Administrative Officer, Department of Digital Arts and Creative Industries

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) with the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. Lingnan University is a global leader in providing quality education focusing on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University aspires to become a leading research-intensive liberal arts institution in the digital era.

Lingnan University’s Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, School of Graduate Studies, and School of Interdisciplinary Studies run undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research postgraduate programmes. Its liberal arts education model blends the arts, science, and elements around human and humanities. Anticipating the establishment of the School of Data Science, Lingnan University strives to enhance innovation and technology research to drive a positive impact in the society and the world. Building upon Lingnan University’s existing strength in combining the best of the Chinese and Western liberal arts traditions, the University will leverage its geographical strength in the Northern Metropolis and pioneer the liberal arts education model in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and beyond. Further information about Lingnan University is available at

Applications are now invited for the following post:

Administrative Officer
Department of Digital Arts and Creative Industries
(Post Ref.: 24/124)

The Department of Digital Arts and Creative Industries (DACI) is an interdisciplinary and innovative learning hub that encompasses a wide range of areas, including film and television, animation, museums and curating, art history, as well as digital arts and immersive media. We offer broad theoretical study and practical training for students seeking careers in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area's burgeoning creative and cultural industries.

The Department currently offers two taught postgraduate programmes. The Master of Arts in Creative and Media Industries (MACMI) offers basic and advanced courses on creative and media industries, i.e. interconnected fields of film, television, music, performing arts, visual arts and interactive media as well as archive, museum and amusement services—which collectively constitute the most dynamic sector of cultural economy in Hong Kong. And the Master of Arts in Curating and Art History (MACAH) offers basic and advanced courses on art histories, curating, and museum studies — which collectively constitute the dynamic sector of cultural economy in Hong Kong.

DACI invites applications for the position of Administrative Officer. The appointee will assist the MA Programme Directors and DACI Department Head in general administration (e.g. classroom coordination, budget planning, admissions, publicity, etc.). Those who are familiar with marketing, student recruitment and the Hong Kong and Mainland creative industries are especially welcome.

Requirements

Applicants should have (i) a Bachelor’s degree in Creative Industries, including Curation, Art History, Art Administration or relevant disciplines; (ii) at least 2 years of experience in academic administration, student recruitment and programme coordination; (iii) fluency in written and spoken English and Chinese (Putonghua and Cantonese); (iv) good command of MS Office, Photoshop, social media and webpage applications; (v) excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and (vi) ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, with competing deadlines.

Salary and Benefits

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.

Administrative Officer
Department of Digital Arts and Creative Industries
(Post Ref.: 24/124)

The Department of Digital Arts and Creative Industries (DACI) is an interdisciplinary and innovative learning hub that encompasses a wide range of areas, including film and television, animation, museums and curating, art history, as well as digital arts and immersive media. We offer broad theoretical study and practical training for students seeking careers in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area's burgeoning creative and cultural industries.

The Department currently offers two taught postgraduate programmes. The Master of Arts in Creative and Media Industries (MACMI) offers basic and advanced courses on creative and media industries, i.e. interconnected fields of film, television, music, performing arts, visual arts and interactive media as well as archive, museum and amusement services—which collectively constitute the most dynamic sector of cultural economy in Hong Kong. And the Master of Arts in Curating and Art History (MACAH) offers basic and advanced courses on art histories, curating, and museum studies — which collectively constitute the dynamicsector of cultural economy in Hong Kong.

DACI invites applications for the position of Administrative Officer. The appointee will assist the MA Programme Directors and DACI Department Head in general administration (e.g. classroom coordination, budget planning, admissions, publicity, etc.). Those who are familiar with marketing, student recruitment and the Hong Kong and Mainland creative industries are especially welcome.

Requirements

Applicants should have (i) a Bachelor’s degree in Creative Industries, including Curation, Art History, Art Administration or relevant disciplines; (ii) at least 2 years of experience in academic administration, student recruitment and programme coordination; (iii) fluency in written and spoken English and Chinese (Putonghua and Cantonese); (iv) good command of MS Office, Photoshop, social media and webpage applications; (v) excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and (vi) ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, with competing deadlines.

Salary and Benefits

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

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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.

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