Position Overview:

The Admissions Officer will perform administrative and management support to the Director of Admissions and Financial Aid and to his/her teams.

Reports to:

Director of Admissions and Financial Aid

Essential Duties:

1. Analyze the applications of prospective students based on standard admission policies and perform preliminary review of applications as appropriate.

2. Provide assistance in admissions quota management.

3. Advice both internal and external stakeholders about the admissions procedure, eligibility for admissions/application, and to answer any procedural or technical issues related to application submission.

4. Prepare, review and summarize various admissions reports and documents, draft background documents, and incoming and outgoing communication as necessary.

5. Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and follow through on issues in a timely manner.

6. Receive and interact with incoming visitors, answer phone calls and respond to emails from applicants, parents and partner organizations.

7. Support the management of the team budget, including planning and records keeping, financial matters related to the team, and track expenses for projects and prepare expense reports.

8. Other tasks assigned by the line manager.

9. University employees' job responsibilities will continue to expand in scope and depth as the University grows in size and complexity in its programs.

Required Qualifications:

1. Candidate should possess at least an undergraduate degree. Graduate degree is preferred.

2. Knowledge of Chinese Gaokao and understanding of Joint Venture Institutions are essential.

3. 1-2 years of experience in administrative and executive, or other related occupation. Working experience in Higher Education is highly preferable.

4. Ability to resolve complex administrative problems independently.

5. Highly detail oriented with a critical degree of accuracy regarding data entry and analysis.

6. Excellent organizational skills and excellent problem-solving and analytical ability.

7. Strong communication and relationship building skills are essential.

8. Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Chinese.

9. Must have good skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Willingness to learn new software is preferable.

10. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

How to Apply:

Please be advised the salary is commensurate with experience.

Application Process: submit cover letter and CV to DKUrecruitment@dukekunshan.edu.cn

Please note: DKU will ONLY accept applications received through DKUrecruitment@dukekunshan.edu.cn

Applications sent by other means will NOT be considered.

上班地址：昆山市杜克大道8号

Duke Kunshan University – Overview
Duke Kunshan University is a Sino-American partnership of Duke University and Wuhan University to create a world-class liberal arts and research university offering a range of academic programs for students from China and throughout the world. A non-profit, joint-venture institution, Duke Kunshan University was granted accreditation approval by China’s Ministry of Education in September 2013 and welcomed its inaugural class of students in August 2014.
With the goal of spearheading the future of higher education, Duke Kunshan University is influenced and informed by both Chinese and American traditions of higher education. The shared vision of Duke University and Wuhan University is that Duke Kunshan will help address the changing needs of global higher education. Their rich heritage inspires Duke Kunshan University to pursue academic excellence and integrity and to apply classroom knowledge in service to society. Duke Kunshan University delivers academic programs designed to address society’s future needs through a curriculum based in the liberal arts tradition and a commitment to problem-based learning that challenges students to apply their knowledge during the learning process.
As an international, intellectual community that encourages diversity, openness and creative learning, Duke Kunshan University welcomes outstanding students and faculty from around the world who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to this global learning environment. The university’s innovative academic programs inspire students to master academically rigorous course work, generate new ideas and develop creative solutions to the world’s challenges, preparing them not just for careers in specific fields, but to become globally sophisticated leaders and citizens.
Duke Kunshan University is a place for learning, living and growing, in a setting that encourages the pursuit of knowledge within and beyond the classroom. The City of Kunshan is located in close proximity to both Shanghai and Suzhou, two of the largest and most developed metropolitan areas in China. Connected to both by high-speed rail and highways, the city of Kunshan is a center for business and high-tech research and manufacturing, and it has one of the fastest growing economies in China. The 200-acre campus site is within the Kunshan Yangcheng Lake Science Park and features state-of-the-art classroom and meeting facilities, library resources, student and faculty housing and dining space, and recreational facilities. Multi-purpose meeting spaces, breakout rooms, and study areas allow students to work individually or in groups to review course material, complete assignments, and participate in the vibrant, intellectual life of the campus.

昆山杜克大学是一所非营利性的中美合作办学机构，由杜克大学和武汉大学联合创办，旨在开创世界一流的研究型综合性大学，为来自中国及全球的学生提供多样化的学术项目。昆山杜克大学于2013年9月获得中国教育部批准正式设立，并于2014年秋季迎来首批学生。
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作为一个国际化知识性群体，昆山杜克大学鼓励多样性、开放性和创新性学习。学校欢迎来自世界各地的优秀师生为其全球化学习环境贡献多元化的视角与经验。昆山杜克大学的创新性学术项目将激励学生掌握严谨的学术课程，激发创新思维，为所面临的全球性挑战开发创造性的解决途径，不仅为学生在具体领域的就业做好充分准备，更致力于将他们培养成为具有国际视野的领军人物和世界公民。
昆山杜克大学为学生营造的是一个学习、生活和成长的多样化环境，鼓励学生在课堂内外寻求新的知识。昆山市毗邻上海市和苏州市，高速公路和高铁交通十分便利。昆山市是商业、高新技术研究和制造业中心，也是中国目前经济发展最快的城市之一。昆山杜克大学校园占地200英亩，位于昆山阳澄湖科技园内，配置了先进的教室和会议设施、图书馆资源、师生宿舍、餐厅、及休闲设施。多功能的会议场所、休息室和学习区可供学生自习或集体讨论课程内容，完成作业，参与丰富多样的校园学习生活。

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