Assistant Student Affairs Officer (Scholarships)) (SAO) at Open University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Organisational Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Self-Motivated, Team Collaboration, Computer Applications, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, Canva, User Acceptance Testing, Office Administration, Scholarship Administration, Event Coordination, Record Maintenance, Enquiry Handling

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 Student Affairs Office: Major Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: Providing support for administration, promotion, vetting, shortlisting and disbursement of scholarship/award schemes funded by various stakeholders including HKMU, donors, government and external parties; Providing support for scholarship-related activities and events, including annual scholarship celebration event, scholarship interviews, training workshops, briefing and coaching sessions; Maintaining accurate and up-to-date scholarship records in the web-based systems and on the website, and performing UAT (User Acceptance Testing) for system enhancements; Providing support for general office administration, answering enquiries from students and stakeholders; 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, preferably with relevant work experience; Good organisational, interpersonal and communication skills in English, Cantonese and Mandarin; Self-motivated and able to work independently and collaboratively with strong sense of ownership and responsibility; and Proficiency in computer applications including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, having knowledge and experience in using Canva and systems would be an advantage. Candidates may be invited to attend a trade 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 support the administration and promotion of scholarship schemes and related activities. They will also maintain scholarship records and provide general office administration support.