Coordinator (Academic Operations), School of Nursing and Midwifery at Aga Khan University

, , Pakistan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Planning Skills, Proactive Problem Solving, Microsoft Office Proficiency, Multitasking, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Professional Ethics

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Coordinator (Academic Operations), School of Nursing and Midwifery Entity: Aga Khan University Location: Karachi, Pakistan Introduction: The Aga Khan University is a private, international university committed to international standards of excellence in teaching, research, and service. Its teaching hospital, the Aga Khan University Hospital has been accredited by the prestigious Joint Commission International for achieving the highest international healthcare standards. Established in 1980, Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery, Pakistan (AKU-SONAM, P) has the honor of being the founding academic entity of the University and a benchmark for nursing education in Pakistan. The school is committed to excellence in the fields of education, research, nursing practice, and administration. It is also committed to providing the highest standards in nursing education programmes, in line with the University's vision and values. AKU is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and aims to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between all faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment. Aga Khan University invites applications for the position of Coordinator (Academic Operations), School of Nursing and Midwifery. Responsibilities: Coordinate and ensure smooth functioning of the Graduate (MScN) Programme at SONAM. Serve as the key point of contact for students, faculty, and departments regarding academic and administrative matters. Manage logistics related to classes, venues, schedules, and program-specific requirements. Coordinate with the Office of the Registrar for admissions, student progression, and graduation processes. Assist in planning and organizing meetings, taking minutes, and following up on action points. Facilitate the thesis defense process by coordinating with examiners, faculty, and administrative staff. Provide administrative support for academic workshops, CPD courses, and conferences. Maintain systematic records of students and alumni while ensuring data confidentiality. Undertake other academic and administrative tasks as assigned by the Manager, Academic Operations. Requirements: You should have: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field; Master’s degree preferred. 1–2 years of relevant experience in a similar administrative or academic coordination role, preferably within a higher education institution. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders. Good organizational and planning abilities with a proactive approach to resolving operational issues. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and related software tools. Ability to multitask and manage priorities effectively. Attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professional ethics. Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

Responsibilities

The Coordinator will ensure the smooth functioning of the Graduate (MScN) Programme at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, serving as the key point of contact for students and faculty. Responsibilities include managing logistics, coordinating admissions and graduation processes, and providing administrative support for academic events.