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Position Title: Manager of Finance and Operations

Reports To: Director of Finance and Operations

Supervises: Assigned administrative staff (as delegated)

Works Closely With: Finance team, Operations staff, HR department, Academic units, Registrar’s Office

How to Apply: Submit a resume to uzcareers@webster.edu. Please include [Job Title] in the subject line of your email.

Job Summary

The Manager of Finance and Operations supports the Director in managing and improving the financial, operational and human resources functions of Webster University Tashkent (WUT). This role plays a critical part in ensuring compliance, enhancing efficiency and aligning day-to-day practices with institutional goals. The Manager acts as a key liaison between functional departments and assists in implementing institutional strategies, maintaining high standards of accuracy, accountability and responsiveness.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Support

• Assist in coordinating data exchange between WUT Registrar and CIEP to ensure accurate and timely invoicing and receivable collection.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis tasks under the supervision of the Director.
• Prepare initial drafts of financial reports and assist with monthly and quarterly cash flow tracking.
• Provide support in maintaining WUT’s payroll, tax filings and financial compliance with national and international regulations.
• Assist in monitoring KPIs and financial indicators aligned with strategic goals.

Operations Management

• Help manage daily campus operations in alignment with institutional procedures.
• Support the Director in reviewing and refining internal systems and workflows.
• Contribute to resource planning, utilization tracking and cost-control initiatives.
• Assist in drafting reports on operational trends and institutional benchmarks.

Human Resources

• Support recruitment, onboarding and training activities.
• Monitor employee records related to attendance, sick leave and performance data.
• Assist in designing and implementing internal HR compliance measures and professional development programs.
• Support disciplinary and grievance procedures, ensuring documentation is up to date and appropriately handled.
• Contribute to periodic reviews of pay structures and benefit programs.

Compliance and Data Protection

• Ensure departmental processes support GDPR and local data protection requirements.
• Coordinate documentation and process audits as needed to ensure institutional and legal compliance.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive experience in operations, finance or HR.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with financial software, HR systems and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English; Uzbek and/or Russian an advantage.

Effective Date: July 2025

Position Title: Graphic Designer

Department: Department of Admissions and Marketing

How to Apply: Submit a resume to uzcareers@webster.edu. Please include [Job Title] in the subject line of your email.

Job Summary

Responsible for designing and creating illustrations, graphics, and visuals for exhibition displays university publications, scholarly work, and professional journals according to Webster Brand Guidelines. Serves as the primary coordinator for producing graphic publications, managing the process within a set budget. Works closely with the department head and contributing authors to deliver the final product.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages all administrative aspects of production including finalizing designs for presentation, reviewing and approving color, copy, text formatting and resizing images for print. Ensures all members are aware of and meet deadlines.
• Creates layouts, designs, artwork and formats for publication.
• Adjusts and sizes photos, annotating them for accurate screen values for printing.
• Produces various artwork such as graphs, maps, charts, posters, signs and report cover.
• Organizes content flow and maintains a database/archival retrieval system for all references used in materials.
• Coordinates with vendors, prepares specifications and obtains estimates for approval.
• Manages copyright, reprint and permission processes as needed.
• Provides design guidance to faculty, students and staff for publications.
• Carries out additional tasks as necessary.

Requirements

• Exceptional command of the English language (IELTS 6+).
• Fluency in the Uzbek language (written and communications skills).
• International education experience.
• Bachelor’s degree, master’s preferred.
• Education: A degree in Fine Arts is preferred, or equivalent education and experience.
• Skills and experience: Over five years of experience in graphic arts and publications, with demonstrated project management skills.
• Strong knowledge of printing, publishing and graphic arts procedures, as well as related software.
• Experience with budget management and handling various projects and vendors may be required.
• A portfolio of past work may be requested.

Qualifications, Preferred

• Ability to cultivate and maintain supportive internal relationships with Webster team and the various constituents of Webster University in 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 diversity and inclusion and demonstrated ability to work successfully in a diverse, multi-cultural, complex international organization.
• Fluency in English (required).
• Proficiency in key design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw is essential for carrying out the responsibilities of this role effectively.
• Ability to motivate students and inform students.
• Belief in the University values of students-first, learning, diversity and inclusion, and global citizenship.
• The candidate must possess strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• The ability to work harmoniously with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
• 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.

