Program Officer (Vingroup grant/scholarship program)

ABOUT VIN UNIVERSITY

VinUniversity is a newly developed, private, non-profit university in Hanoi, Vietnam. It was established by Vingroup with a mission to be the first world-class, internationally accredited and ranked university in Vietnam. VinUniversity has two overarching goals: to excel in teaching; and to produce graduates and research that contribute to developing the key economic sectors of Vietnam.
The formation of the VinUniversity Project has resulted from the collaboration of Vingroup with Cornell University and the University of Pennsylvania. Cornell provides academic consulting on Management, Engineering and Technology; and Penn focuses on the Health Sciences disciplines. Both Cornell University and the University of Pennsylvania are distinguished Ivy League institutions based in the United States of America. Cornell is involved in every aspect of the development of VinUniversity from infrastructure and campus planning to curriculum development and faculty hiring. Cornell’s SC Johnson College of Business is providing extensive academic advisement in a variety of areas, drawing from a wealth of faculty expertise at multiple colleges and units at Cornell University. Penn’s medical and nursing schools are functioning in a similar fashion to guide the formation of health science education at VinUniversity and to interface with Vinmec, Vingroup’s outstanding health system which currently encompasses 7 hospitals throughout Vietnam. VinUniversity aims to meet the QS 5-star rating standards and will include the following schools within the University: a School of Business, Hospitality, and Real Estate; a School of Engineering and Technology; a School of General Education; a forthcoming School of Health Services and Public Health; a School of Nursing; and a School of Medicine. The University will be an English Medium Instruction (EMI) institution and plans to open for the inaugural class of students in Fall 2020.
On November 14, 2018, VinUni started construction on the 23 hectare area, located within the mega-urban complex of VinCity Ocean Park (Gia Lam, Hanoi). VinUni’s architecture emphasizes the harmony of neo-classic façade with modern and high-tech interior design. Professors and students will find themselves equipped with modern lecture halls and classrooms designed for most advanced teaching and learning methods.
VinUniversity is seeking entrepreneurial-minded intellectual who are passionate in higher education to join our team to accelarate the formation of a truly world-class university in Vietnam.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Program Officer is an integral member of Vingroup grant/scholarship programs. He/She will be in charge of implementing all activities related to the development and execution of Vingroup grant/scholarship programs including the STEM program for Vietnamese high schools, STEMME500 and YAT50.
This special career opportunity is dedicated for people who are passionate about and keen on making breakthrough changes in the education sector of Vietnam in order to nurture the next generations of leaders for the 21st century and beyond.

REPORTING LINE
Reports to: The Program Manager

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Arrange, prepare logistics, schedule, agendas, and documentation for the programs;
• Create, maintain, revise, and update announcements, documents, forms, and records for the programs;
• Prepare reports, publications for the programs and other data related to the programs.
• Respond to oral and written inquiries from the applicants, awardees and stake-holders for the programs.
• Take part in events and activities of the programs including, but not limited to the following: (1) screening applications; (2) organizing the oral exam orientations; (3) arranging logistics for the interviews; (4) organizing the university application orientations; (5) assisting with details related to the university application process; (6) checking admission results to foreign universities; and (7) arranging logistics for the pre-departure orientation;
• Assist with outreach activities to promote the programs’ image and reputation.
• Assure that all current awardees complete all details of reporting their full-time status and academic performance each semester, each academic year. Follow up and follow through with the awardees and host universities to keep track of grantee’s academic and training status
• Coordinate with host universities on issues related to academic/training performance
• Other assigned duties by the line manager

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
• Have experience in an international development organization, non-profit agency, Vietnamese university, international education organization,…. with minimum of 3 years working experience in related field is preferred.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Education, English, development studies, a field related to international relations or related field is required. Studying abroad, in an English speaking country, is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of the Vietnamese and international systems of higher education. Knowledge also about resources for science and technology is desirable.
• Experience working with diverse populations and ability to communicate well in cross-cultural situations.
• Overseas experience is preferred through studying, living, or working in an English-speaking country.
• Ability to manage logistics and details of several major projects at once
• Excellent in Vietnamese and English
• Master a coherent, progressive and creative thinking; to have a spirit and passion for education; to be able to take prompt actions with determination and be ready to take on new challenges.
• Ability and availability to travel in-country and internationally as required.
• Demonstrate DNA of VinUni: Integrity, Inspiration, Impact, Innovation and Integration

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
English is the language of teaching and communication at Vin University. For this role, the minimum requirement is IELTS (Academic) with a score of at least 7.0.
For Higher Education roles, English Language Proficiency may also be proven by having completed PhD studies while being instructed through the medium of English.