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 resolution
• Draft and prepare publications, reports and enrollment material
• Update information on Institute’s website and social media
• Maintain personnel and student records
• Support institute-wide student and faculty orientation, workshops, seminars, and academic services
• Coordinate faculty and staff members’ academic related activities
• Prepare class scheduling, coordinate classrooms, and curriculum support
• Work collaboratively with other team members on special projects

  
  Qualifications:

  • High level of English proficiency in both speaking and writing
  • Graduate degree required, oversea diploma from an English speaking country preferred
  • Minimum two years of experience in providing administrative assistance
  • Desire to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, goal-oriented, diverse environment
  • Knowledgeable in American university education system
  • Superb team player
  • Multi-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 process
    • Help students familiar with SCUPI curriculum and provide advice based on individual’s academic needs
    • Manage student affairs based on University guidelines and coordinate with relevant university units
    • Collect and maintain a variety of student data
    • Act as first-line interface between the Institute and students and parents
    • Provide students with career path, future placement and advanced studies

      
      Qualifications:

      • Master’s degree in Education, Public Relation, Communications or other related fields
      • High level of English proficiency
      • Prefer 2-3 years’ experience working with students at the collegiate level
      • Strong presentation, communication and organization skills
      • Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment
      • Ability 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 financ ial 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 disbursement
        • Prepare payroll for employees in the Institute
        • Help development of Institute’s annual budget
        • Process procurement, purchasing, and reimbursement
        • Work with Student Counselor in assisting students’ finance related matters
        • Assist faculty and staff travel request and related logistics
        • Other responsibilities as assigned.

           
          Qualifications:

          • Master's Degree in accounting, finance, or business related field
          • 1-3 years’ working experience in accounting, finance or other related fields
          • Reasonable level of English proficiency
          • Quantitative mind and skillful in Microsoft Office and basic database programs
          • Capable of working independently as well as in a team setting
          • Multi-tasking ability

            Application 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

            来源：

            http://rsc.scu.edu.cn/News.aspx?NewsId=1063