Assistant Academic Service Manager (REG) (Ref: 24001YX) | HK Talent Engage

Job description

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

The Registry is a key central administrative unit of the University supporting it in providing quality higher education. We administer and deliver a broad range of student and academic services, such as admissions, registration, quality assurance, class scheduling, examinations, and graduation. The Registry is also responsible for maintaining student records and providing secretarial support to Senate and its committees, and are integral in the governing of academic regulations of the University. We provide aspiring candidates with ample staff development opportunities and a promising career in higher education.

We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the Registry:

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:

• Leading a small team of supporting staff in the provision of administrative services and support in the Undergraduate Admissions Team of the Registry;
• Administering student admission for undergraduate (UG) programmes, including JUPAS and non-JUPAS admissions, and contributing to the enhancements in the area;
• Coordinating the operations of SSSDP admission and updating the programme information;
• Preparing data and statistical reports for UG admissions;
• Liaising with academic/administrative units and external parties on admissions and related functions;
• Assisting in system development, system enhancement implementation and admission websites maintenance to suit the needs of admissions;
• Assisting in admission policy and operation review and implementation of policies, regulations, and procedures;
• Providing support to committee work; and
• Performing any other duties as assigned by the Registrar or his/her nominee(s).
• Performing any other duties as assigned.

Candidates

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:

• Recognized degree with at least 2 years’ relevant post-qualification administrative and supervisory experience; preferably in the administration and operations of student admission;
• Excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, including Putonghua;
• Good interpersonal, communication and data analytics skills;
• Good computer literacy and familiarity with the use of technology in administration;
• Ability to handle multitasking, with good organizational and problem-solving skills;
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team; and
• Strong commitment, ability to work under pressure and capacity to embrace new changes.

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.

https://hkmu.taleo.net/careersection/ex_full_time/jobapply.ftl?lang=en&job=24001YX

Closing date of application: 30 Sep 2024

(Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement posted in Aug 2024 need not re-apply.)