Academic Affairs

Description:

LUMS is looking for a dynamic and results-driven Team Lead – Academic Affairs for the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE). This leadership role focuses on overseeing academic processes, supporting student progression, and ensuring a high-quality student experience.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership & Strategy

✅ Drive academic improvements and innovations in advising, enrollment, and student support initiatives.
✅ Develop strategies to support probationary, undeclared, and re-admitted students.
✅ Contribute to the strategic planning and development of the Office of Academic Affairs and Advising.
✅ Implement policies to streamline academic processes and improve team efficiency.

2. Academic Affairs Management

✅ Serve as the primary liaison with the Departments of Biology, Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering.
✅ Supervise enrollment management, pre-registration, and course planning.
✅ Handle complex enrollment processes such as force enrollments and add/drop requests.

3. Student Academic Support

✅ Provide direct academic advising on policies, course selection, and degree requirements.
✅ Verify degree requirements for juniors and oversee major declarations and transfers.
✅ Coordinate with the Advisement team for students requiring additional support (e.g., disabilities or declining GPAs).

4. Event Planning & Oversight

✅ Lead and execute key academic events such as Major Day, Orientation Week, Convocation, and DHL events.
✅ Oversee logistics, scheduling, venue coordination, and participant engagement.

5. Administrative Oversight

✅ Maintain accurate student records while ensuring compliance with LUMS regulations.
✅ Engage with parents when necessary, balancing communication and student privacy.
✅ Collaborate with departments like OSA and RO to resolve academic queries effectively.

Requirements:

✔ Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Administration or a related field.
✔ 5+ years of experience in a similar academic administration role.
✔ Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
✔ Proven ability to manage teams, coordinate processes, and enhance student success initiatives.
✔ High organizational efficiency and ability to prospect and engage stakeholders.

Work Schedule & Travel

⏳ Standard business hours (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM), with occasional evenings and weekends for academic events.
🚗 Travel may be required as per work demands.

What We Offer:

Learning Ecosystem

🎓 A dynamic work culture that encourages innovation, skills development, and collaboration.
🎯 Exposure to top academic minds and experienced professionals.

Intellectual Freedom

🧠 Encouragement for knowledge pursuit across disciplines, fostering a culture of mutual learning.

Employee Benefits

🏦 Provident Fund, EOBI Pension Scheme, Group Life Insurance.
🏥 Outpatient & Inpatient medical coverage for self and family.

Campus Perks

🏀 Sports Complex with international standard courts (badminton, squash, tennis, basketball, volleyball).
🏊‍♂️ FINA-certified swimming pool and separate gyms for men and women.
🍽️ Dining facilities and multiple eateries across campus.
🚍 Transport facilities for female employees.
👶 Daycare Center for employees' children.

Discounts & Educational Benefits

🎓 Undergraduate tuition fee waivers for employees' children.
🎓 Scholarships for master’s programs and executive development courses.
🎁 Corporate discounts for LUMS employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LUMS promotes diversity and inclusion. Candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.