Job description

Position Overview:
The Admissions Officer is a member of Admissions and Financial Aid team in the Office of China Enrollment Management. The key responsibility is to manage the application management system, follow the application evaluation policies and procedures, and perform data analysis to admit talented students for the unique liberal arts undergraduate education program at Duke Kunshan University.

Reports to:
Associate Director of Admissions and Financial Aid

Essential Duties:
1. Analyze the applications of prospective students based on standard admissions policies and perform preliminary review of applications as appropriate.
2. 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.
3. Organize and participate in admissions evaluation activities.
4. Prepare, review and summarize various admissions reports and documents, draft background documents, and incoming and outgoing communication as necessary.
5. Analyze the merit-based data and need-based financial aid applications based on standard policies and perform preliminary review as appropriate.
6. Provide assistance in scholarships and financial aid management.
7. Advice both internal and external stakeholders about the details of scholarships and financial aid schemes and to answer any procedural or technical issues related to document submission.
8. Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and follow through on issues in a timely manner.
9. Receive and interact with incoming visitors, answer phone calls and respond to emails from applicants and partner organizations.
10. 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.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.
12. University employees' job responsibilities will continue to expand in scope and depth as the University grows in size and complexity in its programs.

Skills & experience

Required Qualifications:
1. Candidate should possess at least an undergraduate degree. Graduate degree is preferred.
2. Working experience in Higher Education is highly preferable, but not required.
3. Passionate about career development in the higher education sector.
4. Ability to resolve complex administrative problems independently.
5. Excellent organizational skills and excellent problem-solving ability.
6. Strong communication and relationship building skills are essential.
7. Strong command of both written and spoken English and Chinese.
8. Must have good skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Willingness to learn new software is preferable.
9. Ability to work within a team environment.

How to Apply:
Please submit your formal application by searching the position on DKU recruitment portal.