Assistant Academic Service Officer (REG) at Open University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Class Scheduling, Student Services, Data Entry, Records Handling, MS Office, Excel, Chinese Word Processing, English Communication, Chinese Communication, Putonghua, Multi-tasking, Office Management

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. The Registry is a key central administrative unit of the University supporting it in providing quality higher education. We administer and deliver a broad range of student and academic services, such as admissions, registration, quality assurance, class scheduling, examinations, and graduation. The Registry is also responsible for maintaining student records and providing secretarial support to Senate and its committees, and are integral in the governing of academic regulations of the University. We provide aspiring candidates with ample staff development opportunities and a promising career in higher education. We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the Registry: Major Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: Providing administrative support to the day-to-day operation of the Registry, including class scheduling and tutors matters; Performing efficient administrative duties, such as preparing class scheduling data, venue booking and scheduling for programmes/courses; Providing professional frontline student services including processing various applications and resolving student enquiries via counter, emails and hotline service; Assisting supervisor(s) in webpage maintenance and student system maintenance; Providing accurate and efficient clerical support, including but not limited to administrative tasks such as data entry, records handling, and operational logistics support; Performing efficient office management duties and any other duties as assigned by supervisors. Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: At least 5 passes in HKCEE or 5 subjects with Level 2 or equivalent in HKDSE, including English & Chinese languages and Mathematics; Good numerical sense and strong computer skills including MS Office with a preference for Excel abilities, and Chinese word processing; Good communication and writing skills in English and Chinese (preferably including Putonghua); Capable of multi-tasking and attentive to details, and able to work under pressure; and Be a flexible and good team player with strong sense of responsibility and motivation. * Candidates should indicate the results of HKCEE / HKDSE (or equivalent qualifications) in their applications. Shortlisted candidates will 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. (Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement posted in Apr 2026 need not re-apply.) 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 provides administrative support for the Registry, focusing on class scheduling, tutor matters, and venue booking. They are also responsible for frontline student services, processing applications, and maintaining student systems and webpages.