Effective Date: July 2025

Position Title: Marketing and PR Manager

Type: Full-time

Department: Department of Admissions and Marketing

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

Summary

At Webster University Tashkent, the Marketing & PR Manager plays a strategic and integrative role at the intersection of brand, communications, and student recruitment. This position is responsible for shaping and executing multi-campus marketing strategies (Tashkent and Geneva), aligning marketing and sales (admissions) activities, and leading a cross-functional team to achieve institutional growth objectives. The Manager will act as the key driver of marketing performance, innovation, and public visibility across all platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive marketing and communications strategies to support brand awareness, student enrollment, and university reputation.
• Oversee the planning and implementation of integrated campaigns (traditional and digital) across multiple markets and target audiences.
• Create and maintain marketing dashboards to track KPIs, campaign performance, admissions pipeline alignment and engagement trends.
• Conduct regular strategy reviews with admissions and academic leadership to ensure marketing efforts are in sync with recruitment targets.
• Ensure consistent brand positioning and messaging across all channels (online and offline).
• Guide the creation and review of marketing assets — including brochures, video scripts, press releases, newsletters, speeches and social media content.
• Supervise internal and external communications, including media relations, event publicity and crisis communication planning.
• Work closely with the Director of Admissions and recruitment team to support enrollment goals through targeted campaigns and student outreach strategies.
• Develop lead nurturing content and messaging for prospective students in the admissions funnel.
• Analyze and optimize marketing contribution to the applicant journey, conversion and retention.
• Provide strategic insights to enhance CRM-based campaigns and follow-up mechanisms.
• Supervise and mentor the marketing team, including Digital Marketing Coordinator and Strategy Planning Coordinator.
• Build a performance-driven, collaborative culture within the department.
• Coordinate with vendors, agencies, designers, and university units to deliver high-quality outputs.
• Support the professional development and evaluation of team members.
• Prepare and present regular reports to senior management, including ROI evaluations of marketing initiatives.
• Lead budget planning, media spend allocation, and marketing calendar management.
• Maintain oversight of all publication processes, content planning and cross-platform media initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

• Minimum 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in marketing and communications, preferably in higher education or international organizations.

• Experience in marketing with sales/enrollment functions preferred.

• Understanding digital marketing, brand development, campaign performance tracking and public relations.

• Strong leadership, project management and team-building capabilities.

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English and Uzbek (Russian is a plus).

• Proficiency in O365, analytics tools (Google Analytics, CRM dashboards), and marketing automation platforms.

Effective Date: July 2025

Position Title: HR Officer

Type: Full-time

Department: Human Resources

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

Summary

This is a full-time, on-site HR position requiring 1–3 years of work experience. The role involves managing recruitment processes, maintaining employee records, ensuring legal compliance, supporting foreign staff and assisting with performance evaluations and compensation. Fluency in Uzbek, Russian and English is a plus.

Primary Duties Performed

• Responsible for the maintenance and administration of the company's job applicant tracking system.
• Provide advice and assistance to supervisors in developing accurate and realistic descriptions of major duties and responsibilities.
• Determine applicant requirements by studying job description and job qualifications.
• Determine applicant qualifications by pre-screening/interviewing applicants.
• Analyzing responses; verifying references; comparing qualifications to job requirements.
• Responsible for administrative aspects of recruiting (job posting requests, applicant scheduling, pre-hire activities) and employee benefit programs.
• As needed, arrange management interviews by coordinating schedules.
• Maintain above-average knowledge of general state and federal employment compliance requirements.
• Avoid legal challenges by understanding current legislation; enforcing regulations with managers; recommending new procedures; conducting training.
• Support the university leadership and maintain a staffing and placement program for assigned organizations consisting of General Schedule, clerical, administrative, technical and professional positions, and positions concerned with special employment programs.
• Store the documents and keeps accurate records of employees of the organization.
• Provide assistance with foreign staff and faculty visas.
• Observe the annual performance evaluations.
• Perform and/or participate in annual wage survey and gives recommendations based on the results to the Campus Rector.
• Assist with the investigation of all complaints and conducts all necessary follow up as appropriate.
• Provide input and information to assist plant management in understanding current issues and cultural considerations facing our employee population.
• Understand and utilize company benefits and compensation policies and procedures.
• Act as employee advocate through interpretation and communication of policies and procedures, facilitation of employee committees.
• Onboarding new Faculty Members to the Webster Community, starting from registration processes, support for opening the bank account, and all the way down to salary payment.
• Registering all new staff Members into the CX system to get a Webster email account and continuously keeping the list updated in CX in real-time, activating/inactivating them.
• Each semester, preparing Service Contracts for all international and local Faculty members who teach on-ground and have it signed, and monthly, getting their signature for Annex #2 (completed with showing their wages) before payment as per Uzbek legislation.
• Consolidating the vacation schedule of all staff members, working with Crowe for vacation payment calculations, and keeping all of them on track.
• Keeping updated all staff members' records in the electronic workbook portal www.mehnat.uz with Crowe as per Uzbek legislation.
• Providing employment verification letters for Staff and Faculty Members on request.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Position Requirements

• Higher education in Law is required.
• Solid understanding of labor legislation and legal procedures.
• Experience in HR or administrative roles is preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Uzbek, Russian and English is a plus.

Effective Starting Date: January/August 2025

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

• Computer Science
• Business Statistics
• Business Ethics
• Business communication
• Analytics
• International Relations
• ESL (English as a Second Language)
• GCP (Global Citizenship Program)

Requirements

• Candidates should hold a PhD degree (Master's degree is also acceptable).
• Teaching experience: at least 3 years.
• Advanced level of English (C1, C2).
• Proficiency in using computers.
• Ability to work in a multicultural or international setting.