Temporary Appointment: Assistant Academic Service Manager / Academic Servic at Open University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Event Coordination, Student Engagement, Recruitment, Presentation Skills, Outreach, Relationship Building, Supervision, Administrative Services, Planning, Execution, Communication, Digital Skills, Teamwork, Time Management, Organization, Working Under Pressure

Industry

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 shall mainly be responsible for the following: • Coordinating and delivering admission events such as Welcome Days, seminars, workshops and campus tours, with the aim of attracting and converting prospective students; • Conducting recruitment talks and presentations to secondary schools, educational institutions, and other relevant audiences to promote undergraduate programmes and engage potential applicants; • Assisting in outreach and relationship-building initiatives with secondary schools, educational organizations and other key parties; and • Supervising supporting staff/ student helpers in providing administrative services and support for undergraduate student recruitment; and • Performing any other duties as assigned. Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: • A recognized degree with at least 2 years’ relevant post-qualification administrative and supervisory experience; • Ability to plan and execute student engagement plans; • Experienced in organizing events, preferably admission-related events; • Competent communicator with excellent command in English and Chinese (including Putonghua); • Proficient digital skills; • Be a good team player with strong sense of responsibility and motivation; and • Good time management skills, highly organized, and capability to work under pressure. Candidates with less supervisory experience may be considered for appointment as Temporary Academic Service Officer. Terms and Conditions for Appointment Successful candidate will be appointed on a temporary full-time contract. Benefits will be provided in accordance with the statutory provisions. 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 coordinate and deliver admission events like Welcome Days and seminars to attract prospective students, and conduct recruitment talks promoting undergraduate programs to various audiences. Responsibilities also include assisting with outreach initiatives and supervising supporting staff for undergraduate student recruitment.