ANNOUNCEMENTS-Khazar University

22 December, 2025The next seminar will be held within the framework of the Khazar Talks-3 project

19 December, 2025At Khazar University, the Doctor of Philosophy examination will be held in the specialties 5802.01 – “Organization and Planning of Education” and 6107.01 – “General Psychology”.

18 December, 2025Annual attestation of doctoral and dissertation students to be held at Khazar University

18 December, 2025On December 18, 2025, an event titled "Voices of the Far East: Books and Culture" will be held, organized by Khazar University's Library Information Center.

15 December, 2025Seminar to be Held by Doctoral Student Studying at University of Bristol under State Program

12 December, 2025A seminar will be held by a doctoral student studying at the University of Glasgow under the State Program

09 December, 2025A seminar on "Fundamental Consumer Rights and Their Protection Mechanisms" to be held

05 December, 2025Preliminary Discussion of Dissertation Work by Doctoral Student in Specialty 5802.01 – "Organization and Planning of Education" to Be Held

05 December, 2025The 10th International Rumi Congress to be held in Cyprus with Joint Organization of Khazar University

03 December, 2025Neuroscience lecture series

Vacancy for Assistant to the Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors and Trustees

Job Title: Assistant to the Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors and Trustees

Job Description: Providing direct administrative and secretarial support to the founder

Duties and Responsibilities

Preparing the founder's agenda, coordinating meetings in the Office of the Board of Directors and trustees, managing direct interactions with the founder
Translating academic texts, supporting research activities, and editing work
Coordinating Khazar Humanitarian and Social Sciences journal
Creating reviews, presentations (pptx) and handling correspondence (letters and emails)
Managing databases, classifying and storing documents
Liaising with university staff, students and suppliers regarding office requirements, as well as government and non-government institutions
Preparing news material about meetings and events attended by the founder
Taking notes during meetings and distributing them to participants, handling office calls
Managing visa issues, organizing business trips, and handling transportation and hotel bookings
Managing/controlling the founder's personal blog and social media accounts
Providing reminders to the founder about agenda items and deadlines
Handling office payments, accounting, and maintaining good communication and service
Supporting the founder in various secretarial matters if required

Candidate Characteristics:

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Higher education degree (Master's degree preferred)
Study abroad experience (preferred)
Minimum of two years of professional work experience (PA or Executive Assistant experience desirable)
Proficiency in Azerbaijani and English languages (spoken and written)
Strong computer skills (MS Office programs, Outlook, web, blog)
Effective management and communication skills
Demonstrated privacy and reliability
Resourcefulness in teamwork, initiative, and ability to work towards various goals and priorities
Organizational and multitasking skills
Ability to establish and maintain good professional working relationships with university staff and guests
Adherence to the University's ethical rules and understanding of the University's role in society

Workplace:

Mainly within the University, at the Board of Directors and Trustees office. Rare visits to other areas may be necessary
Extended stays beyond scheduled working hours may be necessary when the workload demands

Working Conditions:

Manager: Founder
Workplace: Board of Directors and Trustees
Hours: 8 hours daily (Monday – Friday)
Flexibility in working hours may be necessary during periods of increased workload
Holidays: One month of paid leave annually, in addition to national public holidays established by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Notice Period: Either party must provide one month's notice (or as required by law)

All eligible candidates are requested to submit a CV and a Cover Letter in English with the subject Assistant to the Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors and Trustees to international@khazar.org by February 20, 2024.