Associate, Center for Civic Engagement / 学生公民教育中心项目助理

NYU Shanghai is a double identity university, thus it has requirements for Chinese students to complete their Chinese diploma, such as Civic Education Course, Military training, Personal dossier, etc. This position will provide comprehensive support and services regarding Civic Education Course, Military Training, Personal Dossier and other Chinese students related affairs that don't fall under a specific student life function unit. This position will also manage the Civic Education to Chinese students and the Introduction series of China to international students. This position will report to the Manager of the Center for Civic Engagement. 

The main responsibilities include:

Chinese Military Training Coordination (30%)

• Assist with the Manager, Center for Civic Engagement on Military Training overall coordination, including working with Oriental Land and other NYU Shanghai departments on the Military training contract, purchasing military training materials, etc.
• Working as the primary contact to Oriental Land over the Military training period, Serving as the staff chaperon.
• Assist the Manager, Center for Civic Engagement with the pre-military training on campus.
• Select、train and supervise the student leaders for Military training.
• Assist the Manager, Center for Civic Engagement with the staff chaperon selection, and training.
• Coordinate with other NYU Shanghai departments on the military training operation, such as collaborating with Public Safety Department on the shuttle bus arrangement, working with the Residential Life office on the students’ moving out, etc
• Deal with other Military Training related affairs.

Civic Education Course Coordination(40 %)

• Assist with the Manager, Center for Civic Engagement on Civic Education overall coordination, including working with ECNU and other NYU Shanghai departments on the course planning, execution, and other arrangements.
• Assist the Manager, Center for Civic Engagement with the course teaching assistants selection, training, and supervision.
• Serve as the primary contact for Civic Education to students.
• Work closely with other NYU Shanghai departments on the Civic Education Administration, including managing the students’ attendance, students’ assignments collection, students’ scores, purchasing, venue booking, access control, and other administrative works.  

Student Personal Dossier Management (20%)

• Assist the Manager, Center for Civic Engagement with Chinese students’ dossier management. 

• Receive、maintain and transfer student personal dossiers as required.

Administration (10%)

• Manage the CET 4/6 test by working with ECNU partners

• Deal with student ID booklet issuing, replacement, etc

• Students' CPC membership management
• Other administration as assigned by the Manager, Center for Civic Engagement

Required Education   

Master’s degree, preferably in Education or other relevant disciplines.

Required Experience

• 1-2 years of working experience in a college or university setting is preferred.
• Should be CPC member in order to manage the student dossiers

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient in both written and spoken English and Mandarin;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills 
• Good problem-solving skills, and good time management skills;
• High professional integrity, honesty, and trust;
• Well organized, diplomatic, details, and service-oriented.

About NYU Shanghai

NYU Shanghai is China’s first Sino-US research university and the third degree-granting campus of the NYU Global Network. We were founded in 2012 by New York University and East China Normal University with the support of the city of Shanghai and the district of Pudong. NYU Shanghai seeks to cultivate globally-minded graduates through innovative teaching, world-class research, and a commitment to public service. 

NYU Shanghai is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. We are proud of its diverse and talented staff members, who work together to build and sustain this unique and pioneering institution of higher education in China. 

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