Data Analysis and Reporting:

- Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and data.

- Prepare reports on HR metrics, trends, and key performance indicators.

- Use data to identify areas for improvement and inform strategic decision-making.

 

4. Staff Training and Development:

- Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive training programs for university faculty and staff, including onboarding, skills development and leadership training.

- Assess the training needs of various departments and tailor training initiatives accordingly.

- Stay updated on best practices in staff development and implement innovative training methods and tools.

 

5. HR Policy and Compliance:

- Ensure that university policies and procedures are communicated effectively to staff.

- Monitor and address compliance with Uzbekistan national laws, and university regulations and policies.

- Provide guidance and support to departments in matters related to staff performance, conduct and grievance resolution.

 

6. Recruitment and Selection:

- Collaborate with hiring managers to develop job descriptions and specifications.

- Participate in the recruitment and selection process by conducting interviews and providing guidance on best practices.

- Assist in the orientation of new hires to facilitate their integration into the university community.

 

7. Other duties as assigned by the management from time to time.

 

Qualifications: 

- Master’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field (preferably in a university).

- A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Human Resources Management, staff training and development.

- Proficiency in HR software and systems.

- Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations in Uzbekistan.

- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.

- A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

- Excellent communication skills in Uzbek, Russian and English.

 

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter and three professional references.

 

Webster University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

 

Effective Date: November 2023

Position Title: HR Officer

Department: HR Office, Tashkent Campus

How to Apply: Submit a resume to uzcareers@webster.edu 

Please include "[Job Title]" in the subject line of your email

 

General Statement of Duties:

As an HR Officer, she/he plays a pivotal role in the human resources department. Responsible for a variety of HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and HR compliance. The ideal candidate is an organized, detail-oriented, and approachable individual who can effectively communicate with employees at all levels. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recruitment and Onboarding: Manage the full recruitment cycle, from job postings and candidate screening to interviews and onboarding. Provide a positive onboarding experience for new employees.
• Employee Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries, concerns, and conflict resolution. Promote a positive workplace culture and resolve HR issues fairly and in a timely manner.
• HR Compliance: Stay current with labor laws and regulations while ensuring company compliance. Implement and revise HR policies and procedures as necessary.
• Records Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, including personnel files, time and attendance records, and HR databases.
• Training and Development: Coordinate training and development initiatives by identifying employee skill gaps and helping to close them.
• Benefits Administration: Administering employee benefit programs, including health insurance, pension plans, and vacation policies.
• Reporting: Prepare HR reports and data analysis to support HR decision making and strategy.
• Recruitment and Onboarding: Manage the full recruitment cycle, from job postings and candidate screening to interviews and onboarding. Provide a positive onboarding experience for new employees.
• Employee Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries, concerns, and conflict resolution. Promote a positive workplace culture and resolve HR issues fairly and in a timely manner.
• HR Compliance: Stay current with labor laws and regulations while ensuring company compliance. Implement and revise HR policies and procedures as necessary.
• Records Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, including personnel files, time and attendance records, and HR databases. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• 3 years of relevant HR experience.
• Strong command of the English Language
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.

 

Effective Date: January 2024

Position Title: Marketing and PR Officer

Type: Full-time

Department: Department of Admissions and Marketing

How to Apply: Submit a resume to uzcareers@webster.edu

  

Summary

This position is responsible for the daily operations of Webster University in Tashkent’s Department of Admissions and Marketing (Department), vendor relations, budget and overall marketing and communication plans. Requires close working relationships with WUT’s senior and mid-level leadership, vendors, media and community members.

