Vice President for Financial and Administrative Affairs

Dr. Habib Jafari

Vice President for Financial and Administrative Affairs

Core Responsibilities:
  • Communicating all decisions, regulations, bylaws, and directives issued by the University President to the relevant units and monitoring and supervising their proper implementation
  • Recommending qualified candidates for managerial positions and supervising affiliated units to ensure the effective and proper discharge of their responsibilities
  • Planning and organizing the activities of the Office of the Vice President for Financial and Administrative Affairs and preparing and proposing its annual budget in accordance with the University's strategic priorities
  • Coordinating and collaborating with other University offices and departments to facilitate the effective implementation of institutional programs and plans
  • Managing and supervising the proper administration of the University's administrative, financial, and facilities-related affairs in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and bylaws
  • Supporting the implementation of the University's executive objectives and directing and supervising workflows and administrative procedures across its various units
  • Monitoring the allocation and expenditure of financial appropriations among University units in accordance with the detailed budget approved by the Board of Trustees and other applicable laws, regulations, and financial policies
  • Assessing the University's organizational and operational status by identifying its strengths, bottlenecks, challenges, opportunities, and potential threats, and developing appropriate strategic recommendations on this basis
  • Preparing and submitting the necessary reports to the University President concerning the activities, performance, and responsibilities of the units under the supervision of the Vice Presidency
  • Collecting, organizing, and completing the information required for the implementation of the University's comprehensive development plan; preparing and proposing the annual budget; and undertaking the necessary measures to implement the University's development programs
  • Planning and overseeing major repair, rehabilitation, restoration, and maintenance works required to preserve existing University buildings, facilities, and infrastructure
  • Establishing a Committee for the Development of Executive Procedures to improve and optimize administrative coordination and interactions among affiliated units, in cooperation with other University departments
  • Establishing effective procedures for revenue recognition and financial control throughout the University's financial cycle and preparing financial management reports to promote financial discipline and accountability across University units
  • Developing and implementing appropriate administrative procedures for the maintenance, preservation, and efficient management of University buildings, facilities, equipment, and physical assets