Budjko Oxana

Oxana Budjko is an experienced higher education administrator and international cooperation specialist with over 25 years of experience in academic program management, faculty development, and international relations. She has played a leading role in building global partnerships, coordinating student mobility, and promoting cross-border academic collaboration. Her professional background spans major universities in Russia and Uzbekistan, where she has successfully developed international programs, summer schools, and alumni engagement initiatives.

Specialist Degree (Optics Research) – Moscow Institute of Radio Engineering, Electronics and Automation (MIREA), 1989

English Language Scientific and Technical Translation Certificate – MIREA, 1987

Assistant Dean, School of Humanities, Natural and Social Sciences

New Uzbekistan University — Oct 2025 – Present

1. Supports academic leadership and program operations in collaboration with the Founding Dean.
2. Oversees faculty recruitment, departmental performance, and student support services.
3. Coordinates graduate placement and institutional development initiatives.

Advisor to the Rector

New Uzbekistan University — Oct 2024 – Present

1. Establishes and manages international partnerships with universities and academic organizations.
2. Oversees exchange, internship, and double-degree programs.
3. Coordinates guest lectures, visiting scholars, and academic events.

Head of International Office, Faculty of Economic Sciences

Higher School of Economics (HSE), Moscow, Russia — Feb 2015 – Sep 2024

1. Directed all international cooperation activities, including 550+ student exchanges and 30 internship programs.
2. Designed and coordinated 16 international and domestic short-term programs.
3. Led alumni engagement and student career placement initiatives.
4. Managed communications, publications, and promotional materials (600+ items).

Curriculum Development Project Coordinator

Higher School of Economics, UCA Economics Curriculum Project — Jan 2016 – Jul 2019

1. Oversaw faculty participation, logistics, and financial coordination for curriculum design.

International Mobility Consultant

HSE–NES Joint Undergraduate Program — Jul 2014 – Jan 2015

1. Expanded exchange and internship programs and established new international mobility opportunities.

Deputy Director, International Office

New Economic School (NES), Moscow, Russia — Jun 2012 – Jun 2014

1. Coordinated international study programs and U.S.-based summer schools.
2. Represented NES at NAFSA conferences and global academic events.

Financial Administrator / CFO / International Administrator

New Economic School (NES), Moscow, Russia — 1994 – 2013

1. Managed institutional budgeting, grants, donor relations, and reporting.
2. Established and oversaw the NES student loan program.
3. Coordinated academic training for the Ministry of Finance of Uzbekistan staff in Moscow.

Press Service Team Member

Embassy of the State of Israel, Moscow — 1992 – 1994

1. Supported media relations and event organization, including cultural exhibitions and ceremonies.

Understanding Medical Research – Yale University & Coursera (2020)

The CFO: Becoming a Strategic Partner – The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (2011)

JSTOR Celebration & Training Workshop – Moscow, Russia (2004)

Financial & Managerial Accounting – AIBEc, Moscow (2001)

Grant Proposal Writing and Development Strategy – University of Pittsburgh IMDI, Prague (1995)