Academic Support Officer (N&HS) at Open University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Academic Programme Administration, Quality Assurance, Committee Secretarial Service, Statistical Reporting, Database Maintenance, Event Organization, Student Liaison, English Proficiency, Chinese Proficiency, Putonghua Proficiency, MS Word, Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Chinese Word Processing, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge. As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching. HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA. For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk. We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences: Major Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: coordinating and providing administrative service to the daily operations of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, including academic programme administration, quality assurance, committees and activities carried out by the School; providing secretarial service to committees, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and writing minutes; compiling statistical reports and maintaining databases; assisting in organising events for the School; handling enquiries from students and liaising with internal and external parties; and performing any other duties as assigned by the Dean of School of Nursing and Health Sciences or his/her nominees. Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: a recognized degree, with at least 2 years of relevant post-qualification experience, preferably in academic programme administration in higher education institutions; be hightly attentive to details with good organizational skills, with strong sense of responsibility and ownership; be able to work independently and proactively, and be a good team player with good communication skills; a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, preferably including Putonghua; and proficiency in computer applications including MS Word, Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Chinese word processing. Candidates may be invited to attend a written test. Terms and Conditions for Appointment An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary, an end-of-contract gratuity, and a discretionary incentive payment, where applicable, will be offered to the right candidates. Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided. To Apply Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System. The personal data collected will be used for the purpose of considering your application for employment. For details, please refer to the “Personal Data (Privacy) Notice for Job Applicant” on the University’s website. If you are not contacted by the University within eight weeks from the closing date of application, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

Responsibilities

The appointee will coordinate administrative services for the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, focusing on academic programme administration and quality assurance. Key duties include providing secretarial support for committees, maintaining databases, and handling student enquiries.