Results-driven professional with 25+ years of experience in administrative positions, particularly in higher education. Demonstrated expertise in organizational management, program coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
Hi, I’m
Zarifa Aliyeva
Ashig Ali St. 13B, Bakikhanov, Sabunchu, Baku, Azerbaijan,BA
Summary
Overview
25
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Khazar University Baku , Azerbaijan
Career and Alumni Center, director
2023.12 - Current (2 education.years_Label & 10 education.months_Label)
Job overview
Azerbaijan İnstitute of Theology Baku , Azerbaijan
Office for Academic Affairs, head
2018.09 - 2024.01 (5 education.years_Label & 4 education.months_Label)
Job overview
Khazar University Baku , Azerbaijan
School of Education,vice-dean for academic affairs
2013.02 - 2018.09 (5 education.years_Label & 7 education.months_Label)
Job overview
Khazar University Baku , Azerbaijan
Assistant of Vice-rector for Academic Affairs
2010.10 - 2013.02 (2 education.years_Label & 4 education.months_Label)
Job overview
Khazar University Baku, Azerbaijan
School of Education, acting dean
2010.11 - 2011.09 (10 education.months_Label)
Job overview
Khazar University Baku, Azerbaijan
School of Humanities&Social Sciences, vice-dean
2007.09 - 2009.10 (2 education.years_Label & 1 education.month_Label)
Job overview
Khazar University Baku, Azerbaijan
School of Humanities&Social Sciences, acting dean
2006.12 - 2007.09 (9 education.months_Label)
Job overview
Khazar University Baku, Azerbaijan
School of Humanities&Social Sciences,dean assistan
2004.09 - 2006.12 (2 education.years_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Job overview
Khazar University Baku, Azerbaijan
Career Development Center,counselor
2003.04 - 2004.09 (1 education.year_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
Job overview
Khazar University Baku, Azerbaijan
English Laguage&Literature Department, assistant
2001.11 - 2003.04 (1 education.year_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
Job overview
Education
Khazar University Baku, Azerbaijan
Ph.D. from Education Management And Organization
2027-03
University Overview
Müdafiə ərəfəsi. Mövzu: Ali təhsil müəssisələrində pedaqoji heyətin idarə olunmasında innovativ yanaşmalar (Xəzər Universiteti təcrübəsində)
Khazar University Baku, Azerbaijan
Master of Arts from English Language And Literature
2001-09
University Overview
Diploma with Honours
Khazar University Baku, Azerbaijan
Bachelor of Arts from Journalism/English
2000-06
University Overview
GPA: Fərqlənmə diplomu
Khazar University Baku, Azerbaijan
Preparatory Course
1996-09
University Overview
Skills
- Program management
- Career coaching
- Student assessment
- Performance evaluation
- Project planning
- Collaboration
- Team building
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
- Analytical thinking
- Organization and time management
- Classroom management
- Team development
- Partnership building
- Business promotions
- Space organization
- Verbal and written communication
- Team leadership
- Business administration
- Complex Problem-solving
- Clear communication
- Relationship building
- Schedule preparation
- Strategic planning
- Recruiting and interviewing
- Documentation and reporting
Languages
Languages
Azerbaijani-native; Russian-fluent; English-fluent; Turkish-good
Certification
- Holder of several certifications from international conferences and training programs in education, academic administration, curriculum development, psychology, and linguistics.
Timeline
Career and Alumni Center, director
Khazar University
2023.12 - Current (2 education.years_Label & 10 education.months_Label)
Office for Academic Affairs, head
Azerbaijan İnstitute of Theology
2018.09 - 2024.01 (5 education.years_Label & 4 education.months_Label)
School of Education,vice-dean for academic affairs
Khazar University
2013.02 - 2018.09 (5 education.years_Label & 7 education.months_Label)
School of Education, acting dean
Khazar University
2010.11 - 2011.09 (10 education.months_Label)
Assistant of Vice-rector for Academic Affairs
Khazar University
2010.10 - 2013.02 (2 education.years_Label & 4 education.months_Label)
School of Humanities&Social Sciences, vice-dean
Khazar University
2007.09 - 2009.10 (2 education.years_Label & 1 education.month_Label)
School of Humanities&Social Sciences, acting dean
Khazar University
2006.12 - 2007.09 (9 education.months_Label)
School of Humanities&Social Sciences,dean assistan
Khazar University
2004.09 - 2006.12 (2 education.years_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Career Development Center,counselor
Khazar University
2003.04 - 2004.09 (1 education.year_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
English Laguage&Literature Department, assistant
Khazar University
2001.11 - 2003.04 (1 education.year_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
Khazar University
Ph.D. from Education Management And Organization
Khazar University
Master of Arts from English Language And Literature
Khazar University
Bachelor of Arts from Journalism/English
Khazar University
Preparatory Course