Duke Kunshan University (DKU) is a partnership of Duke University, the city of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province and Wuhan University to create a world-class university that will offer a range of academic programs and conferences for students from China and throughout the world. The state-of-the-art DKU campus is now under construction on a 200 acre site within a 1,700+ acre science and technology park in Kunshan.  Located in close proximity to both Shanghai and Suzhou, and connected to both by high-speed rail, the city of Kunshan is a center for business and high-tech research and manufacturing that has been one of the fastest-growing economies in China.   DKU will provide an opportunity for students to experience the distinguished academic programs of Duke university in the midst of a dynamic yet historic setting.

 Job Description

The Director of Finance and Business Operations will provide strategic, operational, and financial leadership for the Duke Kunshan University (DKU) campus while developing and overseeing a variety of administrative functions and offices that will support the advancement of core business operations and programmatic endeavors of the University.   The Director will be responsible for the establishment, execution, and maintenance of core financial processes and select central business operations of DKU, and will serve as part of the DKU leadership team and have significant involvement in planning for broad issues affecting the University community.  The Director will also serve as a primary liaison for DKU to government and regulatory officials on key financial and business-related matters. The director will consult with and receive guidance from the Vice President of Finance of Duke University and the Executive Vice Provost for Finance and Administration of Duke University, as well as from peers and colleagues at Wuhan University and the city of Kunshan.

Qualifications

Candidate will be required to possess undergraduate degree in business related field. Graduate degree such as MBA, CPA, and/or JD preferred.  He or she should have at least 5-7 years of experience in financial and/or operational management of an organization of similar scope and scale, preferably including experience relevant to the field of the Higher Education at an American or comparable research university.  Track record should evince the candidate’s depth and breadth in finance, ability to think and lead strategically, and entrepreneurial orientation.  Experience should also demonstrate credibility with board members and senior management and the ability to partner effectively at these levels.  Fluent communication skills in Mandarin and English required.

Application Process

Submit your cover letter and CV to DKURecruitment@duke.edu.  Position open until filled.