GRADUATE SCHOOL

Committed to driving excellence in postgraduate education and research, Hong Kong Baptist University has established the Graduate School since 2002 to foster talents through our research and taught postgraduate programmes. To further enhance our service, the Graduate School is looking for a committed team leader cum team player with solid experience in postgraduate programme/research administration to fill the post of Assistant Academic Registrar.

Reporting to the Senior Assistant Academic Registrar, the appointee will take the lead in research postgraduate programmes, taught postgraduate programmes and/or research administration. He/She is expected to play the following roles:

(a) Assisting in strategic planning, management and evaluation of activities in his/her scope of work

(b) Providing leadership in daily operation, which includes setting KPIs, supervising subordinates, solving issues, monitoring progress, and ensuring quality in service delivery

(c) Reviewing and help formulating policies, guidelines and procedures relating to postgraduate studies/research, benchmarking with local and international standards and practices

(d) Providing secretarial support for relevant committees

(e) Information management, including administration of databases and compilation of reports

(f) Other duties as assigned

Applicants should have a good university degree with at least 12 years of post-qualification experience, of which seven years should be of relevant hands-on managerial experience at supervisory level in postgraduate programme and/or research administration. They should have good knowledge of the local and overseas education scenes and are well-versed in UGC procedures and requirements. They should be self-motivated with a strong sense of responsibility, have the ability to work independently and under pressure, and the flexibility to adapt and respond to rapidly changing needs. An excellent command of English and Chinese (including Putonghua); a high level of communication, interpersonal and organisational skills; good analytical and problem-solving abilities; and high computer literacy and numeracy skills, including experience in managing databases and compiling statistical reports, are essential. Applicants with less qualification/experience will be considered for the post of Administrative Officer.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a written test.

Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract of three years commencing as soon as possible. Re-appointment thereafter is subject to mutual agreement and availability of funding. 

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System (jobs.hkbu.edu.hk).  Applicants not invited for interview 4 months after the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at http://pers.hkbu.edu.hk/pics.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions then applicable at the time of offer.

Closing date: 9 March 2019