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±¬ÁÏÍõ seeks an Outreach and Selection Officer (equivalent to Assistant Director or Senior Assistant Director title in a university admissions office) to be part of the Admissions team to execute a world-class admissions process, designed to select the next generation of young leaders from around the world for an unparalleled experience in China via the ±¬ÁÏÍõ Master’s program at Tsinghua University.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the admissions team responsible for recruiting applicants to ±¬ÁÏÍõ. The Outreach and Selection Officer will cultivate a domestic and international portfolio, recruiting relationships virtually and in person with the world’s leading universities, colleges, global firms, governments, and multilateral organizations, networks of young professionals, and young leaders. They will take key responsibility for designing and implementing high-level outreach events and generating ideas for new recruitment strategies. They will assist in a goal-oriented and thorough selection process that assembles a class of Scholars who are on track to be the next generation of leaders around the world. They will report directly to the Assistant Director of Global Admissions and will be part of a global admissions team headquartered in New York.

±¬ÁÏÍõ is a fully-funded, one-year master’s degree program in global affairs at Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. An unparalleled learning experience, it is the first scholarship of its kind created to respond to the geopolitical landscape of the 21st century and designed to prepare the next generation of global leaders.

Each year, around 150 candidates from around the world are selected to join a diverse cohort. ±¬ÁÏÍõ seeks candidates with leadership qualities and the potential to foster crosscultural understanding. Scholars come from a wide variety of industries and backgrounds, such as business, technology, politics, healthcare, and more.

±¬ÁÏÍõ’ dynamic curriculum–based on the pillars of China, leadership, and global affairs–is designed to provide Scholars with the knowledge, skills, and firsthand experience needed to navigate the complexities of the evolving global landscape. Through an immersive experience in China, Scholars spend a year living in Beijing, studying at the prestigious Tsinghua University under the guidance of leading academics and global thought leaders.

±¬ÁÏÍõ was established in 2013 by Founding Trustee Stephen A. Schwarzman and Tsinghua University. ±¬ÁÏÍõ aspires to create a global network of leaders who will shape the future.

• Conduct innovative in-person and virtual outreach activities to create awareness of ±¬ÁÏÍõ, including establishing and maintaining a functional and well-communicated schedule of regional outreach activities; making presentations to prospective students, campus contacts, and key staff and faculty; representing the program at fairs and conferences and with networks of young professionals; hosting informational workshops and webinars; and, facilitating communication campaigns. Travel is required
• Contribute to the execution of the selection process for applicants, providing on-site staffing and facilitation for interviews.
• Support the application process, including providing expertise on educational systems and credentials as part of the technical review of incoming applications; responding to applicant queries throughout the application process. Utilize online application, CRM system (Slate), and other platforms to provide frequent data and activity reporting on the outreach and selection activities.
• Provide insight on design and development of various project components, including: program outreach; application and selection management; communications; and data capture and reporting.
• Manage communication with university fellowship advisor community during the selection season.
• Liaise closely with Beijing-based China Admissions colleagues to ensure the parallel U.S./ Global & China Admissions processes are aligned.
• Performs other admissions-related duties and functions as assigned.

The Stephen A Schwarzman Education Foundation operates as a non-profit with a different structure and different job titles than an educational institution. Qualified candidates should consider the position as an equivalent to an Assistant Director or Senior Assistant Director at a traditional US university setting.

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Three years of work experience, with at least two years in a high-level, fast-paced environment. Experience directly related to university admissions or enrollment management strongly preferred. Deep regional expertise or experience in mission-driven organizations with extensive stakeholder management & engagement will be considered.
• Experience studying or working in China is preferred but not required.
• Experience living or working overseas, preferably in an educational or nonprofit environment, preferred but not required.
• Experience in student support is preferred, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong public speaking and written communication skills to convey information to individuals and groups of varying educational, cultural, and experience levels and across mediums.
• Strong organizational, planning, and scheduling skills with demonstrated ability to execute multiple projects on time and on budget.
• Strong knowledge of the higher education landscape and prestigious graduate fellowship opportunities preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated adaptability in dealing with changing and/or uncertain circumstances as well as condensed timeframes. Exposure to start-up environments preferred.
• Excellent commitment to quality and customer focus. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
• High level of creativity and the proven ability to conceptualize and implement innovative and cutting-edge outreach tactics (both virtual and in-person).
• Ability to maintain compliance with guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Comfort and competence in engaging with diverse populations. Proven ability to work effectively across different world regions. Strong inter-cultural competency required.
• High level of integrity and accountability; ability to exercise discretion on confidential matters and communicate with tact and diplomacy.
• Professionalism, maturity, and the ability to use diplomacy in difficult situations.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills. Ability to interact with all levels of staff and external contacts.