Primary Duties Performed

• Works directly with the Director of Admissions and Marketing (Director) of Webster University in Tashkent. 
• Develop and execution of the marketing strategy for the campus.
• Increasing brand awareness.
• Creation and overseeing branding, advertising, and promotional campaigns.
• Establish positioning, identify target audiences and develop marketing plans with specific objectives across different channels and segments.
• Analyze customer insights, consumer trends, market analysis and marketing best practices to build successful strategies.
• Create/collect and build reports about the completion of the tasks of the Department and report back to Director on a weekly, monthly, and yearly basis. 
• Create, maintain and conduct analytics reporting across multiple platforms and extract key insights for future campaign development and go-to-market strategies, complete with formal proposals and recommendations on tactics.
• Active assisting and participation in building recruitment strategy and attending recruitment events in regions.
• Assists and advises members of the University community regarding public relations issues, and assists administrative officers in planning and formulating policies, strategies and responses relative to institutional issues and crisis management.
• Provides public relations information to the University community and its constituencies, plans and directs the development and communication of information designed to keep the public informed of the University's programs, accomplishments or points of view.
• Supervises the production, delivery, distribution and payment of University publications such as University catalogs, printed program brochures, news and other media reports.
• Writes, edits, and reviews public relations materials including news releases, articles, speeches, and online information services; develops marketing and public relations materials for designated University client departments.
• Designs, writes scripts, and oversees production of audio/video and/or printed promotional and public affairs materials; may supervise production budgets.
• Plans, develops, and/or coordinates the production of University publications.
• Assists in the coordination and guidance of the work of other marketing staff, as appropriate.
• Participates as appropriate in the planning, development and/or implementation of web-based and other emerging communication technologies, methods, resources, concepts and standards, within overall goals and parameters set by senior management.
• Coordinates and facilitates on-site publicity activities and related services, which may include photographic services.
• Assists with major University events, such as commencement.
• Provide back-up social media support.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Director.

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong O365 Skills, including Excel
• Strong understanding of communication platforms, such as Constant Contact, Hootsuite, and social media
• Ability to motivate, influence and inform students
• Belief in the University values of students-first, learning, diversity and inclusion, and global citizenship

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, master’s preferred
• Exceptional command of the English Language (IELTS 7+)
• Fluency in the Uzbek language (written and communications skills)
• International education experience
• Demonstrated student leadership experience
• Progressively responsible experience in marketing, media, or public relations field

 

Position Title: Digital Content Specialist and Community Manager

Department: Office of Marketing and Public Relations, Tashkent Campus

How to Apply: Submit a resume to uzcareers@webster.edu

General Statement of Duties:

The Digital Content Specialist will create, build and optimize content across multiple channels with a goal of maximizing user engagement. This individual knows how to leverage different forms of content, enjoys helping others tell their stories and is passionate about content and building communities across multiple platforms. Working closely and reporting to the Director of Admissions and Marketing, this person is an integral member of the marketing team for WUT and is responsible for digital marketing, website content development, writing news articles, and marketing various educational initiatives. The ideal candidate has an engaging presentation style, advanced English language skills, and strong production skills. This person must be able to occasionally work in the evenings.

Summary of Duties:

• 35% social media communication
• 20% social media content development
• 25% video production
• 10% photo shooting/editing
• 10% other

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a shared content calendar to foster collaboration and showcase all content topics in one place.
• Manage content creation activities for multiple channels including websites, blog, social media channels, mobile apps and e-newsletters.
• Lead efforts to identify new content/communication opportunities, re-purpose existing content and recommend creative ways to provide more meaningful user experiences and efficient processes.
• Perform day-to-day website updates, work with translators on multilingual content, and recommend enhancements to support marketing strategy and optimize customer experience.
• Manage digital/social media campaign execution schedules and tasks. Track and measure the success of campaigns by using reporting and analytics.
• Write and edit clear, search engine-optimized copy and video scripts.
• Manage digital asset strategy, focusing on how digital assets are stored and managed for the future and used to feed respective channels.
• Checking social and digital accounts daily for alerts and mentions, responding accordingly. Connecting followers with appropriate university staff with courteous, informed, professional engagement.
• Meeting with the Student Services Teams to ideate and define creative, marketing and content goals.
• Developing content strategies to effectively reach the desired target audience and marketing goals.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT

Functional/Technical Skills

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Advanced English language skills to allow for excellent written and verbal communication (IELTS 7 minimum).
• International experience, preferably at a university.
• Advanced skills in Uzbek.
• Creative, motivated, self-starter that can work independently, but function as part of a team.
• Proficient in digital content production, content proofing and editing, SEM/SEO strategies, general web design and social media trends and best practices.
• Demonstrated success of social/digital content campaigns and programs that have helped drive growth and customer acquisition.
• Possesses a passion for storytelling and community building through written and visual communication.
• Creative thinker with the ability to generate interesting ideas for new content.
• Excellent project management skills required to organize and prioritize multiple projects and schedule and manage outside vendors and their deliverables.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to new technologies.
• Desire to evaluate and test new tools, resources, and strategies to increase efficiency and success.
• Good at Adobe Premier Pro and/or Davinci Resolve video editing software.
• Experience with content management systems and marketing automation platforms.
• Good knowledge of content and layout design tools such as Adobe InCopy, InDesign, Photoshop and the ability to create/edit short video contents.
• Proofreading and editing content before publishing.

