Position Overview: The Government Affairs Officer is a member of DKU’s government relations team and will assist the Vice Chancellor for Government Affairs in rolling out the work focusing on strengthening relationships, familiarizing policies, soliciting supports, acquiring resources and accelerating development. He or she will closely collaborate with other teams to establish an effective government relations network and working mechanism to provide excellent services to DKU’s academics and research centers. Reports to: Vice Chancellor for Government Affairs Essential Duties: Assist the Vice Chancellor of Government Affairs in conducting general planning, coordination, communication, support, management and services related to the relationships and interactions with various levels of government authorities and agencies. Key responsibilities include: 1. Work as the liaison for administration of DKU’s general government relations affairs. 2. As delegated by the Vice Chancellor for Government Relations, represent DKU to maintain regular communications, relations, collaborations and interactions with government authorities and agencies, and build an excellent government relations network and operating mechanism. 3. Collect and analyze information on policies and regulations as well as other universities’ experiences relevant to DKU’s teaching, research and operation in a timely way. 4. Provide consultancy and advice to senior leadership team to clearly understand regulations, compliance, innovation and exploration, and seek optimal support and resources for the development of DKU under the regulatory and policy framework. 5. Collaborate closely with other colleagues and assist relevant business departments to liaise with corresponding government authorities with regard to business applications for approvals, administrative supervision, review and evaluation, etc. 6. Provide administrative and logistical support to the Vice Chancellor for Government Affairs. 7. Other tasks assigned by the supervisor. 8. University employees' job responsibilities will continue to expand in scope and depth as the University grows in size and complexity in its programs. Required Qualifications: 1. Bachelor’s degree or above. 2. At least two years of relevant experience in administration, education or government relations affairs. 3. Deep understandings of Chinese government and social conditions including legal, regulatory and policy environment. 4. Excellent networking and communication skills and analytical capabilities, with demonstrated effectiveness in working both independently and collaboratively in diverse, intercultural environments. 5. High proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese, with the ability to provide translation and interpreting services as needed. Proven capability to oversee complex tasks and ensure the quality of documentation, including external reports and translation services. 6. Flexible and proactive approach, with the capacity to adapt to the growing and evolving needs of a dynamic educational institution. 7. Responsible, organized, self-motivated, with a keen focus on processes and goal achievement. How to Apply: Please be advised the salary is commensurate with experience. Please submit your formal application by searching the position on DKU recruitment portal.
