Position Overview:

Duke Kunshan University (DKU) is a Sino-foreign Cooperative University approved by the Ministry of Education and founded by Duke University, Wuhan University and Kunshan City Government. DKU is a non-profit public welfare social organization with independent legal status. The position is based in Kunshan.

The Development Manager is an integral member of DKU’s development team, which consists of professionals in Durham, NC as well as Kunshan. This integrated team has joint accountability for fundraising and business development to find resources and establish networks to support the short-term as well as long-term success of Duke Kunshan. Working closely with the Development Team and other Duke Kunshan departments/teams, the Development Manager also support development communication and alumni relations work with the ultimate goal of enhancing DKU branding and achieving development goals.

Reports to:

Director of Development, DKU

Essential Duties:

Fundraising and Development

• Support planning and execution of comprehensive major gift fundraising strategies and efforts to include alumni, parents, Advisory Board members, prospective individual and corporate donors and friends of DKU.
• Prospect identification and strategy: Identify prospects through fieldwork, screening, and research, in coordination with Duke University Development team. Update prospect and key contact lists. Recommend priorities and approaches for in-person and other follow-up.
• Prospect engagement: Help develop and maintain the prospect engagement plan; help secure appointments with prospects; meeting with prospects jointly with the development director or on his/her own to cultivate the relationship; prepare prospect briefings for meetings; compile and refine meeting minutes.
• Create and organize strategic programs or events to support fundraising goals.
• Promote the DKU brand through various platforms and interactions with individuals and corporations.

Development Communication

• Design and deliver innovative communication platforms, campaigns or programs that engage DKU donors, Advisory Board members, DKU Foundation board members, alumni, and other key stakeholders.
• Ensure that internal and external audiences are kept apprised of University updates through E-newsletters, mailings and social media, etc.
• Write proposals to individual and corporate prospects. Help with other correspondence, as needed.
• Write and edit donor reports.
• Write, edit, and manage digital content through the Foundation’s website and other social media outlets to effectively engage, inform, or promote events, programs, and University news.
• Support the marketing and communication of events.
  

Alumni Relations

• Strategize, plan and build DKU alumni relation platforms, programs and database to create a strong, supportive and engaging DKU alumni network.
• Plan and organize alumni events and programs, working together with DKU cross-functional teams and Duke alumni association, to build bridges between DKU, DKU/Duke alumni and students.
• In coordination with DKU career center teams, support alumni career mentorship program to establish the link between Duke and DKU alumni and students on campus.
  

Other Duties

• Perform other administrative tasks as needed.
• 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:

• Work requires communications, analytical and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program. MBA or other relevant advanced degree desirable.
• Requires at least five years of work experience (or an equivalent combination of relevant work experience and education) in alumni affairs, public relations, fund raising, sales and promotions, marketing, or a related field sufficient to acquire skills necessary to administer, coordinate and/or participate in general fund raising activities and proposal development.
• The position also requires experience in relationship development with diverse organizations and constituencies.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin.
• Comprehensive knowledge of China.
• Familiarity with Western higher education models.
• Program and event planning, marketing and communications, and development expertise.

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。
昆山杜克大学以引领高等教育的未来为目标，凝聚中美两国高等教育传统，承载杜克大学和武汉大学响应不断变化的全球高等教育需求的共同愿景。两所创办高校丰富的历史传承将激励昆山杜克大学不断追求学术卓越与正直，并以知识服务于社会。昆山杜克大学设置的学术项目面向社会的未来需求，以通识博雅教育传统为基础，注重解决问题的能力，鼓励学生学以致用。
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。

电子邮箱：dkucontact@duke.edu
联系电话：400-892-0508