BACKGROUND

The Academic Services Office (ASO) is a new unit established within the Centre for Academic Affairs (CAA) to support the Vice President, Academic Affairs (VPAA) and to provide administrative coordination across the university for a broad range of key academic functions.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Reporting via the Head of Academic Services Office to the Director, Centre for Academic Affairs (DCAA), and working closely with the VPAA, the Academic Planning Officer will deliver a range of academic-related activities including academic planning; academic staff induction; student engagement; information flows; and internal university small grant funds. The Academic Planning Officer will also act as PA to the DCAA.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

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  Assists the VPAA with Academic Planning, especially year planning and Area Strategic Plan development.
• In liaison with the Planning and Business Development Office, assists the VPAA and Dean TL with new programme planning
• Provides non-academic review of existing programs
• Liaises with UMC and Planning and Business Development Unit to provide market research about academic endeavours
• Organizes and develops Academic Staff Induction
• Develops and maintains systems of student engagement and representation
• Coordinates and manages competitive university funding schemes
• In liaison with departments, ensures accuracy of departmental and CAA information on XJTLU webpages
• Collects completion data and maintains records
• Assist in the development of the ASO
• Any other task that may be required by the Head of ASO

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

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  Bachelor degree or higher or significant relevant professional qualifications
• Experience of administrative work in a Higher Education environment
• High-level oral and written communication skills in English
• Good personal organisation and time-management skills
• A clear, logical thinker
• Confident, assertive, proactive and able to take responsibility for own actions
• Well-developed cultural awareness
• A flexible approach to working
• Ability to work independently and also as part of a team
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Desirable

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  Experience of working in an international environment

How to apply

To apply for the position, please visit the following website and apply online before the closing date: http://hr.xjtlu.edu.cn/. You need to register and then login to complete each part of the application process, including Basic Information, Cover Letter, Job Title and Reference and Equal Opportunities Form. Remember to attach your CV when completing the Basic Information form, and the covering letter (in English) should outline your interest in the post and explain how you meet the criteria.

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西交利物浦大学坐落在素有“人间天堂”之称的苏州，这座文化名城至今仍坐落在春秋战国期间的原址上。仍然保持着“水陆平行，河街相邻”的双棋盘格局和粉墙黛瓦、小桥流水的古朴风貌。古城数千年的历史，给后人留下了大量的珍贵文化遗产，其中又以园林为著称，拙政园、留园、网师园等九处名胜古迹被列为世界文化遗产。今天的苏州不仅保留了它悠久文化传统，同时又是一个与时俱进的、对世界开放的现代化城市。近年来它的国民经济总产值以将近15%年增长率快速发展。苏州的GDP仅次于上海、北京和广州。
西交利物浦大学是苏州进一步对外开放和教育全球化的产物。苏州及周边地区经济的高速发展吸引了两所世界名校——中国西安交通大学和英国利物浦大学。它们作为母校在苏州工业园区独墅湖高教区合作创办一所以理、工、管起步的国际型大学。这也是国内一所由教育部批准中外“强强”合作的大学。它的愿景是研究导向、独具特色、世界认可的中国大学和中国土地上的国际大学。它旨在培养具有国际视野和竞争力的高级技术和管理人才；积极为经济和社会发展提供科技和管理服务；在人类面临严重生存挑战的领域有特色地开展研究；探索高等教育新模式，影响中国甚至世界的教育发展。
西交利物浦大学建校于中国—新加坡苏州工业园区，这所学校将在悠久浓郁的文化传统与世界罕有的高速经济发展并存共生的美好环境中成长。
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