Senior Manager/Manager for Admissions Outreach(at the rank of Administrative Assistant I/II(AA I/II)
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Applications are invited for appointment as Senior Manager/Manager for Admissions Outreach (at the rank of Administrative Assistant I/II) in the LKS Faculty of Medicine (Ref.: 530805) (to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance)
Applicants should have a good university degree, preferably a Master’s degree, with at least 10 years’ work and supervisory experience in the higher education sector, preferably in student recruitment and outreach, admissions, public speaking, event management or strategic communications. They should be excellent communicators with exceptional command of English and Chinese; team player, mature, persuasive, personable, proactive and passionate about student engagement. They should be capable of working proficiently with significant independence, and be able to lead a team of staff as a team lead and a team player. They should have excellent analytical thinking, sound judgement and be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Those with lower qualifications and/or less experience may be considered for appointment as AA II.
The appointees will be responsible for the development and implementation of admissions-related outreach activities, including summer and broadening programmes, and in-person and virtual outreach and engagement events. They will lead a team of junior staff members, manage the student ambassador programme, deliver social media initiatives, and act as a liaison point between internal and external parties regarding student engagement and outreach. As ambassadors for HKUMed, they will represent the Faculty at various student recruitment events and presentations, provide holistic support and admissions counselling services, and engage current and prospective students. They will also work closely with internal teams to devise and create robust, multi-channel messaging used for student recruitment purposes for undergraduate programmes. The appointees will be expected to exercise flexibility to perform other duties as assigned in support of the Faculty's mission, core values and goals. Working outside office hours and on weekends may be required occasionally. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test and an interview. Those who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref: 530299) need not re-apply.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The appointments will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary for AA I and 10% of basic salary for AA II.
The University only accepts online application for the above posts. Applicants should apply online at the University's career site (http://jobs.hku.hk), and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until January 28, 2025, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.
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| Job Function | |
| Work Location | Pok Fu Lam |
| Benefits | Gratuity / Medical insurance |
| Education |
Degree
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| Skills | Attention to detail / Communication / Organization |
| Spoken Language | Intermediate Cantonese / Intermediate English |
| Employment Type | Full Time / Contract |
| Industry | IT / E-Business |