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 (School Team)

School of Graduate Studies

(Post Ref.:26/181)

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. In addition, the School of Graduate Studies also offers a suite of Research and Taught Postgraduate programmes in interdisciplinary areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to RPg/TPg programmes, including academic quality assurance, admissions, registration, records, assessment, and financial sponsorships
• Deliver day-to-day academic services to postgraduate students housed under the School of Graduate Studies
• Coordinate and handle communications with TPg programme administrative staff under the School of Graduate Studies
• Assist in the administration of research grant applications and related administrative procedures
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor(s)

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree with at least three years of relevant experience, preferably with tertiary education institutions
• Relevant administration experience in supporting academic quality assurance and enhancement of higher education programmes and committee work
• A good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua)
• The ability to take the initiative and to carry out duties independently and under tight schedules
• Good analytical, interpersonal, communication, coordination and problem-solving skills
• A strong sense of responsibility
• A good knowledge in IT applications

Salary and Fringe Benefits

The rank and 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.

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.

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 (School Team)

School of Graduate Studies

(Post Ref.:26/181)

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. In addition, the School of Graduate Studies also offers a suite of Research and Taught Postgraduate programmes in interdisciplinary areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to RPg/TPg programmes, including academic quality assurance, admissions, registration, records, assessment, and financial sponsorships
• Deliver day-to-day academic services to postgraduate students housed under the School of Graduate Studies
• Coordinate and handle communications with TPg programme administrative staff under the School of Graduate Studies
• Assist in the administration of research grant applications and related administrative procedures
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor(s)

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree with at least three years of relevant experience, preferably with tertiary education institutions
• Relevant administration experience in supporting academic quality assurance and enhancement of higher education programmes and committee work
• A good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua)
• The ability to take the initiative and to carry out duties independently and under tight schedules
• Good analytical, interpersonal, communication, coordination and problem-solving skills
• A strong sense of responsibility
• A good knowledge in IT applications

Salary and Fringe Benefits

The rank and 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.

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.