Associate Director of Institutional Advancement and Public Affairs

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:

Associate Director of Institutional Advancement and Public Affairs
Office of Institutional Advancement and Public Affairs (OIAPA)
(Post Ref.: 24/209)Responsibilities

The appointee will be responsible for formulating corporate communications, engagement, and publicity strategies to build the reputation and promote institutional advancement of the University. He/She is expected to lead a wide range of functions including media relations, publicity, social media, events management, community engagement, public affairs, publications, crisis management, alumni relations, fund raising and donors’ management.

He/She is expected to be an effective communicator with the University’s stakeholders including staff, students, alumni, donors, partners and the wider society, and to liaise proactively with the media. He/She is also expected to provide prompt support to the senior management and support the Director’s functions when required. Requirements Applicants should have (i) a recognized degree; (ii) extensive working experience in strategic corporate communications, editorial, public affairs and stakeholders engagement; (iii) the knowledge and expertise in strategic application of digital and social media technologies, (iv) an excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese, and proficiency in Putonghua; (v) outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; (vi) strong organizational, problem-solving skills; (vii) the strategic mind with strong team management skills; and (viii) the ability to lead and manage projects independently and meet tight schedules. Applicants with experience working in tertiary education, public sector and complex work environment will have the advantage. Salary and Fringe Benefits The rank and 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.

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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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