Careers

June 2026

• Dept: Academics
• Position Title: Department Head

About the Role

The Department Head (hereinafter "Head") provides academic and administrative leadership for an assigned degree program, ensuring curricular integrity, student success and alignment with Webster University’s global standards. The role of the Head is to provide significant academic leadership: lead, manage, train and develop programs and ensure academic quality and student success in teaching, learning, service and scholarship.

Within the area of the specific program(s), the Head supervises, coordinates, communicates and advises the discipline faculty, serves the students registered for courses and degrees, focuses on course and program outcomes, maintains the highest possible relevance, quality and variety of course content, whether within a Major or Minor.

All Heads are required to demonstrate vision and leadership, while empowering colleagues to implement programmatic strategies, policies and goals. They are expected to actively commit to recruitment, registration and retention of students. This position is expected to be an integral part of a multi-disciplinary cooperative team including Heads of all other programs.

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Head of Academics
• Cooperates with: QA and FD Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Support and implement the institutional policies and objectives of Webster University in Tashkent and maintain appropriate academic standards in line with Higher Learning Commission and programmatic accreditations, while also meeting recognition and compliance requirements of country of operation (where appropriate).
• Perform and act as:
  • Manager: evaluate all faculty within administered programs, participate in recruitment, selection, credentialing of faculty following the campus policies.
  • Academic program leader: assess, advance and revise programs and course schedules.
  • Discipline experts: work with Registrar Office and the Academic Advising Office to conduct (new and returning) student registration in applicable courses and also ensure that students understand the discipline’s knowledge and skills in courses as experts in the field, including relative to course and program content, internships, research, and workforce development.
  • Lead academic discipline specific student events and clubs in coordination with student services.
  • Represent program(s) and University and develop relations with local and international organizations and businesses.
  • Play an active part in recruitment efforts.
  • Program representative: Serve as the contact point for administrative services.

Management Tasks

Work collaboratively within the programmatic areas and across all Webster University in Tashkent programs on key institutional and strategic areas.

• Collaboration with other Department Heads.
• Participation of the evaluation, review and hiring of faculty, including course credentialing, and ensuring contractual obligations, e.g., number and kind of courses or disciplines taught every academic term, research and publications achieved within the program tracking services to community performed.
• Manage coverage, replacement and follow-up in case of absence of faculty.
• Set and monitor programmatic goals, in line with university strategy and objectives, and manage programmatic annual budget (including control and validation of expenses and documented recommendations to help establish budgets), yearly preparation, in the Fall.
  • Efficient/Optimized course and program planning as well as program reviews as required.
  • Needs to hire or replace faculty (permanent and part-time).
  • Program(s) co-curricular activities, events and clubs.
  • Faculty and student orientations, onboarding and Advising/Registration Days.
• Participate in the annual performance review process: conduct faculty assessments, provide their own annual performance review to the Head of Academics (by end of Spring 2 term of each academic year).
• Provide annual program assessment to the Head of Academics.
• Promote, implement and contribute to updating academic processes, protocols and academic policies, including making recommendations.
• Contribute to align priorities and strategy of the program(s) within Webster University Worldwide Network.
• Contribute to the QA efforts by efficiently driving the assessment and quality assurance policies of the program(s), including assessment cycles, learning outcomes reporting and preparation of accreditation evidence for both U.S. (HLC) and local regulatory bodies, in cooperation with the QA and FD Office.
• Support the development of partnerships to support enrollment, grants and program development.
• Plans, manages and provides relevant recommendations regarding the budget of the program to meet annual program goals and objectives.
• Issue program(s) reports.

