Job Vacancy - Student Engagement Officer (China)
Position overview
The Australian National 51³Ô¹ÏÍø (ANU) is seeking a dedicated student engagement officer based in Beijing, to work within ANU China Centre, which is wholly owned by ANU.
As one of the world's leading universities, ANU is committed to providing an unrivalled student experience and exceptional customer service to our partners and stakeholders. The position will support Student Engagement Manager to contribute to the formulation and implementation of the university's student-centred services in China, including employability and career services, alumni services and any other events organisation services for ANU students and alumni in China. The role will entail building effective relationships with employers and related service providers in China.
Key duties:
- ž Facilitate Student Engagement Manager and ANU China team to organize and implement ANU events in major cities of China
- ž Under the direction of the Student Engagement Manager to work with student career advisory stakeholders, including Career Office internally and key companies/organizations as external stakeholders, to ensure the smooth message delivery in two ways
- ž Organize a program of career and employability events and workshops (online and offline for current ANU students and recent alumni.)
- ž Keep frequent communication with active alumni and alumni groups in Mainland China, and assist with alumni event organization
- ž Handle or help to forward student queries to relevant departments of ANU
- ž Undertake other high-priority tasks of institutional importance, as assigned by ANU China Centre Director and Student Engagement Manager
- ž Occasional travel within Mainland China on behalf of the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø may be required
Essential:
- ž Proficient event management skills
- ž Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Proven experience in liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including the ability to develop and maintain constructive relationships
- ž Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to use initiative, investigate issues, collect and analyze data and to make evidence-based decisions.
- ž Good understanding of working in multicultural environment
- ž Proven ability to work well within a team environment as well as to independently organize
- work priorities, multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
- ž Native-level Mandarin Chinese and advanced spoken and written English skills to be able to communicate effectively with external stakeholders and ANU internal colleagues
- ž High proficiency in the use of computer-based, office information systems, in particular, spreadsheets, databases, web applications and word processing
Desirable:
Knowledge and life experience with the Australian education system and institutions highly regarded. ANU graduates are encouraged to apply.
Availability:
The position is open to Chinese nationals. The successful candidate will be recruited through ANU China Centre as an ANU local based staff. The candidate is expected to start this position full-time as soon as possible. The role will require possible domestic travel within mainland China.
Reporting line:
The position will report directly to Student Engagement Manager, ANU China Centre.
How to apply:
To apply for this position, please send your CV AND cover letter to China.liaison@anu.edu.au, with the subject clearly marked as APPLY FOR Student Engagement Officer position + YOUR NAME.
Please outline how your experience and qualifications make you the right candidate for the position. Your cover letter should respond to the qualifications listed above.
Application deadline:
17:00 pm (China standard time), 21 August, 2022
