BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Under the direct supervision of the Education Officer and with support from the REAC, the EducationUSA Program Manager is responsible for two core areas related to U.S./China student mobility for a consular district and the VPPs throughout China:  1) graduate and undergraduate student advising, study abroad, and the application process; 2) the provision of higher education information to U.S and Chinese educational institutions. The EducationUSA Program Manager is responsible for providing official, accurate, comprehensive and impartial advice on educational opportunities in the U.S. to ministry and NGO officials, students, parents and the Chinese media.  The EducationUSA Program Manager also serves as the primary resource on Chinese education for U.S. higher education officials at the Admissions Director, International Programs Director, Dean and Faculty levels, to professional academic and international organizations, to Post and to others engaged in the U.S./China student mobility initiatives.  In addition, the Education USA Program manager is responsible for outreach and expansion of the EducationUSA network as well as developing and implementing the EducationUSA marketing and public outreach program that will establish public awareness, correct misconceptions and offer the services mandated by the Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs and Post.

A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Office of Human Resources (x4500).

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.  Applicants who fail to do so, or who do not meet the position’s required qualifications, will not be considered for this position.

 

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree in any social science is required. Must have at least one year of full-time study abroad experience at the undergraduate or graduate level.

 

Experience:

• At least five (5) years of experience in fields such as international higher education partnerships and exchange;  teaching; social and public services;  leadership in international student affairs; on-campus or online counseling or advising experience; Chinese and/or U.S. international education relationship-building; educational professional organizations management, program or project management in international organizations or government institutions work is required.  

Language:

• Level IV (Fluent) speaking/reading/writing in English.

• Level IV (Fluent) speaking/reading/writing in Chinese.

 

Knowledge:

• Must have highly knowledgeable about both U.S. and Chinese secondary and post-secondary educational systems. Thorough knowledge of U.S. undergraduate and graduate admissions processes and requirements, including financial aid and credentials evaluation required. Knowledge about relevant information resources including education systems, testing, and U.S. laws and regulations governing international students required. Must have perspectives on political, economic, and social trends in both China and the U.S.

 

Abilities and skills:

• Superior interpersonal skills required, including written and oral communication skills and strong public speaking skills. Must have sophisticated interviewing, counseling, problem solving and analytical skills necessary to accurately assess a prospective student’s requirements and abilities, find and convey appropriate information to them. Significant abilities include analytical ability, intellectual curiosity, initiative and resourcefulness required. Must be able to plan and execute programs independently and able to plan ahead in year-long cycles. Cultural sensitivity, computer skills, training skills, and management skills are also essential to the position.  Must have a detailed knowledge of PAS programs, internal procedures and mission goals.

• Must be able to manage develop and manage a project budget.  Must be able to travel throughout China and in the region for professional programming.  Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.  Must be able to organize, run and present in professional development programs for U.S. and Chinese government and university officials, students and parents.

 

 

SELECTION CRITERIA

When equally qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (US EFMs) and U.S. Veterans who are legally residing in country will be given preference.  Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.

 

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

• All completed applications received by the closing date will be reviewed by HR to determine which applicants meet the advertised position’s required qualifications. When appropriate, the HR Office will administer necessary language and/or skills testing to confirm an applicant’s qualifications.  Applicants who are unavailable for testing will not be considered.

• Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.

• Current LE Staff employees are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their appointment.

• Current Ordinarily Resident (OR) employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.

• Current U.S. Citizen EFM employees who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.

• Current Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) employees hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

• Ordinarily Resident applicants or applicants without a U.S. social security number will be paid according to the Local Compensation Plan in local currency (RMB).  There are no exceptions to this regulation.

Interested candidates for this position should submit the following: Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member DS-0174; or A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the DS-0174; or A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the DS-0174 along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; plus Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. If the DD-214 is not submitted with the application, the applicant will not be considered for Veterans Preference. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above. Copy of passport showing Chinese Government approval to legally reside and work for the U.S. Government in China (does not apply to Chinese nationals, US EFMs, or EFMs). SUBMIT APPLICATION TO Human Resources Office American Embassy Beijing, China No.55 An Jia Lou, Beijing 100600 Email: USEmbassyBJHR@state.gov (Please specify the position title in the subject line.) Fax: 86-10-8531-4545 Website: http://beijing.usembassy-china.org.cn CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: 11:59 P.M. Beijing Time, August 3, 2015