Assistant Counsellor / Assistant Student Development Officer in CC

Duties:            The appointee is responsible for providing both student counselling and support services.  Apart from individual counselling, he/she will organise personal development activities and out-of-classroom activities to enrich the learning experiences of students.  He/She will also conduct workshops related to college learning and personal growth, support mental wellness activities, and carry out other ad hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements:           Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Counselling, Social Work, or a related discipline with at least 3 years’ relevant work experience, preferably in student counselling services and tertiary education sector.  Mature personality, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, good command of spoken and written English as well as Chinese (including Putonghua), and the ability to work independently are essential. 

Terms of Appointment: Salary placement will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  The contract will normally be for 2 years with the possibility of renewal subject to review.  A contract-end gratuity (taxable) will be payable upon satisfactory completion of the contract.  Medical and dental benefits, 18 days’ annual leave and the use of library facilities will be provided where applicable.  The School also provides staff development opportunities.

Applications:  Please send application quoting the reference number to the Human Resources Unit, HKU SPACE, Suites A & B, 12/F, United Centre, 95 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong.  You may apply online or download an application form at http://hkuspace.hku.hk/jobs or request one by fax at (852) 2540 3271.

Closing Date for Applications: 9 February 2025

The information provided in an application will only be used for the purpose of consideration for appointment by HKU SPACE.  Applicants not contacted within 8 weeks from the closing date may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.  Unsuccessful applications will be kept for a maximum period of 24 months.