Managing Director China

The Managing Director China is an elected position on the ACYA Executive Board. The Managing Director China is responsible for strategic alignment and effective coordination of ACYA's Chinese Chapters.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee China Chapter operations in line with organisational strategies and policies including welfare;

• Represent the ACYA National Executive to Chapter Presidents, as well as representing chapter concerns to the National President;

• Recruit, lead, and develop a team of China Secretaries to support the portfolio;

• Develop the capabilities and resources of Chinese chapters by providing operational feedback and partnership development support;

• Support the delivery of China-based ACYA Tentpole events and projects such as ACELS and Game On!;

• Act as the primary liaison between ACYA and China-based partners e.g. Australian Embassy, Austcham, Australia China Alumni Association;

• Assist Chapters in handover processes;

• Oversee chapter grant acquittals; and

• Represent ACYA in public forums, when required.

Role Requirements

• Time commitment of ~5-10 hours/week;

• Approachable and able to provide constructive feedback;

• Experience on the leadership committee of an ACYA Chapter;

• Experience managing stakeholder relations and partnerships;

• Ability to work well managing small teams;

• Demonstrated event management experience; and

• (Optional but preferred) Experience managing across cultures, particularly with respect to the Australia-China relationship