Position Overview:
The Secretary General serves as the chief executive officer of the Duke Kunshan University Education Development Foundation （“foundation”）, reporting directly to the Chairperson ａｎｄ accountable to the Board of Directors. This pivotal role encompasses fundraising activities as well as comprehensive management of the foundation’s operations, policy implementation, regulatory compliance, ａｎｄ spearheading of strategic initiatives ａｎｄ projects. As senior executive, this is a crucial position that helps set the direction ａｎｄ ensures the health of the foundation.

The foundation works to support the sustainable development of Duke Kunshan University （“university”） in talent development, research ａｎｄ social service through philanthropic support, promoting ａｎｄ facilitating Duke Kunshan’s mission to become a world-class liberal-arts ａｎｄ research university with a transformational impact on higher education in China ａｎｄ around the globe. To this end, the Secretary General will ensure that the foundation’s activities support the Chairperson ａｎｄ the university leadership in achieving the success of the university.

Note: This position is affiliated under Duke Kunshan University Education Development Foundation.

Reports to:
Chairperson, Duke Kunshan University Education Development Foundation

Essential Duties:
1 Strategic Leadership:
o Craft ａｎｄ oversee the implementation of the foundation’s strategic plan.
o Collaborate with board members to define mid- ａｎｄ long-term goals ａｎｄ actionable plans to achieve them.
o Act as the chief spokesperson ａｎｄ ambassador for the foundation, articulating its achievements ａｎｄ aspirations to stakeholders ａｎｄ the public.
2 Operational Management:
o Manage the day-to-day activities of the foundation, ensuring proper allocation ａｎｄ utilization of resources.
o Facilitate the design ａｎｄ implementation of funded projects ａｎｄ programs. ensuring they align with the foundation’s mission.
o Monitor project progression ａｎｄ provide support to ensure deliverables meet donor ａｎｄ university expectations.
3 Fundraising ａｎｄ Development:
o Lead the foundation’s fundraising strategies to secure essential resources for advancing the university&amp；＃039；s initiatives.
o Develop, cultivate ａｎｄ oversee a portfolio of 30-50 prospects ａｎｄ donors.
o Nurture ａｎｄ sustain relationships with key donors ａｎｄ philanthropic partners, while actively seeking new funding opportunities.
o Collaborate on innovative fundraising campaigns ａｎｄ events in partnership with the university’s development department.
4 Governance ａｎｄ Board Relations:
o Organize ａｎｄ facilitate board meetings, including the preparation of agendas, reports, ａｎｄ the dissemination of information.
o Assist the Chairperson in the identification, recruitment, orientation, training of new members to the board.
o Direct the creation, revision, ａｎｄ enforcement of internal policies ａｎｄ procedures.
5 Financial ａｎｄ Regulatory Oversight:
o Oversee the foundation’s budget, financial planning, ａｎｄ investment strategies to optimize its fiscal health.
o Monitor the foundation’s financial practices ａｎｄ program expenditures, ensuring operation within fiscal constraints ａｎｄ compliance with donors’ intent as well as financial ａｎｄ tax regulations.
o Oversee the preparation of audit reports.
o Ensure that the foundation adheres to all legal, tax, ａｎｄ operational regulations ａｎｄ that it meets all reporting requirements.
o Proactively manage risks within the foundation, safeguarding its reputation ａｎｄ assets.
6 Communication ａｎｄ Relationship Building:
o Strengthen partnerships with external entities such as government bodies, corporations, ａｎｄ other educational institutions.
o Engage with the university community ａｎｄ support the university leadership, forming a bridge between the foundation ａｎｄ the university’s academic ａｎｄ administrative units.
7 Staff ａｎｄ Organizational Development:
o Lead the recruitment, training, ａｎｄ development of the foundation’s personnel.
o Build ａｎｄ maintain an effective team structure optimized for the foundation’s evolving needs.
8 Perform other duties as assigned.
9 University employees’ job responsibilities will continue to expand in scope ａｎｄ depth as the university grows ａｎｄ complexity in its programs.

Required Qualifications:
1. A bachelor’s degree is required； a master’s degree is preferable in fields such as non-profit management, international relations, economics, finance, public policy, business administration, education, etc.
2. At least eight years of professional experience, with a preference for a background that spans non-governmental organizations, higher education, business development, philanthropic foundations, ｏｒ the financial sector.
3. Dedication to the mission of education ａｎｄ the foundation, great integrity ａｎｄ work ethic. Willingness to work ａｎｄ travel on weekends ａｎｄ evenings when needed.
4. In-depth knowledge of Chinese regulations governing charitable organizations.
5. Exceptional organizational acumen, with the capacity to manage ａｎｄ prioritize concurrent tasks with utmost precision.
6. Demonstrates teamwork capabilities, commendable interpersonal skills, ａｎｄ a fervent commitment to the non-profit sector ａｎｄ higher education.
7. Distinct accountability ａｎｄ a proven track record of meeting timelines across multiple simultaneous projects.
8. Autonomous working ability, coupled with competence in collaborating within diverse, multicultural, ａｎｄ multidisciplinary teams.
9. Solid analytical, strategic thought processes, ａｎｄ leadership qualities.
10. Outstanding communication, negotiation, ａｎｄ relationship-building skills.
11. Proficient in networking, adept at resource integration, ａｎｄ capable of fostering multiparty collaboration.
12. Proficiency in both English ａｎｄ Mandarin Chinese.

How to Apply:
Please find this position on DKU employment website ａｎｄ directly apply there.