Project Assistant II (carrying the job title of ‘Assistant Advancement Offi at The Chinese 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

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Event Planning, Fundraising, Donor Relations, Alumni Affairs, Database Management, Marketing, Communications, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Cross-cultural Sensitivity, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Chinese Typing, English Typing

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Morningside College Project Assistant II (carrying the job title of ‘Assistant Advancement Officer’) Morningside College is an international college at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Its students and alumni came from over 40 countries and territories. The College is distinguished by its commitment to service and intellectual inquiry, distinctly international character, and highly participatory nature. More information about the College is available at https://www.morningside.cuhk.edu.hk/. The College was founded in 2006 with a generous donation from the Morningside Foundation. Many of the programs, resources, and facilities that define the Morningside experience have been made possible in part by the generosity of our donors. The Advancement Team works closely with our community to ensure the continued success of the College. The Team is looking for a Project Assistant II to support the development, fundraising, marketing, communications and operations of advancement activities in respect of donor relations and alumni affairs, as well as the promotion of the College’s mission and vision. The appointee will collaborate closely with other teams of the College’s administration. Reporting to the Advancement Manager and working closely with the Advancement Officer, the appointee will be responsible for (a) co-ordinating and supporting advancement and alumni events, including event planning, logistics, vendor liaison, registration handling, on-site co-ordination, and post-event follow-up; (b) managing the daily operations of advancement activities, including the maintenance of alumni and donor databases, record keeping, and communication with stakeholders; (c) handling administrative and operational tasks through the University’s systems, including data entry, form submission, workflow processing, and ensuring compliance with established administrative and financial procedures; (d) liaising with printers to ensure the timely production and distribution of publications, providing support for online content posting; and (e) co-ordinating with internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment and timely delivery of advancement initiatives. Working beyond normal office hours, including evenings and weekends, will be required depending on event schedules and campaign timelines. Applicants should have (i) completed secondary education; (ii) Grade E/Level 2 or above in at least 5 subjects in HKCEE, including Chinese and English (Syllabus B); OR any combination of results in at least 5 HKDSE subjects (including Level 2 or above in Chinese and English): Level 2 or above in NSS subjects, “Attained” or above in ApL subjects (subject to a maximum of 2 subjects), and Grade E or above in Other Language subjects; (iii) fast and accurate Chinese and English typing skills; (iv) at least 1 year of relevant work experience in advancement, development, or marketing; (v) strong interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills; (vi) a strong sense of responsibility and attentiveness to detail; (vii) strong team spirit and cross-cultural sensitivity; (viii) the ability to work independently and as part of a team; and (ix) good IT proficiency (e.g. MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, etc.). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test. Applicants must submit the following documents in the online application: (1) a letter of interest; (2) an up-to-date curriculum vitae with copies of academic transcripts; and (3) copies of HKCEE/HKDSE certificates showing that they have fulfilled the language requirements and academic qualifications stated above, otherwise their applications will NOT be considered. Appointment will initially be made on a 2-year contract with contract-end gratuity commencing as soon as possible, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement. [Those who have responded to the previous advertisement for the same post (Ref. 260000NB need not re-apply.] 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 coordinate advancement and alumni events, including planning, logistics, and post-event follow-up. They will also manage daily operations such as maintaining donor databases and handling administrative tasks through University systems.