Temporary Student Housing Officer (4-month contract) at Hong Kong Baptist University

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong S.A.R. -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Administrative Support, Logistical Support, Clerical Support, Customer Service, Data Entry, Report Preparation, Inspection, Communication, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Organizational Skills, Flexibility, Bilingual Communication, Computer Proficiency, Hostel Operations, Residential Education

Industry

Higher Education

Description

OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS STUDENT ACCOMMODATION SECTION The Office of Student Affairs invites applications for the post of Student Housing Officer in the Student Accommodation Section, which manages 3,700 on-campus residential places and provides comprehensive residential education in the context of whole-person development to students. The appointee is expected to provide general administrative, logistical and clerical support for the day-to-day operation of the Student Accommodation Section. Working on shift duties may be required. Temporary Student Housing Officer (4‑month Contract) (25260465) Responsibilities: Provide administrative and logistical support for daily hostel operations and residential education initiatives; Coordinate with the cleaning team on routine and ad‑hoc on-site cleaning arrangements; Conduct regular inspections of hostel facilities and follow up on identified issues; Assist with counter services, system operations, and general office administration; Support check‑in, check‑out, room changes, defect rectification, and room preparation; Liaise with contractors and internal departments on matters related to hostel operations; Support refund-related matters, including laundry charges and caution money; Handle enquiries, perform data entry, and prepare operational and financial reports; and Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Requirements: A recognised diploma or above; candidates with at least one year of relevant work experience will be preferred; Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua); Proficiency in computer applications, including Excel and Chinese/English word processing; Self‑motivated, organised, and able to work independently as well as in a team; Prior experience in hostel operations or customer service is an advantage; and Flexibility to work outside regular office hours as required. The appointment will be offered on a four‑month fixed‑term contract, tentatively from mid‑April to mid‑August 2026. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application Procedure: Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer. Closing date: 6 March 2026

Responsibilities

The Student Housing Officer will provide administrative and logistical support for daily hostel operations and residential education initiatives. Responsibilities include coordinating cleaning arrangements, conducting inspections, assisting with check-in and check-out processes, and handling enquiries.