Lingnan University, a distinctive liberal arts institution in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is committed to the provision of quality whole-person education by combining the best of Chinese and Western liberal arts traditions. It strives to pursue excellence in teaching, learning, scholarship and community engagement. With three academic Faculties, it offers a wide range of undergraduate degree programmes in arts, business and social sciences. Lingnan’s liberal arts education is characterised by a broad-based interdisciplinary curriculum with specialised disciplinary studies; close student-staff relationship; a vibrant residential campus; ample global learning opportunities; active community engagement and multifarious workplace experience. The University also offers postgraduate programmes up to doctoral level in various disciplines. Applications are now invited for the following post:

Programme Officer

Department of Management

(Post Ref.: 19/29/JD)

The Master of Science in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour (MScHRMOB) Programme is offered and managed by the Department of Management, Lingnan University. This full-time programme began in September 2010. The normal duration of the programme is one academic year full time. The Programme provides students with an internationalised and highly interactive learning environment. It aims to equip students, entering either with business degrees or non-business degrees, with the necessary management competencies to pursue careers in human resource management and leadership.

The appointee is expected to take up a wide range of administrative responsibilities for the MScHRMOB Programme. Major duties include but not limited to:

(a) providing administrative support to course/seminars delivery, and other tasks pertaining to course operation;

(b) coordinating administrative processes for examination and course evaluation;

(c) coordinating visa application, and support admission / registration processes;

(d) assisting in purchase, reimbursement and payment matters;

(e) providing support to the general administration of the Programme Office;

(f) performing other duties as assigned by Programme Director and supervisor.

The appointee is required to work irregular hours occasionally (including evenings, Saturdays and Sundays).

Requirements

 Applicants should have

(i) a Bachelor’s degree or above with relevant experience in the tertiary education sector and academic programme management;

(ii) good written and oral communication skills and proficiency in English and Chinese (including Putonghua);

(iii) high competency in MS office and webpage applications;

(iv) good analytical skill to perform administrative duties independently, efficiently and under tight working schedule;

(v) a great sense of responsibility, and be well-organized.

Salary and Benefits

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits, where applicable, include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund and gratuity. Appointment will normally be made on a fixed-term contract of up to two years.

Application Procedure

Applicants are invited to send a cover letter, a resume and a completed application form (Form R1 which is obtainable at http://www.LN.edu.hk/hr/employment-opportunities/application-forms) to the Human Resources Office, Lingnan University, Tuen Mun, Hong Kong by post or by clicking "Apply Now" (as attachment in PDF format). Please quote the reference number of the post in all correspondence. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. Further information on the University and its programmes and activities can be found on the University’s web site : http://www.LN.edu.hk.

Review of applications will start from March 2019 and 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.