Job Description of the Directorate of Academic Staff Affairs
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To oversee the implementation of laws, regulations, and policies related to academic staff affairs and to ensure the effective, transparent, and lawful administration of faculty-related matters.
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Coordination Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with the Academic Affairs Division and other relevant bodies regarding the recruitment and appointment of new academic staff in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Forward faculty-related documents to the respective faculties for completion of required procedures.
- Maintain effective coordination with all relevant departments and administrative units whenever necessary.
- Perform other duties assigned by the competent authority in accordance with the policies, laws, and regulations of the Ministry of Higher Education.
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Managerial Responsibilities:
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual work plans in accordance with the objectives and plans of the university leadership.
- Transfer professional knowledge and skills to subordinate staff through workshops, seminars, and on-the-job training programs.
- Assess staff performance, identify training needs, and support capacity-building initiatives.
- Submit monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reports on activities and achievements to the relevant authorities.
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Core Responsibilities:
- Review and evaluate academic credentials and records of faculty members for the identification, recruitment, and appointment of qualified academic staff.
- Provide required information and documentation to appointment, separation, and academic promotion committees to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Monitor and supervise faculty appointment and separation processes to ensure fairness, transparency, and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Follow up on committee decisions and communicate them to relevant authorities for further legal and administrative actions.
- Oversee the maintenance, preservation, and archiving of academic staff records to ensure an efficient and standardized filing system.
- Monitor academic promotion procedures, verification of academic ranks, and communication of committee decisions to relevant authorities.