Academic Tasks

• Programs
  • Make all necessary recommendations to the Head of Academics for approval regarding the programmatic line and objectives, along the University strategy and objectives and via the approval of the Rector.
  • Support program and curriculum reviews and developments, liaise with other Webster campuses as requested, contributes actively to course and syllabus reviews (cancellations, changes, new, scheduling), and provides yearly program and personnel review to Head of Academics, by June.
• Teaching and Faculty
  • Support course planning, advising and community services, plus recruitment, integration, development and supervision of program faculty (full-time and part-time), including adjunct oversight, course assignments and peer observation processes; provides teaching performance appraisals and course evaluation feedback; initiates, conducts and monitors progress plan; optimizes pedagogical work (course outcomes, updating of texts and teaching materials). Acts as primary point of reference for program faculty.
  • At their own discretion, may engage in teaching activities of up to a maximum of 6 credits per semester, subject to the availability of suitable opportunities within the University. Any such teaching engagement shall be formalized through a separate service contract, which is legally distinct from and independent of their employment in a Head capacity. Head shall not be entitled to additional compensation for directed studies, internships or the supervision and review of graduate and undergraduate theses (up to a maximum of two per semester). Any remuneration for teaching beyond these provisions shall be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Head of Academics and Human Resources.
• Community Services Students
  • Meet with the undergraduate and graduate students on a regular basis and advises them on their study plans or degree audits in accordance with academic policies and procedures.
  • Actively participate and support reflections and actions related to students’ academic matriculation, progression and success, while also helping ensure retention targets are monitored.
  • Be available for students (during office hours) for academic/classroom related issues.
• Events and Conferences
  • Within the budget, organizes (through Student Affairs and its processes) and supervises all programmatic conferences and/or symposia; creates strategic events, liaises with marketing and media services.
  • Pursues institutional outreach of business partners and other organizations in Tashkent and more extensively in Uzbekistan, lead the organization towards focused academic programmatic events or conferences.
• Policies and Committees
  • Deals with conduct and disciplinary issues concerning faculty and students, when assigned by the Head of Academics (meetings, workshops, committees, adjudication).
  • Supports and implements campus policies and contributes to making sure everyone does in their program and properly uses relevant tools and makes relevant recommendations.
  • Contributes to campus-wide strategic planning initiatives and represents the program in faculty governance and committee work (e.g., EMC, etc.).
  • Leads and supports faculty research activities in alignment with institutional and programmatic Research Statements.
  • Undertakes additional relevant assignments designated by the Head of Academics.

Administrative Tasks

• Promotes academic supporting tools.
• Reviews and monitors instructor course preparation in WorldClassroom (Canvas) and physical classroom presence to ensure courses meet academic quality standards and delivery policies, including syllabus, textbooks and information, and student attendance, participation, assignments, grades and communication.
• Supervises the maintenance or development of WorldClassroom course shells for each course within the program.
• Assists in ensuring undergraduate academic policies and grading standards, including instructor grade usage, entry and compliance.
• Work with students, career development and the community to design and set up internship and job placements. Locate other opportunities for professional development in the community for students, including developing partnerships with key professional organizations.
• Attend community events and marketing or recruiting opportunities to represent the program.
• Identify grant possibilities and support proposals development.
• Support the updating and the development of programmatic academic media, the website and promotional materials, including in their own promotional participation.
• Expected to hold published office hours of a minimum of 24 hours per week during the working day and spread over at least 3 days. They will also be required to hold two program meetings per semester per program administered and submit a written report to the Head of Academics.

Objectives

• Support program review, analysis and provide recommendations every year to Head of Academics, prior to June on course scheduling, cancellations, changes or new courses (aiming for a minimum average of 15 students per class, graduation required only directed studies, and core courses offered by regularly approved faculty).
• Perform adjunct faculty review, analysis and provide feedback every year, prior to June (promotes participation to professional development sessions, formally addresses severe issues with a copy to Human Resources).
• Organize and chair faculty meetings at least once a term, with focus, agenda and minutes.
• Contribute to faculty days, new students’ orientation, advising and registration days, and welcome weeks.
• Contributes to enrollment and retention (participation and leadership in conferences, registration-focused events, direct support to Admissions’ efforts for undergraduate and graduate student recruitment).

Requirements and Qualifications

• Terminal degree in a relevant field required.
• Demonstrated experience in higher education teaching and academic administration.
• Professional proficiency in English.

What We Offer — Compensation

• Their duties are to primarily provide and develop teaching and learning service, research, and faculty and student success, as well as service to the community.
• The benefits, rights and obligations are described in the Employee Handbook.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following materials to: tashkentfaculty@webster.edu 

• Updated curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter indicating the position you are applying for
• Copies of relevant academic credentials (degrees, diplomas and academic transcripts; if transcripts are not in English, please provide official English translations)
• Preferably, two examples of previously taught syllabi
• List of publications (if applicable)
• Contact information for two professional references

June 2026

• Dept: Academics
• Position Title: Deputy Department Head

About the Role

The Deputy Department Head (hereinafter "Deputy") supports the Department Head (hereinafter "Head") in providing academic and administrative leadership for an assigned degree program, ensuring curricular integrity, student success and alignment with Webster University’s global standards, and deputizes for the Head during periods of absence. The Deputy performs the duties described below in support of, and as delegated by, the Head; where these responsibilities refer to the Head, the Deputy carries them out in that supporting capacity. The role is to provide significant academic leadership: help lead, manage, train and develop programs and ensure academic quality and student success in teaching, learning, service and scholarship.

Within the area of the specific program(s), the Head supervises, coordinates, communicates and advises the discipline faculty, serves the students registered for courses and degrees, focuses on course and program outcomes, maintains the highest possible relevance, quality and variety of course content, whether within a Major or Minor.

All Heads are required to demonstrate vision and leadership, while empowering colleagues to implement programmatic strategies, policies and goals. They are expected to actively commit to recruitment, registration and retention of students. This position is expected to be an integral part of a multi-disciplinary cooperative team including Heads of all other programs.

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Department Head
• Cooperates with: QA and FD Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Support and implement the institutional policies and objectives of Webster University in Tashkent and maintain appropriate academic standards in line with Higher Learning Commission and programmatic accreditations, while also meeting recognition and compliance requirements of country of operation (where appropriate).
• Perform and act as:
  • Manager: evaluate all faculty within administered programs, participate in recruitment, selection, credentialing of faculty following the campus policies.
  • Academic program leader: assess, advance and revise programs and course schedules.
  • Discipline experts: work with Registrar Office and the Academic Advising Office to conduct (new and returning) student registration in applicable courses and also ensure that students understand the discipline’s knowledge and skills in courses as experts in the field, including relative to course and program content, internships, research and workforce development.
  • Lead academic discipline specific student events and clubs in coordination with student services.
  • Represent program(s) and University and develop relations with local and international organizations and businesses.
  • Play an active part in recruitment efforts.
  • Program representative: Serve as the contact point for administrative services.

Management Tasks

Work collaboratively within the programmatic areas and across all Webster University in Tashkent programs on key institutional and strategic areas.

• Collaboration with other Department Heads and Deputies.
• Participation of the evaluation, review and hiring of faculty, including course credentialing, and ensuring contractual obligations, e.g., number and kind of courses/disciplines taught every academic term, research and publications achieved within the program tracking services to community performed.
• Manage coverage, replacement and follow-up in case of absence of faculty.
• Set and monitor programmatic goals, in line with university strategy and objectives, and manage programmatic annual budget (including control and validation of expenses and documented recommendations to help establish budgets), yearly preparation, in the Fall.
  • Efficient/Optimized course and program planning as well as program reviews as required.
  • Needs to hire or replace faculty (permanent and part-time).
  • Program(s) co-curricular activities, events and clubs.
  • Faculty and student orientations, onboarding and Advising/Registration Days.
• Participate in the annual performance review process: support faculty assessments, and provide their own annual performance review to the Department Head (by end of Spring 2 term of each academic year).
• Support and provide annual program assessment to the Head.
• Promote, implement and contribute to updating academic processes, protocols and academic policies, including making recommendations.
• Contribute to align priorities and strategy of the program(s) within Webster University Worldwide Network.
• Contribute to the QA efforts by efficiently driving the assessment and quality assurance policies of the program(s), including assessment cycles, learning outcomes reporting and preparation of accreditation evidence for both U.S. (HLC) and local regulatory bodies, in cooperation with the QA and FD Office.
• Support the development of partnerships to support enrollment, grants and program development.
• Plans, manages and provides relevant recommendations regarding the budget of the program to meet annual program goals and objectives.
• Issue program(s) reports.

