About SCUPI:
Sichuan University - Pittsburgh Institute (SCUPI) is a new academic entity jointly established by the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) in the U.S. and Sichuan University (SCU) in China. Officially approved by the Ministry of Education (MOE) of China in March 2014, SCUPI is one of the five institute-scale collaborative programs between leading universities in the U.S. and China. SCUPI stands out for its technical focus on advanced and sustainable manufacturing and offers three undergraduate majors in Industrial Engineering (IE), Mechanical Engineering (ME), and Materials Science and Engineering (MSE). The curricula at SCUPI will be based on Pitt’s Swanson School of Engineering’s core curriculum and they will be instructed in English. The first class of SCUPI will start in fall, 2015.
Three Positions Opened:
Academic Administrator / Student Counselor / Financial Administrator
Employment Location:
Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
Academic Administrator
Position Description:
The Academic Administrator provides administrative and operational support to SCUPI. Primary responsibilities include coordination of daily functions, organization and maintenance of student and personnel records in the Institute.
Duties and Responsibilities
Act as first-line responder to inquiries concerning Institute operation and organization. Direct specific inquiries to appropriate sources for resolutionDraft and prepare publications, reports and enrollment materialUpdate information on Institute’s website and social mediaMaintain personnel and student recordsSupport institute-wide student and faculty orientation, workshops, seminars, and academic servicesCoordinate faculty and staff members’ academic related activitiesPrepare class scheduling, coordinate classrooms, and curriculum supportWork collaboratively with other team members on special projects
Qualifications:
High level of English proficiency in both speaking and writingGraduate degree required, oversea diploma from an English speaking country preferredMinimum two years of experience in providing administrative assistanceDesire to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, goal-oriented, diverse environmentKnowledgeable in American university education systemSuperb team playerMulti-tasking ability
Student Counselor
Position Description：
The Student counselor needs to devote significant efforts to recruiting, advising, and managing student affairs in the Institute. The Counselor plays an active and leadership role in coordinating student recruiting activities, which includes meetings, workshops, presentations and travel. Managing student affairs may follow the relevant guidelines provided by the University.
Duties and Responsibilities
Advise prospective students through school visit, telephone/video interview and email, and provide assistance throughout the admission processHelp students familiar with SCUPI curriculum and provide advice based on individual’s academic needsManage student affairs based on University guidelines and coordinate with relevant university unitsCollect and maintain a variety of student dataAct as first-line interface between the Institute and students and parentsProvide students with career path, future placement and advanced studies
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Education, Public Relation, Communications or other related fieldsHigh level of English proficiencyPrefer 2-3 years’ experience working with students at the collegiate levelStrong presentation, communication and organization skillsAbility to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environmentAbility and willingness to travel
Financial Administrator
Position Description：
The Finance Administrator is responsible for accounting and budgetary operations in the Institute. This position serves as a financial interface between the Institute and external entities, especially with the University’s finance department. As a member of the Institute’s administrative group, he or she may need to participate in non-finance related activities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage revenues, expenditures, transfers, accounts, and disbursementPrepare payroll for employees in the InstituteHelp development of Institute’s annual budgetProcess procurement, purchasing, and reimbursementWork with Student Counselor in assisting students’ finance related mattersAssist faculty and staff travel request and related logisticsOther responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
Master's Degree in accounting, finance, or business related field1-3 years’ working experience in accounting, finance or other related fieldsReasonable level of English proficiencyQuantitative mind and skillful in Microsoft Office and basic database programsCapable of working independently as well as in a team settingMulti-tasking abilityApplication Procedure:
Interested applicants are welcome to apply. A resume, a cover letter which outlines applicant’s professional goals and specific position(s) interested, and three professional references with telephone numbers or email addresses (if available), can be sent to scupitts@scu.edu.cn. Qualified candidates will be invited for interview at Sichuan University or at the University of Pittsburgh. All employments will be located at Sichuan University campus in Chengdu, China.
Application Due: 03/10/2015
Office Address:Room 603, Administration Building, Sichuan University
