International Admissions Coordinator, Office of International Affairs

Westlake University is a new type of non-profit research-oriented university supported by public and private funding. It is a vanguard in higher education reform in China and is established with the approval of the Ministry of Education of China. Founded by prominent scientists and scholars, the University is committed to attracting world-leading professors, developing state-of-the-art disciplines, cultivating world-class talent, and making fundamental discoveries. The university implements an organizational system led by the University President under the guidance of the Board of Trustees. Academic and research functions are carried out by our three schools: School of Life Sciences, School of Science, and School of Engineering.

Serving Westlake University since 2018, the Office of International Affairs has been dedicated to building and developing international partnerships in education, research, administrative collaboration, and student exchange. The office oversees international undergraduate admissions, recruiting international undergraduate students, and strengthening university partnerships with international high schools at home and abroad. OIA also serves as the primary liaison with government agencies and the University for the approval process in international affairs. 

Our office staff assists our international community with immigration formalities and aims to deepen the cultural and social integration of international students and staff into the Westlake community. As the Office of International Affairs, we are dedicated to promoting internal internationalization and maintaining Westlake University's reputation as an international institution.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Develop and manage international undergraduate recruitment and admission processes at Westlake University.

2. Develop and execute marketing programs for international undergraduate recruitment, including advertisements, social media, websites, and school visits.

3. Develop and maintain partnerships with international high schools in China and overseas to attract international applicants.

4. Maintain electronic application and admission systems.

5. Manage admissions-related procedures and systems including candidate interviews, correspondence, visa applications, and the like.

6. Other tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

1. Three or more years of experience as a university administrator or relevant professional role.

2. Masters or higher degree in English, Communication, Education, Education Administration, International Studies, or related fields. 

3. Native or near-native level English fluency; strong oral and written communication skills; high-level ability in Mandarin Chinese.

4. Able to travel domestically and internationally.

5. Proficient with standard office software packages including Word and Excel.

6. Detail-oriented, with strong communication, management, and interpersonal skills, a proactive and responsible attitude; ability to work effectively within a team and across departmental boundaries; ability to balance and prioritize concurrent tasks.

7. Possess or acquire a strong familiarity with Westlake University and the university’s mission and goals.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience working or studying at an academic institution abroad.

2. Experience in international student admissions.

To apply, please send the following documents in English as a single PDF file to recruitment@westlake.edu.cn :

1. Cover letter

2. Resume/CV

3. List of three professional references with contact information

For more information about Westlake University, please visit: https://en.westlake.edu.cn