Assistant Admin Manager II/Senior Admin Officer/Admin Officer, LUIAS

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:

Assistant Administrative Manager II / Senior Administrative Officer / Administrative Officer 

Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS)

(Post Ref.: 24/370)

Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS) serves as a hub for interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research, education, and public engagement by attracting eminent scholars from all over the world, and experts from diverse academic fields, to work with Lingnan researchers and raises the global profile of liberal arts and science and technology at Lingnan University through scholarly activities, research publications, and external grants.

LUIAS is looking for a dedicated and energetic individual who will work closely with the Director to carry out the following duties:

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage relationships with globally eminent scholars affiliated with LUIAS
• Act as the first point of contact for such scholars
• Provide logistic support for visits by international scholars, including travel, accommodation, campus access, etc.
• Assist in preparing and implementing events and activities including international conference, distinguished seminars, workshop, etc. 
• Assist in website maintenance and promotional materials update
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor(s) 

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or preferably a higher degree
• The ability to work with eminent scholars and cater for such VIPs 
• Strong planning, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• A pleasant and outgoing personality
• The ability to work independently and strong sense of responsibility
• A good command of written and spoken English
• High competency in MS office applications

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

Salary and Benefits

The rank an 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 applications 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.