Academic Secretary

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev is seeking a highly qualified Academic Secretary to lead and coordinate the University’s academic administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the executive head of the Academic Secretariat, managing and coordinating between academic and administrative units, as well as external institutions (e.g., CHE, Academy of Sciences, CBS).
• Oversee the Senate’s operations, committees, and implementation of academic regulations.
• Manage the establishment of new study programs, graduation ceremonies, and academic follow-up within faculties.
• Supervise student administration: admissions, registration, tuition, academic monitoring, exams, and schedules.
• Implement policies regarding scholarships for graduate students, excellence programs, and research fellowships.
• Oversee disciplinary processes for both students and academic staff, and manage designated tribunals.
• Lead the activity of pre-academic programs, continuing education, and special academic centers.
• Manage and guide the Academic Secretariat staff.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree (Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred).
• At least 12 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in academic institutions.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale systems and staff leadership.
• High-level proficiency in English (spoken and written).

Full-time position, located in Be’er Sheva.