Job Description

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.

Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.

Applications are now invited for the following post:

Assistant Programme Officer

Taught Postgraduate Programmes Office

Office of the Faculty of Business

(Post Ref.: 26/238) Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the programme
• Assist in programme administration, including timetabling, scheduling of courses, classroom arrangements, and coordination of teaching and learning activities
• Coordinate administrative arrangements for course registration, examinations, course evaluations, student activities, and programme-related events
• Handle student enquiries and maintain accurate programme, course, and student records
• Assist in admissions, student recruitment, programme promotion, registration, and other student-related administrative matters
• Process purchases, reimbursements, payments, and other routine financial and administrative matters related to programme operations. Liaise with academic staff, students, applicants, internal administrative units, and external parties on programme-related matters
• Assist in quality assurance matters, committee work, preparation of programme reports, data reporting to relevant University units, and perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• A recognised Bachelor’s degree with relevant administrative experience, preferably in the tertiary education sector
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese, including Putonghua
• Good computer literacy and proficiency in common office applications
• Good organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records
• A strong sense of responsibility and the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Good team spirit and willingness to undertake a variety of responsibilities
• A proactive and service-oriented attitude, with the ability to work independently and efficiently
• Experience in programme administration, student services, event coordination, admissions, or quality assurance is desirable

Appointment

Commencing salary will be competitive and 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)

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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.