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:

Project Assistant

Wofoo Joseph Lee Consulting and Counselling Psychology Research Centre

(Post Ref.: 18/184/JD)

The appointee will be required to provide clerical and administrative support to the Wofoo Joseph Lee Consulting and Counselling Psychology Research Centre.  The appointee will be responsible for (a) carrying out admissions procedures for training class; (b) assisting in training class schedules, meetings, etc.; (c) making contacts with companies and schools; (d) providing logistic support to workshops, seminars, and other research activities; (e) organizing student activities; (f) maintaining the general administration of the office; and (g) performing any other duties as assigned by the Centre Director and Associate Director.

Requirements

Applicants should have (i) post-secondary qualification; (ii) at least one year’s working experience, preferably in the higher education sector; (iii) a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua); (iv) ahigh competency in MS office applications; (v) a strong sense of responsibility; and (vi) effective communication skills.

Salary and Benefits

Commencing 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 be made on a fixed-term contract 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 MS Word format). Please quote the reference number of the post in all correspondence.  Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

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.