Job no: 0062505 Location: Beijing Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 2 years Department: Student and Scholarly Services - Offshore Office – China Team Salary: Salary commensurate with skills, and experience and in line with local salary rates
About the Role Join the China Office team as the Coordinator, Research and Research Training (China) and become a key player in driving the University of Melbourne's cutting-edge research initiatives forward. Based in Beijing, and reporting directly to the Country Manager, China, you'll be at the forefront of shaping local graduate research recruitment efforts and fostering collaborations with prestigious universities in China. Your role will involve advising on research opportunities, managing inquiries, and providing exceptional customer service to stakeholders ranging from prospective researchers to government agencies. Success in this role requires a deep understanding of university policies and China's research landscape. This position offers you an exciting opportunity to work within a global network, with autonomy and proactive initiative valued.
Responsibilities include:
Who we are looking for We're seeking an enthusiastic individual who is adaptable, and with a drive to take initiative. You will thrive both autonomously and collaboratively within a team setting. You will have a thorough understanding of the academic landscape for Graduate Researchers, coupled with familiarity in academic and student administration practices pivotal to graduate research. Your sound judgement and a keen cross-cultural insight will be essential. You will use your exceptional communication skills to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders while adeptly managing relationships and expectations.
You will also have:
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
This is a China-based role in Beijing. Only applicants with valid Chinese work rights are eligible to apply. The successful applicant will be employed through a subsidiary of the University of Melbourne (Ao Mo Da (Beijing) Consulting Co. Ltd).
This is a China-based role. Only applicants with valid Chinese work rights are eligible to apply.
Your new team - Student and Scholarly Services – Offshore Office – China Team The University's offshore offices provide high-order representation and engagement for the University in their geographical areas of responsibility. They support the University's marketing, student recruitment and admissions functions by disseminating information, co-ordinating communication activities and providing support to the University's education representatives; they also support linkages and academic relationships with research, industry, and business institutions; they support alumni relationships, and they provide on the ground assistance to visiting University staff.
The China Office team contributes to the strategic and operational management of the University partnership with the China Scholarship Council (CSC) and China-based institutional partners with the goal of supporting the growth and success mutually beneficial research collaboration and research training activities.
The China Office team also supports the University's engagement relationships with government agencies and departments, companies, institutions, and organisations, from the knowledge, innovation, and education sectors.
What we offer you! In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!
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Join Us! If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Yifang Xie, Country Manager, China [email protected] , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.
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Advertised: 13 May 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 22 May 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time