Job vacancy: Director of the EQAR for higher education

Job vacancy: Director of the European Quality Assurance Register (EQAR) for higher education. EQAR is currently looking for a DIRECTOR (Secretary to the European Register Committee) (Full-time).

The role of the EQAR Director – reporting to the EQAR Board, and where appropriate to the Chair of the European Register Committee – includes: Managing the day to day affairs, including the financial management of EQAR and the running of a small Secretariat; Acting as Secretary to the Register Committee, taking responsibility for preparing and organising the regular meetings of the Register Committee, and for the initial screening of applications received; Preparing and organising meetings of the EQAR Board and General Assembly as necessary and taking account of the relevant articles in the EQAR statutes; Ensuring regular communication with the E4 group and other partners.
This is a demanding role that requires experience in the relevant field as well as organisational talent, people skills and a strong interest in the development of European higher education. Therefore, preference will be given to the candidate who demonstrates the combination of the following background and qualifications: At least 5 years previous experience of independent project management and coordination, including financial management, or of running a small organisation of a similar size, or equivalent experience; Completion of a second cycle university degree/master level qualification or equivalent, relevant experience; Experience of European policies and practices in quality assurance in higher education; Excellent organisational, oral and communication skills, including ability to draft in English, with knowledge of French and/or Dutch also being an advantage; Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, in a complex international environment.
Please click here to download more information. A CV and cover letter should be sent to the EQAR Executive Board at the following email address: eb@remove-this.eqar.eu by 1 October 2009. More information on EQAR can be found on www.eqar.eu.