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 posts:

Assistant Programme Manager II / Senior Programme Officer

Division of Industrial Data Science

(Post Ref.: 25/310)

Responsibilities

The appointees are expected to

• provide comprehensive administrative support for academic taught and research programmes, including promotion, admission, registration, examination, and student advising
• write reports and provide secretarial support to committees and meetings
• support programme quality assurance, enhancement processes, and professional accreditation activities
• liaise with internal departments/units and external organisations to execute programme related activities/events
• perform any other duties as assigned by the Person-in-Charge or his/her delegates
• work outside normal office hours and/or outside Hong Kong, China occasionally

Requirements

• a recognised degree
• at least five years of solid work experience, preferably in academic programme administration in tertiary education institutions
• demonstrate strong experience in drafting academic documents
• an excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese. Fluency in Cantonese and Putonghua is required
• display a high level of responsibility, independence and professionalism in managing multiple priorities

Salary and Benefits

The rank and commencing salary will be competitive and 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 posts are filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the posts advertised, or to fill the posts by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.