Position Summary

The Assistant Manager (Student Development) is a key position in the Student Development Office (SDO). This position is the main administrator to support the development of the SDO and provide professional student development advice to the students.

The main tasks for the appointee are:

• Monitor and support the Student Association and other Clubs including operations and development
• Implement all planned activities of the Student Development Office include:
  • Student Engagement Programmes
  • Talent Development Programmes
  • Community Service Programmes
• Set up and Maintain accurate records of student activities, student database, practicum and internal and external communications
• Provide support and guidance for students to apply for financial assistance and scholarship from various internal and external sources
• Supervise the management of student amenities, such as Notice Boards and music instruments
• Support non-local students to assist their adaption to the study life in HK, including the application of student visa
• Conduct Quality Assurance Procedures related to student development including the graduates and employment survey
• Manage and operate alumni relations and related services
• Plan and provide life planning and career development programmes
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the College

Requirements

Applicants should meet the following requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline
• At least 3 years of relevant hands-on experience in managing student development or student affairs  
• Be able to deal with complex and dynamic issues with good communication skills
• Good numerical and analytical skills. Must have hands-on MS Excel skills.
• A true team player with a strong sense of responsibility
• Able to communicate with different levels of people (i.e. Students, Peers, Government Authorities, NGOs)

Salary and Fringe Benefits:

The initial appointment will normally be made on a 24-month contract, renewable subject to mutual consent.

Remuneration is competitive and will be based on qualifications and relevant experience. The College offers group medical insurance, staff development support, annual leave and sick leave, and Mandatory Provident Fund to eligible appointee(s).

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to:

1. Submit an application letter with a full Curriculum Vitae, and copies of all graduate transcripts, and the names and contact details of three references.
2. Specify in the application letter the current/latest salary and expected salary
3. Send applications to the Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education by "Apply Now".
4. The College will review applications immediately and applications will be accepted until the posts are filled.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Important notes to Applicants:

1. Appointees will have to undergo a medical examination.  Reimbursement of costs subject to a ceiling is applicable.
2. Local applicants will have to undergo a Sexual Conviction Record Check / Overseas applicants will have to present a police report before the appointment can be confirmed. 

The College also reserves the right to make an appointment by invitation.

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment-related purposes only.

Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education (YCCECE) was recently upgraded from Yew Chung Community College (YCCC) and is a member of the Yew Chung Education Foundation (YCEF) in Hong Kong, which, together with its sister schools in Mainland China and the USA, offers bilingual international education at Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary levels. Our network of schools currently serves more than 10,000 students.

YCCECE, building on the achievement of YCCC and the strengths of YCEF, is a provider of high quality post-secondary programmes with special niche in Early Childhood Education (ECE). It is now the first and only specialist ECE degree-awarding institution in Hong Kong which incorporates in its programmes the most advanced knowledge and approaches in ECE from around the world. Our boutique-sized College values and promotes interactive learning, small-class teaching and hands-on experiences. Being an English-speaking College with an international faculty, we also attract non-Chinese-speaking students, and take pride in our staff and student diversity.

The Collegeoffers a Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Early Childhood Education (BEdECE) Programme with entry to Year 1 of a 4-year full-time study and with Senior Year Entry in full-time and part-time study, a 2-year Higher Diploma Programme in Early Childhood Education (HDECE) and a 1-year Diploma in Early Childhood Studies (DECS) programme. The BEdECE & HDECE programmesqualifytheir graduates to be registered in Hong Kong as Kindergarten Teachers, Child Care Workers, Child Care Supervisors, and Special Child Care Workers. Further information about the College and its Programmes can be obtained at www.yccece.edu.hk.