Effective Date: January 2024

Position Title: Graduate Admission Officer

Department: Admissions Office, Tashkent Campus

How to Apply: Submit a resume to uzcareers@webster.edu  

 

Essential Duties: 

• Report directly to Graduate Admissions Coordinator;
• Serve as the main point of with prospective students and families about Webster Graduate Program offerings;
• Collating and maintaining potential graduate students information in the CRM Database;
• Answer all inquiries about graduate programs via a variety of modalities (phone, in-person, and online), offering high level of customer service to ensure a pleasant experience for applicants;
• Develop innovative communication strategies, recruitment strategies and enrollment plans in coordination with senior management to attract and enroll more students.
• Participate in all recruitment events, open houses, regional roadshows, school fairs, information sessions, exhibitions, school visits and off-campus events.
• Execute efficient and streamlined processes for all stages of the recruitment: inquiry, application, assessment, with a strong focus on the conversion of inquiries to Enrollment;
• Assis actively to promote Webster University programs and present a positive image of the Webster University and its activities both within the University environment;  
• Schedule and organize meetings/events and maintain agenda;
• Working closely with staff across departments to implement growth strategies;
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines;
• Perform Clerical Functions;
• Assist in supporting overall admission initiatives;
• Meeting with potential students and answering and making phone calls;
• Other duties as assigned.  

Functional/Technical Skills:

• English language skills (English, Uzbek and Russian languages are required)
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, mail-merge functions)
• Excellent human interaction skills that include working with a diverse and geographically dispersed student base
• Ability to effectively present information in a variety of modalities (online, webinars, face to face, group presentations, etc.)

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business
• 1-2+ years of sales and marketing experience
• Experience with a CRM Database preferred, but not required
• International educational experience preferred

 

Effective Date: January, 2024

Position Title: Undergraduate Admission Officer

Department: Admissions Office, Tashkent Campus

How to Apply: Submit a resume to uzcareers@webster.edu  

Reports to: Director of Admissions and Marketing

 

General Statement of Duties: 

To provide a responsive and efficient admissions service to prospective students, ensuring that all applicants receive comprehensive, impartial, and client-centered initial information and advice. The post-holder will be member of a team of admissions professionals with responsibility for the recruitment and admissions of students to the Webster University in Tashkent.  S/he will be working closely with academic staff across the University and will serve as liaison with high schools and applicants. S/he will also be expected to participate in recruitment activities such as Open Days and Higher Education conventions in a professional and flexible manner. This varied role requires the exercise of independent judgment and initiative, strong administrative and excellent interpersonal skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Report directly to the Director of Admissions and Marketing
• Promote Webster University programs and present a positive image of Webster University and its activities both within the university environment and outside it;
• Serve as the main point of contact for admissions-related questions from prospective students, their parents, teachers and advisers;
• Provide the highest quality customer service to the community in both a team and independent setting;
• Process incoming applications for all degree programs, checking qualifications, the validity of decisions and authenticity of results;
• Enter decisions and generate offers using the CRM system and other databases with the aim of 100% accuracy;
• Monitor the responses of applicants to decisions;
• Build and manage potential student database;
• Answer phone calls and emails, offering a high level of customer service to ensure a pleasant experience for applicants;
• Schedule and organize meetings/events and maintain agendas;
• Manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines;
• Assist in outreach efforts on behalf of multiple Webster teams;
• Slate application reviews
• Review and process all transfer students
• Data Manager – Keeps all the important data (enrollment numbers, office of admissions-related documents, reports)
• Assisting in recruitment.
• Assist in other duties as assigned
   

Functional/Technical Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• English language skills (English, Uzbek and Russian languages are required).
• Excellent human interaction skills that include working with a diverse and geographically dispersed student base.
• Ability to effectively present information in a variety of modalities (online, webinars, face to face, group presentations, etc.).
  

