Student Development Officer I (Counselling) (Ref# SD/ft/24-01)
Student Development Resource Centre

Major duties
The appointee will be required to:

• provide guidance and individual counselling services to students;

• plan, design, organise, implement and evaluate student developmental programmes to facilitate students’ adjustment to College and preparation for further study and employment;

• provide service and support to Mainland or Non-Chinese Speaking students;

• contribute to the implementation of new projects; and

• perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Requirements
Candidates should have/be:

• a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counselling or a related discipline;

• at least 3 years' post-qualification experience in personal or career counselling to youth, organising youth activities and developmental programmes;

• eligibility for membership of the relevant professional bodies;

• good interpersonal skills;

• a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, fluency in Putonghua will be an advantage; and

• ability to manage multiple tasks and work under dynamic environment.

Candidates with less experience will be considered for the position of Student Development Officer II (Counselling).

Remuneration and Conditions of Service
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include contract-end gratuity, medical benefits, and staff development sponsorship. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term contract for up to two years. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.

Application
Applicants are invited to turn in their application with a detailed curriculum vitae and a completed Application Form for Employment by email: recruit2@hkuspace-plk.hku.hk, or by post to HKU SPACE Po Leung Kuk Stanley Ho Community College, 18/F, 66 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. The Application Form for Employment can be found on “Job Vacancy” page of the College website.
All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Only those who are shortlisted will be contacted. Applicants who are not contacted within eight weeks from the closing date may assume that their applications are unsuccessful. The College reserves the right not to fill the posts advertised.

Closing Date for Application: 15 September 2024