Administrative Manager/Assistant Administrative Manager (Post Ref.: 24/374)

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) 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 aspires to become 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 Manager/
Assistant Administrative Manager
Registry
(Post Ref.: 24/374)

The Registry is responsible for the planning and implementation of policies concerning academic development and quality assurance, student admissions, registration, records, assessment and administration of study programmes.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for a wide range of duties pertaining to academic development and strategic planning
• Perform duties related to quality assurance and enhancement of undergraduate programmes of the University, including quality audits, review of academic policies and regulations, programme review, revision, approval, and administration; and other University-wide initiatives
• Provide secretarial support to committees
• Supervise staff in carrying out their duties
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor(s)

Requirements

• A good bachelor’s degree and preferably a higher degree
• At least 10 years of relevant work experience for the post of Administrative Manager, and at least 5 years of relevant work experience for the post of Assistant Administrative Manager, with not less than 3 years’ experience in the tertiary education sector
• Substantial experience in administration, preferably in academic planning and quality audits
• A high level of competence in writing and committee work
• Strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills
• An excellent command of written and verbal English and Chinese
• Ability to carry out duties independently
• A strong sense of responsibility
• Proficiency in IT applications will be a definite advantage

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

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)
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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.