Assistant Academic Services Manager/ Senior Academic Services Officer, SCE

SCHOOL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

The School of Continuing Education (SCE), one of the seven Faculties/Schools of Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) and a major provider of continuing and professional education in Hong Kong, offers a wide range of full-time and part-time programmes at the post-secondary, undergraduate and postgraduate levels for young learners and working adults. SCE also offers in-house training and short courses to meet the community needs and market demands. Operating on a self-financed basis, SCE including its College of International Education currently employ about 400 full-time staff and 550 part-time instructors. SCE is inviting applications for the following position:

Assistant Academic Services Manager/ Senior Academic Services Officer (Ref. No.: 26270195)

SCE is at an advanced stage of progressing towards its registration as a post-secondary college under the applicable law, with completion expected to be within a year. This transformation aims to enhance the internationalisation and diversification of higher education through distinctive, professional programmes that address societal manpower needs. As part of this exciting institutional evolution, successful candidates may be offered the opportunity to transition to the new post-secondary college (upon its successful registration) under a long-term development plan.

The appointee will be required to perform the following major duties at the School Registry:

• Planning, coordinating and executing outreach/student recruitment activities locally and outside Hong Kong such as programme admission talks and campus visits, and preparing materials for such activities. Travel to the Mainland and overseas will be needed;
• Building and maintaining network with secondary schools;
• Carrying out programme admission-related administrative duties such as supporting committees, engaging in programme promotion/admission events, etc.;
• Compiling statistical reports;
• Providing central administration support relating to student affairs such as external and internal scholarships as needed; and
• Assisting in organising School-wide events/ceremonies as needed.
• A Bachelor’s Degree with at least five years of relevant work experience (candidates with fewer years of work experience will be considered for Senior Academic Services Officer);
• Strong competencies in using computer applications and analysis of statistical data are essential;
• Excellent presentation skills and proficiency in English and Chinese; Proficiency in Putonghua;
• highly self-motivated; and
• Good team spirit with multitasking ability and be able to work independently.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree with at least five years of relevant work experience (candidates with fewer years of work experience will be considered for Senior Academic Services Officer);
• Strong competencies in using computer applications and analysis of statistical data are essential; 
• Excellent presentation skills and proficiency in English and Chinese; Proficiency in Putonghua;
• highly self-motivated; and
• Good team spirit with multitasking ability and be able to work independently.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written assessment.

The appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract ending in June 2027. Subject to performance and the decision of SCE, an offer of further appointment, if any, will be made by the new post secondary college (upon its successful registration).

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 written assessment and interview 8 weeks after submission of applications 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.

HKBU 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.

Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.