Campus Service 2 Head, Ghent University Global Campus
Vacancy
§ Job Position: A full-time post as a Head of Campus Services 2 (Finance & HR)
§ Job Responsibility: Head of Campus Services 2 (Finance & HR)
§ Location: Ghent University Global Campus, Incheon, South Korea
§ Department: Campus Services 2 – Finance & Human Resources
§ Reports To: GUGC Executive Board & GUGC Management
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership & Organizational Development
- Lead and oversee the Finance, HR, and Legal teams, ensuring seamless integration within GUGC’s administrative framework.
- Develop and implement strategic policies to optimize financial performance, workforce planning, and regulatory compliance.
- Serve as a key stakeholder to the GUGC Executive Board, contributing to long-term institutional planning and strategic decision-making.
- Drive a culture of operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement within administrative functions.
- Act as a strategic partner to the Financial Committee, supporting high-level decision-making on institutional financial planning and policy.
- Direct the development and execution of financial strategies, including budgeting, forecasting, and expenditure control.
- Ensure compliance with South Korean and international financial regulations, Ghent University policies, and funding requirements.
- Implement cost-control measures and revenue-generating initiatives to enhance financial sustainability.
- Conduct risk assessments, financial audits, and institutional performance evaluations to strengthen fiscal accountability.
· Oversee HR strategies, workforce planning, talent acquisition, performance management, and employee development.
· Implement policies promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and employee well-being.
· Ensure compliance with Korean labor laws and Ghent University’s HR policies, managing benefits administration, labor relations, and workforce regulations.
· Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performance workplace culture through leadership development and engagement initiatives.
4. Legal & Compliance Oversight
· Ensure institutional compliance with legal, regulatory, and governance requirements, including labor laws, financial regulations, and data protection policies.
· Oversee contracts, institutional agreements, risk management, and dispute resolution.
· Collaborate with external legal advisors, government agencies, and university legal teams to maintain regulatory compliance and mitigate risks.
5. Institutional Governance & Reporting
· Act as a liaison between GUGC, the home campus in Belgium, and external regulatory bodies, ensuring operational transparency.
· Provide executive reports and strategic recommendations on financial, HR, and administrative performance to university leadership.
· Engage with international faculty, staff, and local stakeholders to support a globally integrated administrative environment.
Profile
Essential Qualifications & Experience
· A Master’s degree or higher in Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, Law, or a closely related discipline.
· Minimum of 10 years of senior leadership experience in financial management, human resources, legal affairs, or university administration.
· Proven expertise in financial planning, budget management, and strategic workforce planning.
· Strong knowledge of Korean labor laws, financial regulations, and international higher education governance.
· Demonstrated ability to lead and oversee large-scale administrative operations in an academic or multinational setting.
· Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience in European or international higher education administration.
· Professional certifications in HR (CIPD, SHRM), Finance (CPA, CFA), or Legal Compliance.
· Strong knowledge of Korean labor laws, financial regulations, and international higher education governance.
· Proficiency in Korean is preferred.
· Familiarity with South Korean education policies, labor laws, and administrative frameworks.
· Strong institutional governance experience with stakeholder management expertise.
Key Competencies
· Strategic Leadership: Ability to shape and execute high-level administrative strategies.
· Cross-Cultural Communication: Proficiency in working within a multinational, multicultural academic environment.
· People Management: Strong team leadership, conflict resolution, and stakeholder engagement skills.
· Operational Excellence: Track record of streamlining processes and enhancing institutional efficiency.
· Analytical & Problem-Solving: Ability to interpret complex data and make data-driven decisions.
· Adaptability & Innovation: Capable of integrating diverse administrative systems while driving organizational transformation.
Equal Opportunity & Diversity
Ghent University and GUGC are committed to diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and we particularly welcome applications from female candidates to promote gender balance within our leadership team.
How to apply
Required Documents
- Detailed CV highlighting relevant experience (including at least two references).
- Cover letter outlining your vision for the role and its alignment with GUGC’s strategic vision (refer to the attached information).
- Copies of Degree Certificates (If the degree is in a language other than Dutch, French, German, or English, a legalized English translation is required).
- Transcripts (overview of academic results).
- Submit all required documents in a single PDF file via email:
- gugc_hr@ghent.ac.kr
Application Deadline: May 8, 2025
Expected Start Date: Negotiable, but no later than August 1, 2025
