What is a public employee working as an academic coordinator in Vietnam? What are the responsibilities of an academic coordinator public employee in Vietnam?

What is a public employee working as an academic coordinator in Vietnam?

Currently, there is no specific concept of an academic coordinator public employee; however, it can be understood as a public employee who does not directly participate in teaching but will supervise and overall monitor the teaching and learning processes in the school, including both teachers, lecturers, and students.

The tasks of an academic coordinator public employee include planning teaching and learning activities, arranging meetings, organizing extracurricular activities, events, ceremonies, and ensuring the school's operations.

According to Article 2 of Circular 22/2022/TT-BGDDT, the academic coordinator public employee in boarding ethnic high schools, specialized high schools, preparatory universities, and schools for the disabled have the professional title code V.07.07.21.

What is a public employee working as an academic coordinator in Vietnam? What are the responsibilities of an academic coordinator public employee in Vietnam?​ (Internet image)

What are the responsibilities of an academic coordinator public employee in Vietnam?

Based on Article 3 of Circular 22/2022/TT-BGDDT, the responsibilities of an academic coordinator public employee in Vietnam include:

- Planning and implementing the school's annual administrative tasks; periodically and regularly reporting as required;

- Managing and monitoring the school's records and documentation system related to students;

- Coordinating the enrollment process and other tasks related to exams, evaluations of students;

- Collaborating with teachers and staff in the school to manage and monitor students daily; summarizing the learning and training results of students;

- Completing training programs; self-learning and self-enhancing professional and operational skills;

- Performing other tasks assigned by the principal.

What is the current salary coefficient for an academic coordinator public employee in Vietnam?

Based on Article 6 of Circular 22/2022/TT-BGDDT:

Salary Classification

1. Public employees appointed to the professional title of academic coordinator public employee with code V.07.07.21 as specified in this Circular will apply the salary scale for public employees type A0 in table 3 (professional and operational salary table for officials, public employees in state public service providers) issued with Government Decree No. 204/2004/ND-CP dated December 14, 2004, on wage policies for officials, public employees, and armed forces (hereinafter referred to as Decree No. 204/2004/ND-CP).

2. The salary transition for cases where recruited or appointed to the professional title of academic coordinator public employee who are currently working as officials and public employees in different specialized sectors is as follows:

a) For those currently classified under the salary for officials and public employees type A0 in table 2 (professional and operational salary table for officials in state agencies) or table 3 (professional and operational salary table for officials, public employees in state public service providers) issued with Decree No. 204/2004/ND-CP, the salary classification will be of public employees type A0;

b) For those currently classified under salary for officials and public employees type A1 or higher or type B, the reclassification will follow the guidelines in clause 1, Section II of Circular No. 02/2007/TT-BNV dated May 25, 2007, by the Minister of Home Affairs, guiding salary classification upon promotion, transfer of officials, and public employees.

Thus, according to these regulations, the professional title of an academic coordinator public employee, code V.07.07.21, applies the salary scale for public employees type A0 with a coefficient from 2.1 to 4.89.

What educational qualifications are required for an academic coordinator public employee in Vietnam?

Based on clause 3, Article 3 of Circular 22/2022/TT-BGDDT:

Professional criteria for academic coordinator public employees

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3. Standards of education and training

a) Must have a bachelor's degree in education or higher (or have a bachelor's degree or higher in other fields relevant to the teaching administrative position);

b) Complete the training program aligned with the professional criteria for the academic coordinator public employee as specified.

4. Standards of professional competence

a) Understand and apply the guidelines, policies, laws of the State, sector regulations, and requirements of the educational level into the work field;

b) Effectively implement the school's educational plans and programs;

c) Have the ability to organize and manage students to effectively perform the duties of an academic coordinator public employee;

d) Possess coordination and good communication skills with colleagues; advising, supporting students, and their parents in fulfilling tasks;

e) Have the capability to apply information technology in professional activities.

Thus, an academic coordinator public employee needs to have a bachelor's degree in education or higher or a bachelor's degree in other relevant fields. Additionally, the academic coordinator public employee must complete the training program aligned with the professional criteria for the position as specified.