About the Office of Undergraduate Admissions
The main responsibilities include:
Outreach and Recruitment (40%)
Travel to assigned regions in Mainland China to promote NYU Shanghai and recruit prospective students;
Conduct in-person and virtual information sessions, high school visits, workshops, and campus tours;
Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with key regional stakeholders, including high school counselors and local education authorities;
Represent NYU Shanghai at school fairs, conferences, and other recruitment events;
Plan and manage outreach logistics, travel, and data tracking for assigned territories;
Participate in occasional international recruitment travel as needed;
Collaborate with colleagues across both the Chinese and international admissions tracks to align messaging, strategy, and engagement.
Evaluation and Selection (30%)
Review undergraduate applications from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, and support application review for other international territories as needed;
Develop familiarity with regional grading systems and examination policies;
Support transcript processing and documentation review;
Support the maintenance and operation of information systems for the Chinese admissions, quota allocation and matriculation processes;
Participate in training and calibration to ensure consistency in evaluation practices across applicant populations;
Engage with the campus community to deepen understanding of the student experience and the qualities that contribute to success at NYU Shanghai.
Communications, Operations, and Administration (30%)
Respond to inquiries from prospective students and families via phone, email, and online platforms;
Assist with matriculation tasks, including document collection, data entry, and communication with admitted students;
Maintain accurate records in the CRM and other admissions systems used by both teams;
Support communications and marketing efforts, including student ambassador programs and cross-team outreach initiatives;
Contribute to the planning and execution of Candidate Weekend, Admitted Student Weekend, and other major admissions events and activities;
Assist with the daily operations of the Admissions Welcome Center;
Provide general administrative support and participate in team meetings and professional development with both Chinese and international colleagues.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
Required Experience
Experience in higher education, admissions, or student services preferred;
Familiarity with Chinese and/or international education systems is a plus.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Native Mandarin speaker with fluency in English; strong written, verbal, and presentation skills in both languages;
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; service-oriented mindset;
Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-cultural and bilingual team environment;
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, detail-oriented setting;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with CRM or admissions systems (e.g., Slate) is a plus;
Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
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.
For more information about NYU Shanghai, please visit https://shanghai.nyu.edu. You can also follow our official WeChat Account: NYUShanghaiRecruit for more updated news.