Assistant to the Provost for Implementation and Follow-Up

This position is no longer open.

The Office of the Provost is currently searching for an “Assistant to the Provost for Implementation and Follow-Up”. The position is based at LAU’s Beirut Campus. Commuting to Byblos campus might be required.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Acting as communication hub on all administrative correspondence between the office of the Provost and all VPs and Deans.
• Providing needed follow-up on all administrative work originating from or coming to the Office of the Provost in such areas as staffing, budget-related matters, purchasing, contracts, etc…
• Researching, compiling and summarizing a variety of informational or statistical materials.
• Tracking and mapping all communication involving the Provost’s Office related to NEASC, Strategic Plan, University Councils, Council of Deans, President’s Cabinet, and committee work relevant to the Provost.
• Tracking and following-up on all reports coming into and going out of the Provost office.
• Taking minutes and following-up on business arising in CD meetings and the meetings chaired by the Provost.
• Handling administrative-related domestic & international correspondence pertaining to business related to the Provost’s office.
• Implementing the necessary procedures to comply with LAU’s archiving system and to control and manage confidentiality of records, files and database.
• Performing any other related functions as mandated by the Provost.

Desired Qualifications and Profile:

• Masters’ Degree from a renowned university
• 15+ Years of Experience, preferably in higher education
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Excellent IT Skills
• Excellent Organizational Skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to work with diverse teams

CVs should be emailed to beirut.hire@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line.

Closing date for applications is Sunday November 16, 2014.

No applications will be accepted after this date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Lebanese American University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity