Flagship Program Coordinator/Advisor, East Asian Languages and Cultures

Job Summary: The Chinese Flagship Center at Indiana University-Bloomington invites applications for the position of Chinese Flagship Program Coordinator & Advisor. This is a full-time, 12-month, Professional-Administrator position reporting to the upper management of the Center. Primary duties include: serve as program coordinator and student advisor for the Chinese Flagship Center; plan, implement, and coordinate recruitment, admissions, and orientation processes for the program; serve as advisor to Chinese Flagship students and provide advice to them and their parents; evaluate applications and make admissions suggestions; interact with university units including the Registrar, Bursar, College of Arts and Sciences, and other schools to assist students from both IU and other institutions; develop, implement, and coordinate events; work with Chinese Flagship Center personnel to assist in grant writing, budget management, and office administration.

Qualifications: Review your qualifications prior to applying to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Resume and cover letter required. REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience. Must have outstanding organizational and managerial skills; leadership skills for a team environment; ability to recognize and delineate projects of all sizes, independently plan and organize their execution, and follow through to their timely completion; excellent communication and computer skills; comprehensive knowledge of full Microsoft Office suite. Preferred qualifications: Master’s degree and experience in an academic administration or higher education; knowledge of Indiana University policies, procedures, and systems including HRMS, KFS, and SIS; familiarity with Chinese language and culture; some knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign and Illustrator). NOTE: Cover Letter and résumé are required. Please include a reference section in your résumé with contact information for two professional references. Review of applications will begin as soon as possible. Applications accepted until December 19, 2013, or until position is filled. Full posting at jobs.iu.edu