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 posts:

Associate
Director / Senior Administrative Manager
School of Graduate Studies
(Post Ref:
26/192)

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
• Plan, coordinate, supervise and implement a number of administrative areas related to both taught and research postgraduate programmes in the School of Graduate Studies, including student admissions, strategic and academic planning, academic policies and regulations, committee work, academic quality assurance and enhancement, learning and teaching-related initiatives
• Be the team leader of the section on academic quality assurance and academic secretariat
• Lead the team to provide quality support to University committees, quality audits and the implementation and daily operation of relevant work areas
• Work closely with Faculties, Departments and other administrative units
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor(s)

Requirements
• A Bachelor’s degree
• At least 15 years’ relevant experience for Associate Director or 10 years’ relevant experience for Senior Manager, preferably with tertiary education institutions
• Substantial management or administration experience, including supporting academic quality assurance and enhancement of higher education programmes, as well as committee work
• A highly independent administrative leader with an excellent command of English and Chinese, good judgement, strong communication, interpersonal, organisation and analytical skills
• Ability to take initiative and perform duties independently, including under tight schedules
• Good knowledge in IT applications

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

Salary and Fringe Benefits
The 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)
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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.