Academic Tasks

• Programs
  • Make all necessary recommendations to the Head of Academics for approval regarding the programmatic line and objectives of managed programs, along the University strategy and objectives and via the approval of the Rector.
  • Support program and curriculum reviews and developments, liaise with other Webster campuses as requested, contributes actively to course and syllabus reviews (cancellations, changes, new, scheduling), and provides yearly program and personnel review to Head of Academics, by June.
• Teaching and Faculty
  • Support course planning, advising and community services, plus recruitment, integration, development and supervision of program faculty (full-time and part-time), including adjunct oversight, course assignments and peer observation processes; provides teaching performance appraisals and course evaluation feedback; initiates, conducts and monitors progress plan; optimizes pedagogical work (course outcomes, updating of texts and teaching materials). Acts as primary point of reference for program faculty.
  • At their own discretion, may engage in teaching activities of up to a maximum of 6 credits per semester, subject to the availability of suitable opportunities within the University. Any such teaching engagement shall be formalized through a separate service contract, which is legally distinct from and independent of their employment in a Deputy capacity. Deputy shall not be entitled to additional compensation for directed studies, internships or the supervision and review of graduate and undergraduate theses (up to a maximum of two per semester). Any remuneration for teaching beyond these provisions shall be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Head of Academics and HR.
• Community Services Students
  • Meet with the undergraduate and graduate students on a regular basis and advises them on their study plans or degree audits in accordance with academic policies and procedures.
  • Actively participate and support reflections and actions related to students’ academic matriculation, progression and success, while also helping ensure retention targets are monitored.
  • Be available for students (during office hours) for academic/classroom related issues.
• Events and Conferences
  • Within the budget, organizes (through Student Affairs and its processes) and supervises all programmatic conferences and/or symposia; creates strategic events, liaises with marketing and media services.
  • Pursues institutional outreach of business partners and other organizations in Tashkent and more extensively in Uzbekistan, lead the organization towards focused academic programmatic events or conferences.
• Policies and Committees
  • Deals with conduct and disciplinary issues concerning faculty and students, when assigned by the Department Head or the Head of Academics (meetings, workshops, committees, adjudication).
  • Supports and implements campus policies and contributes to making sure everyone does in their program and properly uses relevant tools and makes relevant recommendations.
  • Contributes to campus-wide strategic planning initiatives and represents the program in faculty governance and committee work (e.g., EMC, etc.)
  • Leads and supports faculty research activities in alignment with institutional and programmatic research statements.
• Undertakes additional relevant assignments designated by the Department Head or the Head of Academics.

Administrative Tasks

• Promotes academic supporting tools.
• Reviews and monitors instructor course preparation in WorldClassroom (Canvas) and physical classroom presence to ensure courses meet academic quality standards and delivery policies, including syllabus, textbooks and information, and student attendance, participation, assignments, grades and communication.
• Supervises the maintenance or development of WorldClassroom course shells for each course within the program.
• Assists in ensuring undergraduate academic policies and grading standards, including instructor grade usage, entry and compliance.
• Work with students, career development and the community to design and set up internship and job placements. Locate other opportunities for professional development in the community for students, including developing partnerships with key professional organizations.
• Attend community events and marketing or recruiting opportunities to represent the program.
• Identify grant possibilities and support proposals development.
• Support the updating and the development of programmatic academic media, the website and promotional materials, including in their own promotional participation.
• Expected to hold published office hours of a minimum of 24 hours per week during the working day and spread over at least 3 days. They will also be required to hold two program meetings per semester per program administered and submit a written report to the Head of Academics.

Objectives

• Support program review, analysis and provide recommendations every year to Head of Academics, prior to June on course scheduling, cancellations, changes or new courses (aiming for a minimum average of 15 students per class, graduation required only directed studies, and core courses offered by regularly approved faculty).
• Perform adjunct faculty review, analysis and provide feedback every year, prior to June (promotes participation to professional development sessions, formally addresses severe issues with a copy to Human Resources).
• Organize and chair faculty meetings at least once a term, with focus, agenda and minutes.
• Contribute to faculty days, new students’ orientation, advising and registration days, and welcome weeks.
• Contributes to enrollment and retention (participation and leadership in conferences, registration-focused events, direct support to Admissions’ efforts for undergraduate and graduate student recruitment).

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in a relevant field required.
• Demonstrated experience in higher education teaching and academic administration.
• Professional proficiency in English.

What We Offer — Compensation

• Their duties are to primarily provide and develop teaching and learning service, research and faculty and student success, as well as service to the community.
• The benefits, rights and obligations are described in the Employee Handbook.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following materials to: tashkentfaculty@webster.edu

• Updated curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter indicating the position you are applying for
• Copies of relevant academic credentials (degrees, diplomas and academic transcripts; if transcripts are not in English, please provide official English translations)
• Preferably, two examples of previously taught syllabi
• List of publications (if applicable)
• Contact information for two professional references

Contracted Academic Instructors — Multiple Programs

Fall Semester, 2026

Webster University Tashkent invites applications from both local and international candidates for contracted Academic Instructor roles across multiple undergraduate and graduate programs for the Fall 2026 semester. We are seeking highly qualified, motivated and student-centered professional instructors who are passionate about teaching and contributing to an international academic environment.

