Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) with the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. Lingnan University is a global leader in providing quality education focusing on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University aspires to become a leading research-intensive liberal arts institution in the digital era.

Lingnan University’s Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, School of Data Science, School of Graduate Studies, and School of Interdisciplinary Studies run undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research postgraduate programmes. Its liberal arts education model blends the arts, science, and elements around human and humanities. Lingnan University strives to enhance innovation and technology research to drive a positive impact in the society and the world. Building upon Lingnan University’s existing strength in combining the best of the Chinese and Western liberal arts traditions, the University will leverage its geographical strength in the Northern Metropolis and pioneer the liberal arts education model in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and beyond. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.

Applications are now invited for the following posts:

Assistant Administrative Manager II / Senior Administrative Officer
(Student Learning Advancement and Events)
School of Graduate Studies
(Post Ref.: 24/343)

The School of Graduate Studies is established for strengthening the central support for postgraduate programmes as well as the monitoring of their quality in alignment with the University's strategic direction of expanding and providing quality postgraduate education.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate administrative and secretarial tasks for students’ learning enhancement schemes and approval exercises, including direct communication with stakeholders
• Take charge of administrative support for TPg related teaching and learning enhancement initiatives at the central level, fostering collaboration with stakeholders to ensure effective implementation
• Undertake routine scheme monitoring to ensure ongoing scheme excellence, governance and impact, and provide quality reporting and analytical insights
• Plan, implement and manage academic conferences, seminars and workshops
• Organise international and local exposure activities and exchange tours
• Take lead in publications and promotional websites and materials
• Supervise junior colleagues in executing the aforementioned tasks
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor(s)

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree with major in communication, marketing and event management is preferred
• 6 years’ post qualification experience, preferably in tertiary education institutions or NGO setting
• Relevant experience in managing scaled event management and running hybrid-mode activities
• Excellent coordination, organizational and interpersonal skills
• An excellent command of written and verbal English and Chinese (including Putonghua)
• The ability to take the initiative and to carry out duties independently and under tight schedules
• A strong sense of responsibility and accountability
• Good supervisory skills, with the ability to motivate junior colleagues to achieve common goals of the School and the University
• Proficiency in IT & computer skills, e.g Microsoft Office, Zoom application and Design software
• Relevant work experience in tertiary education or NGO setting is preferred

Candidates with less/more experience will also be considered for appointment at a relevant rank.

Salary and Fringe Benefits
The rank and commencing salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits, where applicable, include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund and gratuity.

Application Procedure (online application only)
Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.