Renowned international university
SUMMARY
The role of a Country Director for China exists to establish and lead operational presence in China by way of a commercial entity (WFOE). Based in Shenzhen, the entity will enable strategic partnerships, academic collaborations, and market intelligence that directly support the university’s brand visibility, support postgraduate programme market growth, and drive long-term engagement in China. As China is a vast market, the candidate is expected to carry the load of entire China operations.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Be part of the OOC team to help oversee the establishment and operationalisation of the WFOE, including budgeting, HR and legal registration.
2. Lead the OC Shenzhen-WFOE team in China (based is Shenzhen) and responsible for its overall healthy daily operations. Will be appointed the Legal Representative of the WFOE
3. Act as the legal representative of the WFOE in China
4. Responsible for activities in China pertaining and monitor risks so as to ensure brand and compliance to Chinese laws and regulations
5. Develop and execute the OC Shenzhen’s GTM and strategic roadmap aligned with Vision and Mission.
6. As the chief representative of in China to build guanxi and amplify institutional visibility across key Chinese and government agencies.
7. Own and manage all functional teams based at OC Shenzhen to comply with local laws and regulations.
8. Own budgeting, reporting, and resource allocation at OC Shenzhen
9. Drive OC Shenzhen to identify new education and business opportunities in China and able to develop action plans to fulfil these opportunities
10. Proactive engagement with Chinese partner universities and industry groups
11. Support Advancement initiatives in China
12. Provide support to existing collaborations in China
13. Manage the one-stop shop in China, building and strengthening alumni networks and coordination engagements
14. Manage government relationships in China, working in coordination with OOC and cognate SOCI
15. Develop and implement strategic initiatives to effect Growth in Asia