Available Program Areas

Roles are available in the following program areas:

• Business Administration (BS)
• Computer Science (BS)
• Economics (BA)
• Education Studies (BEd)
• International Relations (BA)
• Management Information Systems (BS)
• Media Studies (BA)
• Health Programs (Psychology, Nursing, Biology, Chemistry)
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
• GLBC - Global Citizenship Program

Many courses are currently open for engagement.

Teaching Modality

On campus: Teaching services are to be provided at the Webster University Tashkent campus. Local candidates and international candidates willing to relocate to Tashkent are welcome to apply.

Online (limited): In select cases, international candidates who are unable to relocate may be considered for online teaching arrangements on a case-by-case basis.

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s degree (minimum) in the relevant discipline from an accredited institution
• At least one year of teaching experience in a university or higher education setting
• Advanced English proficiency (all instruction is delivered in English)
• Strong professional ethics and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural and international academic setting
• Strong digital literacy and ability to effectively use educational technologies

Preferred

• Doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in the relevant field
• University teaching experience beyond the minimum requirement
• Teaching or professional experience in an international or multicultural setting
• Active research agenda with publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Relevant professional credentials or industry experience (where applicable)

What We Offer

For All Academic Faculty

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities, including research funding and conference travel support
• Access to Webster University’s global academic network and resources
• A vibrant, multicultural academic community in one of Central Asia’s fastest-growing cities

Additional Benefits for International Candidates

• Visa support
• Annual round-trip airfare to your home country
• Accommodation support

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following materials to: tashkentfaculty@webster.edu

• Updated curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter indicating the program area and specific course(s) you are qualified to teach, your teaching philosophy and research interests
• Copies of relevant academic credentials (degrees, diplomas and academic transcripts; if transcripts are not in English, please provide official English translations)
• List of publications (if applicable)
• Contact information for two professional references

Application Deadlines

• International Candidates — April 30, 2026
• Local Candidates — May 15, 2026

Please include “Fall 2026 Faculty Application – [Program] – [Course Name]” in the subject line of your email.

Applications received after the deadline may not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further stages of the selection process.

Data Protection

All candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection regulations, including GDPR where applicable. Personal information is retained only for the duration required by institutional policy and regulatory obligations. Access to records is restricted to authorized personnel.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Webster University in Tashkent is committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified candidates. Engagement decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations are provided to candidates with disabilities upon request during the engagement process. WUT embraces diversity as a core institutional value and actively seeks to build a faculty body that reflects a broad range of perspectives and experiences.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Head of Academic Affairs.
• In addition to advising duties, this position is accountable for oversite, coordination and monitoring of the daily operations of advising and advisors including academic coordinators, processes, procedures, policies, tasks and timely degree completion.
• Assist in coordinating undergraduate scheduling, advising and registration, including through the usage of all applicable University systems, such as J1, Starfish and Qualtrics, and through consultation with the registrar, program leaders and others relevant staff in academic affairs.
• Monitor and participate in recruitment, registration and retention initiatives, activities and reports relative to data driven decision-making.
• Assists in ensuring compliance with 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 J1.
• Assist students in developing educational plans that are consistent with academic and professional goals of students.
• Provide students with accurate information about academic progression and degree requirements.
• Train advisors with relevant skills and knowledge in order 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, globally and digitally.
• Assist in evaluation and determining student transfer of credits.
• Review, collect and report relevant data about student academic and educational needs, performance, retention, completion and concerns.
• 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.
• Contribute to the vision of Webster University and Academic Advising.
• Represent, communicate and engage with Webster University (STL) as assigned and attend meetings as requested.
• Assist the site registrar relative to other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Perform other duties as needed to support student success and institutional priorities.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Education, Higher Education Administration, Management or a related field.
• At least three years of experience in academic advising, student services or higher education administration, including leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience working in an international higher education environment is preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of academic advising, student success and retention practices.
• Ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and student information systems is an advantage.
• Fluency in English is required; Russian and/or Uzbek is an advantage.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff and students in a multicultural environment.
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain the employment authorization required to work in Uzbekistan.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic international academic environment.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive workplace culture.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package in accordance with university policies.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents:

• Updated CV/resume;
• Cover letter;
• Copies of academic degree(s) and relevant certificates (if applicable).