 

Effective Date: November 2023

Position Title: IT Officer

Department: IT, Tashkent Campus

How to Apply: Submit a resume to uzcareers@webster.edu

 

General Statement of Duties:  

Managing the technical support for Webster faculty, staff and students, coordinating the needs of users with technical standards, procedures, and requirements to provide reliable systems and consistent function. Managing and maintain Microsoft Active Directory (related to local campus), and engaging in system maintenance and operations support. This position reports to the Deputy Director. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates computer and mobile device technical support for University users in the areas of repair, troubleshooting, installation, maintenance, and testing of hardware/software, network connections and peripherals.
• Modifies hardware and software needs to provide optimal service and response to changing system requirements and environments.
• Manages and maintains Microsoft Active Directory (related to local campus).
• Build, configure, and troubleshoot software and hardware enhancements, application deployments and infrastructure upgrades. This includes managing the ESX VMware Infrastructure (Local campus ESX).
• Acts as quality-control monitor for desktop support issues, providing planning and organizing of procedures and policies which promote effective and efficient support.
• Support / Administer Enterprise Applications such as Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, 2FA.
• Maintains, configures and supports emails and calendar configurations/setups for mobile devices and desktop clients.
• Maintains, configures and supports remote control software/MDM (LANDesk/MAAS360) for desktops/laptops and mobile device clients.
• Acts as a technical resource in assisting users to resolve problems with equipment and data; implements solutions or notifies other areas as required. Researches, recommends, and implements new technologies, improvements, purchases, policies and procedures. Stays informed on latest developments and upcoming technologies which could impact the Webster System.
• Utilizes independent decision-making skills and project management expertise to manage technical projects from initiation through end of life. Activities include detailed planning, project control and status reporting, proactive team and resource coordination, and hands-on project guidance to ensure completion of assigned projects on schedule and within budget.
• Supports Webster-supported software packages, working in a team with other technical support people to standardize, test, and install these programs.
• Examines systems for security and runs protective software and procedures as needed for virus removal and information recovery/backup.  Updates operating system and protective software as needed.  Identifies needed protective measures from a systemic standpoint.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

 
QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT
Functional/Technical Skills*

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, MIS, Software Development, Computing or related field from an accredited university. Master’s degree is an asset.
• Advanced English language skills
• Extensive computer and peripheral troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of hardware and software tools for troubleshooting, as well as of resources for resolving known problems.
• Extensive knowledge of mobile devices and remote management tools.
• Basic knowledge of Azure Management.
• Strong skills in prioritizing and management of work load.
• Creative ability to deliver and assess student centered programming and retention initiatives
• Ability to think strategically, communicate effectively, plan, prioritize, and multi-task.
• Ability to effectively present information in a variety of modalities (online, webinars, face to face, group presentations, etc.).
• Basic working knowledge of scripting (PowerShell, command line).
• Must be able to consistently meet deadlines.
• Experience working with faculty, staff, and students in an educational (preferably higher-educational) setting.
• Excellent communications skills (both written and oral) with the ability to work with a diverse student body, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to effectively manage projects of medium to high process and technical complexity.

 

Effective Date: November 2023

Position Title: Executive Assistant to Directors

How to Apply: Submit a resume to uzcareers@webster.edu

 

General Statement of Duties:  

Reporting jointly to the Rector, Director of Admissions and Marketing, Director of Operations and Finance, and is responsible for performing administrative assistance duties of the highest level of responsibility, confidentiality, and sensitivity for the Directors and manages the clerical operations of the respective Offices. Work assignments require the incumbent to use a high degree of independence, discretion, and tact, and to exercise sound judgment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides administrative and technical assistance on a wide range of special projects as assigned by the directors and Rector.
• Makes high-level contacts of a sensitive nature regarding routine & non-routine issues internally and externally requiring a high degree of discretion and diplomacy and time sensitivity.
• Makes referrals to appropriate WUT office staff or provides requested information.
• Develops and manages a database of contacts, initiatives and assignments.
• Records minutes or notes of meetings as required.
• Reviews, proofreads, edits and translates documents as required. 
• Attends required meetings and translates during the meetings between attendees. 
• Maintains the directors' and Rector’s calendar; schedules appointments, meetings, and other commitments; assists the directors in managing their time effectively.
• Acts as a liaison between the Directors and the senior staff of the campus on matters related to scheduling of meetings, events, and other commitments, status of information requests, and other designated administrative support projects.
• Develops and implements procedures for preparing, receiving, and processing official documents and correspondence in accordance with policies, and administrative deadlines.
• Screens telephone calls and visitors to the Rector's Office for urgency and nature of business; refers calls not requiring the Rector's attention to appropriate staff/office or personally responds to inquiries, as well as alerts the Rector accordingly.
• Makes domestic and foreign travel arrangements, prepares itineraries and compiles travel vouchers, and maintains relevant travel records 
• Reviews incoming correspondence for nature of business and urgency;
• Highlights items of special interest to the directors’ Office; directs items to appropriate staff or personally responds to routine matters.
• Drafts and/or edits correspondence such as letters, personal acknowledgments,
• Reports, and other materials based on verbal instructions or own initiative using word processing, spreadsheet.
• Represents, communicates, and engages with Webster University (STL) as assigned.
• Assists and supports the directors relative to other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Functional/Technical Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• English language skills (English, Uzbek and Russian languages are required).
• Excellent human interaction skills that include working with a diverse and geographically dispersed student base.
• bility to effectively present information in a variety of modalities (online, webinars, face to face, group presentations, etc.).

