Junior Proctor

BRAC University (BRACU) follows a liberal arts approach to education which nurtures fresh ideas and gives new impetus to the field of tertiary education. It ensures a high quality of education and aims to meet the demands of contemporary times. BRACU is accredited by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and approved by the Ministry of Education, Government of Bangladesh which has established itself as one of the leading private universities in Bangladesh. The university is playing an integral role in the development of skilled graduates for a knowledge-based economy. We are searching for competent candidates to add value to this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct any policy-based inquiry to identify different academic and non-academic misconduct such as cheating, plagiarism, copying, intimidation, threat, forgery, criminal misrepresentation, and/or any other academic/non-academic disciplinary violations/misconduct
• Maintain confidentiality in every aspect of all issues related to cases/inquiry and any other responsibilities related to the Proctor’s Office. All evidence, recordings, and documents will be subjected to confidentiality
• Conduct preliminary and substantive inquiries to collect necessary facts and evidence. It includes but not limited to conducting pre-hearing, hearing (online or physical interview), communication over the phone/email with related people which also includes generating a list of potential interviewees (complainant, alleged, witness, direct or indirect witnesses, beneficiaries etc.
• Respond to inquiries addressed to the Proctor's Office and administer the outcome of the inquiry process
• Prepare correspondence and reports/final reports/assessments (quarterly/periodic/annual) according to departmental requirements and to follow office procedures
• Outline a timeframe for inquiry and meet up deadlines for every inquiry
• Assess the facts and evidence of the complainants' allegations which may include cheating, plagiarism, copying, or other forms of academic misconduct and intimidation, threat, forgery, criminal misrepresentation, and/or any other non-academic disciplinary misconducts in different platforms (cyber and physical)
• Identify plagiarism, copying, cheating, etc., of scripts and assignments in any online/offline examination or course assessments to identify potential breaches of Academic Code of Conducts
• Support the Proctor and Deputy Proctor with any other tasks as required

Requirements

• Minimum qualification should be Bachelor’s degree with a preference in Social sciences, CSE, English, Gender studies and Law
• 0-2 years’ experience in the relevant field. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply
• Experience in dealing with disciplinary complaints will be given preference
• Ability to understand and apply policies with sound judgement, proportionality, fairness and discretion
• Strong interpersonal skills and are adept at building relationships with different stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills both in Bangla and English
• Proficiency in MS Office and the use of Internet
• Ability to work with a diverse group of colleagues is essential
• Methodical approach to work and high level of attention to detail

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should apply online through www.bracu.ac.bd/about/career-at-bracu 14 August 2022. Any attempt to unethically influence the selection process will disqualify the candidate’s application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

BRAC University is an equal opportunity employer and maintains “zero tolerance” regarding sexual harassment.