Position Overview:

The DKU Community Center and Student Organizations Coordinator works to create a sense of belonging and community throughout campus and the off-campus community center while maximizing cross cultural interaction with student learning and development. S/he is responsible for establishing and overseeing Duke Kunshan student clubs and organizations and managing the DKU Community Center Space. They will provide advising oversight to all student clubs and organizations including, but not limited to, annual registration and recognition processes, student leader training, and event/program management. They will serve as secondary advisor to the Student Programming Board. In addition, they will provide facilities management to the DKU Community Center space which will include, but not limited to, space usage and oversight, supervising student workers, and designing and implementing programs.

In addition, s/he is part of the Student Affairs team that participates in emergency on-call rotations after-hours, which includes weekend and holiday duty hours (approximately 3-4 weeks/semester). Staff members on duty must stay in a campus residence hall for after-hour duty. The coordinator is a live in position and will be housed in the off-campus Scholars Hotel residence hall. This list of responsibilities is not inclusive of all responsibilities, but is a general overview of expectations for the position. As the campus develops, additional responsibilities not listed below may be added and or expanded.

Reports to:

Assistant Dean of Student Affairs

Essential Duties:

Advising and Oversight of Student Clubs and Organizations

• Manages procedures for registering new student clubs and organizations, including training and advising on constitutions and other requirements.
• Oversees the annual recognition and re-recognition processes of student clubs and organizations.
• Is responsible for the development, enhancement, and implementation of the Student Organization Academy (SOA). The SOA provides student leader training modules for club officers and members in topics such as, but not limited to, event management, leadership positions, financial budget skills, etc.
• Advises and works with student clubs and organizations’ leaders on event program management, implementation, and assessment.
• Provides training and support to faculty and staff advisors to student clubs and organizations.
• Collaborates with a variety of stakeholders (including academic program staff and faculty) to maximize student clubs and organizations on campus and their student learning, development outside the classroom, and intercultural exchange.
• Assist with management of Duke Kunshan Engage student involvement software.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Management of the DKU Community Center Space

• Responsible for the overall management of the DKU Community Center Space, including working and collaborating with all campus departments associated with space (e.g. campus operations – security and cleaning staff, library, catering, etc.).
• Be located at staff space in Dayu Bay during business hours (9am-5:30pm).
• In charge of creating and enforcing guidelines, policies, and rules for usage of space.
• Responsible for creating and implementing social, educational, and cross-cultural programming for DKU Community Center Space.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate student workers to staff space during non-business hours and assist in programming (including assisting with student clubs and organizations).
• Will require occasional evening hours as student programming dictates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• 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:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field in education, student personnel or a related program.
• A minimum of 2 years experience working with university/college level student clubs and/or organizations and student activities/programming related area.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated experience with co-curricular program development and assessment.
• Intercultural competency achieved and demonstrated by having lived, worked, or studied in an international, cross-cultural setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a desire to work in a team-oriented, dynamic, fast-paced, diverse environment.
• Excellent organization and planning skills.
• Commitment to supporting an innovative and intercultural learning community.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in managing or overseeing a community/programming space is highly preferred.
• Master's degree in a relevant field in education, student personnel, and related programs.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in Chinese is preferred.
• Knowledge of the differences between Chinese and western higher education systems.
• Experience with facilities management, preferably in a college or university setting.

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.

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