Position Title: Wellness Counselor

Type: Full-time

Number of Positions: 1

How to Apply: Submit a resume to uzcareers@webster.edu and include the job title in the subject line.

Job Description

Wellness Counselor is to provide professional psychological counseling to student, staff and faculty of WUT on demand. Duties of the Wellness Counselor include:

• Provide counseling related to students issues.
• Work with culturally diverse populations (especially racial, sexual orientation, international).
• Be a resource for staff and faculty that may need psychological or emotional therapy.
• Design and delivery of psycho-educational, in-services and skills-building workshops as needed.
• Respond to emergency situations and works in conjunction with other University staff in dealing with student crises. Required to carry a cell phone and be on call 24 hours a day in case of emergencies. May require some evening and weekend hours.
• Serve as the advocate for survivors of sexual offenses. This includes providing support, information and counseling to survivors and acting as liaison to other campus departments and community agencies.
• Provide training for peer support personnel and faculty/staff members.
• Act as a consultant to administrators regarding student mental health issues and problems.
• Maintain confidential files and progress notes.
• Assist the Student Affairs Coordinator with the coordination of new student orientation and related retention-oriented activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong O365 skills, including Excel.
• Strong understanding of student development theory.
• Ability to motivate, influence and develop student leaders.
• Above average event management skills, including project management, event execution, setting and maintaining budgets, and report.
• Above average empathy skills.
• Creativity and Innovation.
• Belief in the university values of students-first, learning, diversity & inclusion, and global citizenship.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree/Master’s degree.
• Strong command of the English Language (IELTS 6.5+).
• International education experience.
• Demonstrated student leadership experience.
• Previous experience serving on a student board or governance body.

Position Title: Undergraduate Advisor

Type: Full-time

Department: Office of Academic Affairs

Number of Positions: 2

How to Apply: Submit a resume to uzcareers@webster.edu and include the job title in the subject line.

Job Description

As an undergraduate advisor, this position serves as the Advising Officer of the Tashkent campus and reports to the Vice-Rector for Academics. Advisors provide high-quality academic advising to Webster University students. Advisors assist students in the creation of educational plans that promote student success, align with the student’s academic and career goals, and follow academic curriculum requirements. Advisors are expected to understand, interpret and communicate academic policy and procedure to both students and colleagues across the institution. Proactive advising approaches focused on student retention and completion are integral and advisors may engage in intrusive advising and continuous follow-up to at-risk students. By building relationships with academic units and other academic/student development partners, advisors can guide and refer students to appropriate resources. Advisors obtain and share knowledge across multiple disciplines. Advisors are responsible to their students, their institution, their professional practice, for involving others, to higher education, and to themselves.

The mission of advising is to empower students to achieve their academic and professional goals while providing comprehensive advising tools and resources to the Webster University community. The Advisor is responsible for academic advising matters; the focus and pertinence of this work is on academic quality and student success.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating undergraduate scheduling, advising and registration, including through the usage of all applicable University systems, such as CX/CARS, Starfish and Qualtrics, and through the registrar, program leaders and others applicable in Academic Affairs.
• Monitor and participate in recruitment, registration and retention initiatives, activities and reports relative to data-driven decision-making.
• Assist in ensuring undergraduate academic policies and procedures.
• Assist with student academic performance, progression and success, including warnings, probations, dismissals and reinstatements.
• Assist in undergraduate faculty and student success training and development workshops/meetings, including orientations, registration and admit days.
• Provide accurate academic advising to students, both in person, virtually and in all communications, including entering student schedules/changes into CX.
• Develop broad skills that apply to all applicable undergraduate programs, but may be assigned to a specific program or school/college.
• Assist students in developing educational plans that are consistent with academic and professional goals of student.
• Provide students with accurate information about academic progression and degree.

