Student Affairs Officer / Assistant Student Affairs Officer (Campus Life & Support) (SAO)

The Open University of Hong Kong

  • Hong Kong
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
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.We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the Student Affairs Office:QualificationsMajor Duties and Responsibilities
The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:Assisting in planning, coordinating and implementing leadership development programme, with a special focus on nurturing and supporting student leaders within student organisations;Assisting in providing support to the development, operations and activities of non-sports student organisations affiliated to the office;Providing administrative support in processing applications of student society reconigtion and organising student-led activities;Providing administrative support in processing applications of campus life enrichment funds and other external subsidy schemes that enable students to participate in campus life enrichment and learning opportunities;Assisting in planning and organising university-wide campus life enrichment activities (e.g., Campus Life Induction, Welcome Week) in enriching students’ campus life; andPerforming any other duties assigned by the Director of Student Affairs or his/her nominee(s).The appointee may be required to work outside normal office hours.Candidates
Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:A recognized degree with a minimum of three years of relevant post-qualification work experience in education or social services sectors, preferably in student affairs or student development;Experience in student engagement as staff or as student leader would be an advantage;Strong communication skills in English and Chinese (including Putonghua), as well as excellcent interpersonal, analytical and orgsaniational skills; andSound computer knowledge, mature personality and ability to work under pressure.Applicants with less relevant experience may be considered for appointment as Assistant Student Affairs Officer.Candidates may be invited to attend a written test.Terms and Conditions for Appointment
An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary, an end-of-contract gratuity, and a discretionary incentive payment, where applicable, will be offered to the right candidates. Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided.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.

The Open University of Hong Kong