Position Summary:

General Admissions (50%)

• Conduct outreach in the USA and internationally to promote NYU Shanghai and recruit a diverse pool of students;
• Develop expertise in examination systems, grading scales, and educational qualifications in assigned regions;
• Organize and present workshops, information sessions, and school visits focused on international applicants;
• Represent NYU Shanghai at regional events, including counselor workshops, conferences, and exhibitions;
• Review a large volume of international applications for admission to NYU Shanghai.
  

Manage the Student Ambassador Program (30%)

• Lead the recruitment, training, and management of the international student ambassador program, while continuously evaluating its structure and aligning it with the evolving needs of the Undergraduate Admissions office;
• Communicate and enforce expectations and ensure participation and growth opportunities for student ambassadors;
• Partner with Admissions Marketing to utilize social media that engage student ambassadors with prospective students/admitted students;
• Coordinate with the finance office to facilitate timely payments for student ambassadors in China and Abroad.

Plan/Implement Events (10%)

• Host NYU Shanghai virtual bi-weekly information sessions and virtual weekly one-to-one virtual coffee chats;
• Plan, execute and oversee multiple aspects of yield, Admitted Student Weekend/Candidate Weekend and other on-/off-campus events.

Additional Responsibilities (10%)

• Data entry;
• General office administration;
• Additional projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree (required); Master’s degree (preferred).

Experience:

• 1-3 years of administrative experience, preferably in higher education or admissions-related field (required);
• 2+ years of personal or work experience in Mainland China, preferably related to secondary education systems (preferred);
• Experience managing a group of 15+ students (preferred).

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and client service skills;
• Excellent English speaking, writing and presentation skills;
• Knowledge of US higher education and liberal arts curricula;
• Ability to make thoughtful decisions in a timely manner;
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team;
• Ability to travel internationally as required, eg. 6-8 weeks in the fall and 2-3 weeks in the spring;
• Availability to work evenings and weekends;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly with Excel) and Google suite.

Additional Information: