Karachi Metropolitan University Jobs October 2024

Karachi Metropolitan University Jobs October 2024

Organization: Karachi Metropolitan University

Positions Vacant: Karachi Metropolitan University (KMU), established as a general university under the Sindh Assembly Act No.LIV of 2023, is a public sector institution with Karachi Medical and Dental College (KMDC) and Abbasi Shaheed Hospital as its constituent integral units. KMU is dedicated to delivering quality education, fostering an entrepreneurial mindset, promoting innovation, and contributing to the socio-economic and cultural development of the city. Offering a wide range of demand-driven programs at undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels, designed to meet international standards. With strong partnerships and academic linkages with leading universities across North America, United Kingdom, Europe, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, and other regions, KMU ensures its students receive globally recognized education and opportunities. KMU invites applications for the following positions:

Registrar (Contractual -03 Years)

This senior administrative role is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the institution and ensuring the efficient management of academic records, statutory bodies, and key operational activities. The incumbent will serve as the custodian of the University’s common seal and play a vital role in supporting the University’s academic and administrative functions.

The incumbent will be responsible for managing academic records, statutory bodies, and supporting the university’s academic and administrative functions. Key responsibilities include organizing and maintaining records of statutory body meetings, processing applications for accreditations, managing the Quality Management System, overseeing academic operations, supervising administrative and security matters, handling human resource management and legal issues, organizing convocation ceremonies, managing university operations, and conducting elections for various university bodies. The incumbent will also be expected to take on any other responsibilities assigned to them from time to time.

Eligibility Requirements:

Candidates holding an 18-year master’s degree, preferably a PhD, with a minimum of 17 years of experience at BPS-17 or equivalent in public, private, semi-private, or autonomous institutions, are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have at least five years of proven relevant experience at HEC-recognized higher education institutions.

Ideal applicants should possess strong knowledge of university governance, academic processes, and administrative operations along with excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Controller of Examinations (Contractual -03 Years)

The Controller of Examinations (CoE) will be responsible for overseeing all exam-related matters, including administering exams, processing results, verifying documents, and issuing transcripts and degrees. The CoE’s role is to create a technology-driven, efficient, and transparent system that ensures reliable evaluation procedures and prevents unfair practices.

Key duties include planning and scheduling exams, maintaining student records, verifying documents, and ensuring compliance with institutional policies during exams. The CoE will also be responsible for organizing examinations, coordinating with faculties for smooth exam operations, managing exam records, overseeing invigilation duties, maintaining academic credential records, providing information on transcript issuance, safeguarding student records, managing blank answer books and result sheets, tracking issued transcripts and degrees, maintaining alumni and dropout records, ensuring compliance with regulations, liaising with authorities for official documents, and assisting with special assignments and new initiatives. This role requires attention to detail, organization, and a commitment to upholding academic integrity.

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates holding an 18-year master’s degree with a minimum of 17 years of experience at BPS-17 or equivalent in public, private, semi-private, or autonomous institutions, are encouraged to apply. Applicants must possess a minimum of five years of demonstrated experience in the examination systems of universities or higher education institutions. They should be well-versed in the rules, regulations, and legal frameworks governing both annual and semester examination systems.

How to apply: Interested applicants who meet the specified criteria are invited to submit their detailed CVs, copies of academic documents, experience certificate(s), a 250-word statement, two references, and recent photographs by November 02, 2024, to:

Human Resource Department Karachi Metropolitan University Block M, North Nazimabad, Karachi

Email: hrm@umk.edu.pk Phone: 021-36670001

The required statement should justify the candidate’s suitability while also outlining their strategic approach and action plan for effectively managing the responsibilities of the position they are applying for.

Candidates currently serving in other public sector universities/institutions must apply through proper channel, and relevant government rules and regulations will apply. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted only. The university reserves the right to accept or reject any application without providing a reason.  

Last Date to Apply: 02 November 2024 

Published Date: 24 October 2024 

Newspaper: Dawn

Karachi Metropolitan University Jobs October 2024