Position Summary:This position/role is an integral member of the Chinese admissions team. Not only will this role travel extensively to assigned regions within Mainland China to conduct outreach and recruit Chinese applicants to NYU Shanghai during travel, this person will also be responsible for the comprehensive and holistic review of applications. This position will work closely with the Director of Admissions and Associate Director of Chinese Admissions to oversee the evaluation process (including the planning and execution of Candidate Weekend). This position/role will also be expected to support all aspects of the Chinese admissions cycle: from responding to incoming inquiries from prospective and current applicants, to implementing yield events and finalizing matriculated student lists.

The main responsibilities include:

Outreach and Recruitment (40%)

• Travel to assigned regions within Mainland China to promote NYU Shanghai and recruit potential students;
• Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with key regional stakeholders, including key high schools and the relevant offices of the Education and Examination Administrations of assigned provinces;
• Conduct in-person and virtual information sessions, specialized workshops, high school visits and campus tours for prospective students and their parents;
• Represent NYU Shanghai at regional events with stakeholder audiences, such as high school fairs, conferences and exhibitions;
• Travel to assigned regions internationally to promote NYU Shanghai (about 10 days year round).

Evaluation and Selection (30%)

• Review large numbers of applications from China (including Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan) for admission to NYU Shanghai;
• Develop expertise on examinations and grading scales of assigned territories;
• Support the maintenance and operation of information systems for the Chinese admissions, quota allocation and matriculation processes;
• Assist with the planning and execution of Candidate Weekend and yield events.

• Effectively utilize matriculated student platforms and data systems;
• Support ongoing marketing and communication initiatives, including the student ambassador programs;
• Answer phone, email and online group chat inquiries;
• Support the operation and function of the Welcome Center;
• Data entry and general office administration;
• Additional assignments as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred;
• Previous working experience in Chinese higher education institution.

• Native Mandarin speaker, with excellent speaking, writing and presentation skills;
  Strong English communication skills;
• Knowledge of Chinese and US higher education systems and provincial Gaokao policies;
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and client service skills;
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team;
• Facility with Microsoft Office suite and experience using student-based CRMs preferred;
• Significant domestic travel in Q4 and to New York is expected;
• Availability on evenings and weekends.

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