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

1、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

2、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

3、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 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