Assistant Student Wellness Manager - Office of the Dean of Engineering

Job Posting Details

The appointees will provide support in:

Proactively promote student well being by launching wellness and Special Educational Needs (SEN) learning and development programs while refining the delivery of common core courses. Identification of wellness gaps and implementation of creative and effective initiatives tailored to the specific needs of departments. Intervention and emotional stabilization for students, their families, faculty, staff, and external partners during crisis situations. Administrative and logistical support for student affairs—including counselling, academic advising, co curricular activities, and internship opportunities—while leveraging Canvas to streamline processes, enhance communication, and improve student engagement. Empowerment and mobilization of faculty/staff in departments to address students’ personal needs and embrace diversity and inclusiveness. Cultivation of a caring and mutually supportive culture across department to enrich student life beyond academic concerns Other duties as assigned by supervisors.

As supportive community builders, the appointee is expected to work in close collaboration with academic departments and non-academic offices to help students resolve personal concerns and acquire the coping skills, attitudes and abilities and provide insights that will enable them to meet the challenges of student life. 

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree, preferably in psychology, counselling, social work or higher education with at least 5 years of post-qualification work experience relevant in the area of youth development. Applicants with less experience may be considered at the appointment of Student Wellness Officers. They should be fluent in Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua) and English.  Excellent communication and sophisticated interpersonal skills, knowledge in counselling skills and therapeutic treatment, as well as group work and crisis intervention skills are required.  Preference will be given to those with demonstrated ability to work with students at tertiary educational level, and have enthusiasm for enhancing the educational goals for university students. 

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided where applicable.  A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract.

(Duration: 2 years, renewable)

Application Procedure

In support of a green work environment, we accept applications submitted online only.  To apply, please complete an online application form with Cover Letter and CV through the HKUST Careers website (https://hkustcareers.ust.hk) and return it online to the Human Resources Office on or before Tuesday, 7 July 2026. Applicants will receive an acknowledgement by email upon successful submission. We thank applicants for their interest, but advise that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the result of the application.

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HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.