Institutional Advancement and Public Affairs Officer (Post Ref.: 24/231)

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 posts:

Institutional Advancement and Public Affairs Officer
Office of Institutional Advancement and Public Affairs
(Post Ref.: 24/231)

Responsibilities

The appointees will support a wide range of functions of the Office in implementing promotions, events, visitors’ management and community engagement to highlight the strengths and achievements of the University.

The appointees will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of corporate communications and public affairs duties for a long-term career development.

He/She will be required to:

• Support University events including ceremonies, visits, conferences and meetings, etc
• Help receive guests and introduce the University to them with updated information and tours
• Help organize community engagement projects and activities such as opening of new buildings and campus
• Provide writing and editorial support for promotional materials
• Support the administrative duties of different teams including data collection and entry, reports preparations, meetings preparation and venue set up for events and ceremonies
• Handle any special and ad hoc projects to facilitate the development of the University
• Support the Office in the other aspects of work including corporate communications, event management, marketing and other duties as assigned by supervisor(s)

Requirements

• A recognised degree or an equivalent qualification with not less than 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in events management, hospitality, corporate communication, and public relations
• Proven records in providing support to public affairs activities and events
• An excellent command of written and verbal English and Chinese, with proficiency in Putonghua being an advantage
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Chinese word processing
• Experience in VIP guest management is preferred
• The ability to handle projects independently and meet tight schedules
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills

Candidates with less/more experience will also be considered for appointment at a relevant rank.

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 and mandatory provident fund and gratuity.

Responsibilities

The appointees will support a wide range of functions of the Office in implementing promotions, events, visitors’ management and community engagement to highlight the strengths and achievements of the University.

The appointees will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of corporate communications and public affairs duties for a long-term career development.

He/She will be required to:

• Support University events including ceremonies, visits, conferences and meetings, etc
• Help receive guests and introduce the University to them with updated information and tours
• Help organize community engagement projects and activities such as opening of new buildings and campus
• Provide writing and editorial support for promotional materials
• Support the administrative duties of different teams including data collection and entry, reports preparations, meetings preparation and venue set up for events and ceremonies
• Handle any special and ad hoc projects to facilitate the development of the University
• Support the Officein the other aspects of work including corporate communications, event management, marketing and other duties as assigned by supervisor(s)

Requirements

• A recognised degree or an equivalent qualification with not less than 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in events management, hospitality, corporate communication, and public relations
• Proven records in providing support to public affairs attributes and events
• An excellent command of written and verbal English and Chinese, with proficiency in Putonghua being an advantage
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Chinese word processing
• Experience in VIP guest management is preferred
• The ability to handle projects independently and meet tight schedules
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills

Candidates with less/more experience will also be considered for appointment at a relevant rank.

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 and mandatory provident fund and gratuity.

Application Procedure
Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application.  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.