University of Nottingham Ningbo China is seeking to recruit a Business Operations Assistant in Academic Services Office
Your Responsibilities
The purpose of the role is to support the business operation team in the Academic Services Office mainly for departmental operations and events, teaching & learning development and curriculum management.
Your key responsibilities include:
- Manage Departmental Administrative Operations
Provide comprehensive administrative support for departmental operations, including managing archives, organizing team activities, maintaining information platforms, and assisting with daily tasks;
- Coordinate Government Awards Applications
Serve as the main contact for Local Government Teaching & Learning Awards applications by interpreting requirements, coordinating preparations and evaluations, liaising with relevant government departments, and supporting report development and data analysis;
- Support Curriculum Management Tasks
Support curriculum management through documentation, annual updates, communication, and data maintenance in the Campus Solutions system;
- Provide ESE Committee Support
Provide secretariat support to the ESE Committee, including student rep induction, minute taking, and progress reporting, while designing and implementing support measures like training and system improvements to enhance service quality.
About You
Essential
- Master’s degree;
- Experience of working in an international setting and/or education organization;
- Excellent communication skills at all levels with strong oral and written skills in both Mandarin and English;
- Advanced use of Microsoft Office Suite software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio and Publisher;
- Ability to prioritise work and meet the deadline;
- Strong problem-solving skills;
- Ability to work accurately under pressure;
- Team spirit;
- Attention to details;
- Willingness to work out of office hours or during holidays occasionally if requested.
Desirable
- Experience of designing social media page/site e.g. WeChat, Facebook or website.
- Skills in researching, drafting and editing reports;
- Skills in data visualization;
- Skills in visual design/graphic vision design.
About Us
Join a unique British University in China. The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) was the first Sino-foreign university to open its doors in China. Located in Ningbo, this award-winning campus offering a UK style education has grown to establish a student body of over 10,000 in just 21 years.
Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support
This is a temporary post that you will be offered a fixed-term contract of up to 7 months with a probation of 1 months, effective from February 2026 or as soon as possible earlier. We are committed to providing competitive employment packages while supporting the wellbeing of our staff to help them reach their full potential.
How to Apply
Applicants should formally apply via our on-line application system before 23:59 (Beijing Time) on 12 January 2026. Only on-line applications made at (https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/) will be accepted.
Enquiries
If you are unable to apply on-line, please contact Recruitment Team, Email: Job@nottingham.edu.cn
Equality and Diversity
University of Nottingham Ningbo China is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportively learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our intention to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential, regardless of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, age*, socio-economic background, disability, religious or political beliefs, trade union membership, family circumstances, sexual orientation or other irrelevant distinction.
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