Assistant Academic Support Officer (A&SS) at Open University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Admission Exercise Management, Clerical Support, Programme Administration, Event Support, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Multitasking, Customer Service, English Proficiency, Chinese Proficiency

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 Arts and Social Sciences: Major Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: Assisting in the admission exercise of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including arrangement of admission interviews (scheduling, preparation of application documents, etc.), handling student enquiries, liaison with internal administrative units, etc.; Providing clerical support for programme administration and promotion; Providing general support to the daily operations of the School, and its projects and events; Providing counter services and handling enquiries; and Performing any other duties as assigned. Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: At least 5 subjects with Level 2 in HKDSE or equivalent, including English & Chinese languages and Mathematics; Relevant experience in tertiary institutions and/or event support preferable; Service-oriented with good communication skills in both Chinese and English; Strong self-motivation with good organizational skills; and Strong sense of responsibility as well as the ability to perform multiple tasks at the same time. *Applicants should indicate the results of HKCEE / HKDSE (or equivalent qualifications) in their applications. 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 assist with undergraduate and postgraduate admission exercises, including interview scheduling and student enquiries. They will also provide clerical support for programme administration, school operations, and event management.