SERVICE-LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP OFFICE

Assistant Service-Learning Officer (Temporary Appointment) (two posts) (Ref. 240719014)

[Appointment period: each for twelve months]

Duties 

The appointees will be required to:

(a) assist in planning and implementing innovative non-local service-learning and leadership programmes in close collaboration with academic staff;

(b) assist in developing meaningful and challenging non-local service-learning and leadership opportunities;

(c) assist in promoting service-learning and leadership development inside and outside PolyU;

(d) assist in planning and organising large-scale events such as symposia, conferences or summits; and

(e) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his/her delegates.

The appointee may be required to travel occasionally outside Hong Kong and work on irregular hours, including Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

Qualifications 

Applicants should have: 

(a) a recognised degree, preferably in Education, Engineering, Information Technology, Psychology or Social Science;

(b) at least three years’ relevant post-qualification working experience;

(c) good computer literacy and/or statistical evaluation skills;

(d) the ability to work independently and proactively;

(e) a good command of written and spoken English; and

(f) an outgoing personality and good social skills.

Preference will be given to those with working experience in student development or academic service-learning in the tertiary education sector. 

Shortlisted candidates may be invited to sit for written and IT tests.

Conditions of Service 

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.

Application

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/general). Consideration of applications will commence on 2 August 2024 until the positions are filled. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/.

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities.