Administrative Officer/ Assistant Administrative Officer (Post Ref.: 24/310)

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) with the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education.  Lingnan University is a global leader in providing quality education focusing on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world.  Moving forward, Lingnan University aspires to become a leading research-intensive liberal arts institution in the digital era.

Lingnan University’s Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, School of Data Science, School of Graduate Studies, and School of Interdisciplinary Studies run undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research postgraduate programmes.  Its liberal arts education model blends the arts, science, and elements around human and humanities.  Lingnan University strives to enhance innovation and technology research to drive a positive impact in the society and the world.  Building upon Lingnan University’s existing strength in combining the best of the Chinese and Western liberal arts traditions, the University will leverage its geographical strength in the Northern Metropolis and pioneer the liberal arts education model in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and beyond.    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
Master of Arts in Artificial Intelligence and the Future Programme 
Hong Kong Catastrophic Risk Centre
(Post Ref.: 24/310)

Hosted by the Department of Philosophy with the support of the Hong Kong Catastrophic Risk Centre (HKCRC) of Lingnan University, the Master of Arts in Artificial Intelligence and the Future (MAAIF) programme provides a basic understanding of artificial intelligence, including the fundamental principles of its operation and its implications for human society. These implications include vital ethical and social issues arising from the use of AI technologies. 

The appointee is expected to provide a wide range of administrative support to the MAAIF postgraduate programme.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Programme Director in planning, coordinating, and administering the MAAIF postgraduate programme
• Performing a wide range of administrative duties related to admissions and programme operations to ensure the smooth functioning of the programme, including admission processing and programme promotion, visa applications, course arrangements, meeting planning, and handling financial and budgeting matters
• Providing secretarial support to the Programme Director/committees, teachers, and offering advisory assistance to students
• Preparing relevant reports related to programme administration
• Liaising with internal and external parties and coordinating professional development activities (internships, seminars, or workshops)
• Performing other duties as assigned

Requirements

• A recognised Bachelor’s degree with at least two years of relevant experience, preferably in the tertiary education sector
• Candidates with experience in postgraduate programme admission and administrative processes would be highly preferred
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua)
• High level of competence in computer literacy
• Good team spirit with a strong sense of responsibility and a willingness to go the extra mile to complete tasks before deadlines
• Initiative, report writing ability, and analytical skills to carry out duties independently and efficiently
• Capability to work independently with minimal supervision

Salary and 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.