Administrative Officer at The Chinese University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Policy Development, Implementation, Complaint Handling, Enquiry Management, Investigation Reports, Conciliation, Dispute Resolution, Staff Supervision, Committee Support, Public Education, Discrimination Legislation Knowledge, English Proficiency, Chinese Proficiency, People Skills, Analytical Skills, Attention To Detail

Industry

Higher Education

Description

The Diversity and Inclusion Office (DIO) has been established since 2020 to support the University’s effort in creating a more inclusive campus and fostering a stronger integration between university members of different backgrounds and cultures. It also serves as the secretariat of the Diversity and Inclusion Steering Committee and the Committee Against Discrimination and Sexual Harassment of the University. The appointee will be responsible for: (a) assisting in the development and implementation of policies and practices for supporting a university community that values and prioritizes equity, diversity and inclusiveness; (b) handling complaints and enquiries related to discrimination and sexual harassment and drafting investigation reports, conducting conciliation to resolve related disputes, and offering assistance and advice to the individuals concerned in the subsequent conciliation or investigation process; (c) supporting the secretariat to relevant committees of the University (e.g. Committee Against Discrimination and Sexual Harassment); (d) assisting the Director of the DIO in the supervision of staff; and (e) undertaking any other duties as assigned. Applicants should have (i) a good Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a relevant discipline (e.g. social sciences, law, public policy/administration); (ii) at least eight years’ post-qualification experience, three years of which should be relevant to the duties described above; (iii) experience in handling complaints and enquiries, conciliation/mediation, policy advocacy and public education work is preferable; (iv) good knowledge of the discrimination legislation and its application in Hong Kong; (v) excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua); (vi) good people skills; (vii) a strong sense of responsibility and self-motivation; (viii) good analytical skills and attention to detail; and (ix) proficiency in MS Office and other computer applications. Legal qualification or knowledge and training in conciliation is advantageous. Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for up to two years, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a written test. [Those who have responded to the previous advertisement for the same post (Ref. 250001TI) need not re-apply.] CUHK is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting equality, inclusivity, diversity and the highest ethical standards. The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.

Responsibilities

The appointee will assist in developing and implementing policies for equity, diversity, and inclusiveness, and will handle complaints and enquiries related to discrimination and sexual harassment, including drafting reports and conducting conciliation.