Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.

Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.

Applications are now invited for the following post:

Administrative Officer / Assistant Administrative Officer (TPg Admission Team)
School of Graduate Studies
(Post Ref.: 25/264)

The School of Graduate Studies is established for strengthening the central support for postgraduate programmes as well as the monitoring of their quality in alignment with the University's strategic direction of expanding and providing quality postgraduate education.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of administrative support for matters pertaining to postgraduate studies, including admissions, registration, and document verification, to ensure the smooth operation of the programme

• Perform administrative tasks related to promotion and coordinate logistical arrangements for outreach activities to the Chinese Mainland

• Prepare admission reports for various reporting purposes

• Handle purchases, reimbursement, payments and other financial and budgeting matters

• Supervise junior colleagues to handle admission and promotion duties (for Administrative Officer only)

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor(s)

Requirements

• A good first degree plus at least two years of relevant work experience in tertiary education, preferably in taught postgraduate programme promotion and admissions, programme/course information administration

• A good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua)

• The ability to take the initiative and under tight schedules

• Good team spirit with a strong sense of responsibility and is willing to go the extra mile to complete tasks before deadlines

Candidates with less/more experience will also be considered for appointment at a relevant rank.

Salary and Fringe Benefits
The commencing salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits, where applicable, include annual leave, medical and dental benefits and mandatory provident fund. Appointment will be made on contract basis for up to 11 months.

Application Procedure (online application only)
Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application.  Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

We are an equal opportunities employer. 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.