Please send your application to uzhr@webster.edu with the subject line:

Academic Advising and Student Success Manager – Application – Full Name

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Advising Coordinator.
• Assist in coordinating undergraduate scheduling, advising and registration, including through the use of all applicable University systems, such as J1, Starfish and Qualtrics, and through the Registrar, program leaders and other Academic Affairs offices.
• Monitor and participate in recruitment, registration, and retention initiatives, activities, and reporting to support data-driven decision-making.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with undergraduate academic policies and procedures.
• Assist with student academic performance, progression and success, including academic warnings, probation, dismissal and reinstatement processes.
• Assist in undergraduate faculty and student success training and development workshops/meetings, including orientations, registration events and admit days.
• Provide accurate academic advising to students in person, virtually, and through all forms of communication, including entering student schedules and schedule changes into J1.
• Develop broad advising skills applicable to all undergraduate programs while supporting assigned programs, schools or colleges as needed.
• Assist students in developing educational plans that are consistent with their academic and professional goals.
• Provide students with accurate information regarding academic progression and degree requirements.
• Teach advisees the skills and knowledge necessary to promote student retention and academic success.
• Assist students in overcoming educational challenges and identifying academic opportunities.
• Help students access campus resources that support academic success and refer them to appropriate campus services, including global and digital resources.
• Assist in evaluating and determining the transfer of student credits.
• Review, collect, and utilize data related to 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 program policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with faculty and service units across the University and serve as a resource for advisors, faculty and university colleagues, particularly within Academic Affairs.
• Engage in career advising and coordinate with Career Development.
• Participate in university events and recruitment activities.
• Contribute to the vision and mission of Webster University and the Academic Advising Office.
• Demonstrate an understanding of student development and relevant advising theories.
• Assist the Director of Academics with other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (master's highly preferred)
• 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 and Russian (required).
• Must possess or be able to obtain employment credentials required to work in Uzbekistan.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic international academic environment.
• Professional growth and career development opportunities.
• Collaborative, diverse and supportive workplace culture.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package in accordance with university policies.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents:

• Updated CV/resume;
• Cover letter;
• Copies of academic degree(s) and relevant certificates (if applicable).

Please send your application to uzhr@webster.edu with the subject line:

Academic Advisor – Application – Full Name

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Report to the Graduate Academic Manager.
• Assisting graduate academics, including through the usage of all applicable University systems, through the advisors, registrar, program leaders and others applicable in academic affairs.
• Monitor and participate in graduate recruitment, registration and retention initiatives, activities and reports relative to data driven decision-making.
• Assists in ensuring understanding of graduate academic policies and procedures.
• Assist with graduate student academic performance, progression and success, including warnings, probations, dismissals and reinstatements.
• Assist in graduate faculty and student success training and development workshops/meetings.
• Develop broad support skills that apply to all applicable graduate programs.
• Provide accurate information about graduate academic and campus resources, including globally and digitally.
• Assist graduate students in overcoming educational concerns and seeking educational opportunities.
• Help graduate students and faculty access campus resources that will increase academic, teaching and learning success and refer faculty and students to appropriate campus resources.
• Review, collect, and utilize data about graduate academic and educational needs, performance, retention, completion, concerns and opportunities.
• Collaborate with other service units across campus, particularly in academic affairs.
• Screen calls, communications and meetings, including scheduling and representing graduate academics accurately and professionally.
• Assists in collecting and maintaining graduate faculty CVs, transcripts and other required documentation for faculty hiring, onboarding and compliance.
• Assists in graduate faculty credentialing.
• Announce the faculty meetings and important dates to the faculty members
• Assist in scheduling and maintaining calendar of academic events.
• Assist with academic affairs accounting and budgeting.
• Represent, communicate, and engage with Webster University (STL) as assigned.
• Assist and support the Vice-Rector of Academics relative to other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Assist in other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Business Administration, Management or a related field (Master's degree is preferred).
• Fluency in English (written and spoken); proficiency in Uzbek is required, and Russian is an advantage.
• At least 1–2 years of experience in academic advising, student services, higher education administration or a related field.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a student-centered approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff and students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and the ability to quickly learn university information systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive student and faculty information with professionalism.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer service orientation with a proactive and positive attitude.
• Experience working in an international university or higher education environment is an advantage.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic international academic environment.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive workplace culture.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package in accordance with university policies.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents:

• Updated CV/resume;
• Cover letter;
• Copies of academic degree(s) and relevant certificates (if applicable).

Please send your application to uzhr@webster.edu with the subject line:

Graduate Advisor – Application – Full Name

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.