Senior Manager (School of A&SS) (A&SS) (Ref: 24001CL)

Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge. 

As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching.

HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA.

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We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the School of Arts and Social Sciences : 

Senior Manager (School of A&SS) (A&SS) (Ref: 24001CL)

Major Duties and Responsibilities 

Reporting to the Dean of School of Arts and Sciences, the appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:

• Leading the School administrative team to support the activities of the School;
• Coordinating services and support in the areas of student recruitment, promotion, programme/course administration, career services, events, quality assurance, finance and human resources, etc. for the School;
• Promoting and developing best practices in School administration;
• Managing and fostering effective relationship between the School and other internal and external stakeholders;
• Overseeing and coaching administrative and supporting staff of the team to achieve service excellence and operational efficiency and effectiveness;
• Assisting the Dean in preparing annual budget and in the overall manpower planning of the School;
• Serving as Secretary to the relevant committees/working groups; and
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Candidates 

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: 

• A recognized degree, preferably a higher degree, with substantial relevant working experience, preferably gained in a tertiary education setting;
• Proactive and devoted with strong leadership and supervisory skills;
• Detailed minded with excellent organizational skills;
• Able to work collaboratively and independently with internal and external parties at all levels;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both in English and Chinese, including Putonghua; and
• Computer skills such as MS Word, MS Excel and Chinese word processing.

Candidates may be invited to attend a written test. 

Terms and Conditions for Appointment 

An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary, a composite cash/housing allowance, an end-of-contract gratuity, and a discretionary incentive payment, where applicable, will be offered to the right candidates. Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided.

To Apply 

Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System. 

Closing date of application: 05 Jul 2024

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