Requirements

• Teach advisees skills and knowledge to promote student retention and success.
• Assist students in overcoming educational concerns and seeking educational opportunities.
• Help students access campus resources that will increase academic success and refer students to appropriate campus resources, including globally and digitally.
• Assist in evaluation and determining student transfer of credits.
• Review, collect, and utilize data about student academic and educational needs, performance, retention, completion and concerns.
• Acquire and share knowledge across multiple academic disciplines, including GCP and ESL.
• Understand, interpret and communicate undergraduate academic and programmatic policy and procedure.
• Collaborate with faculty and other service units across campus and serve as a resource for other advisors, faculty and University colleagues, particularly in academic affairs.
• Engage in career advising and coordination with career development.
• Participate in events as well as the recruitment activities.
• Contribute to the vision of Webster University and Academic Advising.
• Understand and attention to student development and relevant theories.
• Assist the Vice-Rector of Academics relative to other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications, Preferred

• Advanced degree (master's)
• Ability to cultivate and maintain supportive internal relationships with Webster team, and the various constituents of Webster University Tashkent
• Ability to work collaboratively on shared strategic goals with academic and administrative leaders.
• Experience in international higher education, including overseeing degree-granting locations abroad.
• Commitment to high quality, innovative, S-style student-centered learning and to providing students with transformative education for individual excellence and global citizenship.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion and demonstrated ability to work successfully in a diverse, multi-cultural, complex international organization
• Excellent communication skills, including public speaking, persuasive speaking and presentation skills; ability to advocate for Webster University, its students, faculty and programs.
• Fluency in English (required).
• Must possess or be able to obtain employment credentials required to work in Uzbekistan.

Position Title: Instructor of Film and Video Production

Type: Full-time

How to Apply: Submit your CV and fill out an application

Required Qualifications and Skills

1. Must be able to teach offline (on campus) at Webster Tashkent. Special arrangements may be made for international faculty moving to Uzbekistan for this assignment. Details on request.
2. Master’s degree or a bachelor’s degree plus five years of experience in the video production business is also required. Proven professional experience in video production is a must.
3. English at a professional fluency is required.
4. Must be capable of working autonomously in the areas of videography (camera or multi-camera with sync sound) using stabilizers (Ronin or other), 3-point lighting, and must be able to direct others in a larger crew is needed.
5. Must be proficient in DIT (digital image transfer), editing projects in Adobe Premiere and AfterEffects.
6. Integrate all video and audio components in the new video studio on campus; podcast and radio facilities.
7. Be able to produce and direct a multi-camera shoot with several camera-persons, audio engineer and video-switching engineer.
8. Familiarity and production experience with the following equipment and systems:
   1. Sony cameras; 6500, 6600, A7Siii, FS5, FX6 (or the majority of these).
   2. Zoom Recorder H4N.
   3. Ronin, (DJI) Stabilizers, ability to learn Osmo, Manfroto and Moza.
   4. Adobe Suite, primarily Premiere, AfterEffects, Photoshop, Lightroom.
   5. Video Studio Configuration and Integration: Control Room Setup; Black Magic Multi-Camera Switcher; Wireless Headset operation (x6); Wireless Multi-camera Transmission; Audio Mixing and Microphone equipment; Basic Lighting setup.
   6. Familiarity with Windows workstations (primarily), but also Mac workstations, and cross platform translation.
   7. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word; Excel; Outlook.

Courses to be Taught

1. FTVP 1100 Produce and Direct
2. FTVP 1200 Camera and Light
3. FTVP 1300 Edit and Color
4. FTVP 1400 Graphics and Effects
5. EPMD 1000 Introduction to Media Production
6. PHOTO 1010 Digital Basic Photography

Other courses may also be offered depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Webster University in Tashkent is currently accepting applications for adjunct faculty in the following fields:

• accounting
• business
• business law
• computer programming
• computer science
• data analytics
• economics
• entrepreneurship
• finance
• information technology
• international relations
• journalism
• management
• marketing
• media studies
• psychology
• public relations
• sociology
• statistics
• sustainability studies