Administrative Officer / Assistant Administrative Officer, Department of Translation

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 Data Science, 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. 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 / Assistant Administrative Officer

Department of Translation

(Post Ref.: 24/207)

Responsibilities

• Provide essential administrative support to various activities of the Department
• Prepare documentation for the department and the faculty
• Provide secretarial services to the Head of the Department and Departmental committees
• Administer and co-ordinate projects/events
• Handle student-related matters and organize activities for students
• Design and maintain the Department's social media platforms and materials for promotion activities
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of the Department

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or above, but holders of AD or HD qualifications with some relevant working experience will also be actively considered
• A good command of written and spoken English, Chinese and Putonghua
• A high level of competence in MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint and webpage applications
• Strong report writing ability and good analytical skills
• The ability to carry out administrative duties independently and efficiently
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills
• Willingness to assume various responsibilities with commitment
• The ability to work with minimum supervision and under a tight working schedule
• A strong sense of responsibility, be able to work in teams, and the ability to liaise with teachers and students and meet their various demands

Salary and Benefits

The rank and commencing salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits, where applicable, include annual leave, medical and dental benefits and mandatory provident fund, and gratuity. Appointment will be made on contract basis for two years. Contract Renewal thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement and availability of funding.

Application Procedure (online application only)

Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application by 1 June 2024 . Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

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.