Assistant Director of Student Affairs (SAO) (Ref: 24001YD)

We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the Student Affairs Office:

Assistant Director of Student Affairs (SAO) (Ref: 24001YD)

Major Duties and Responsibilities 
Reporting to the Director of Student Affairs, the appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:

• Assisting the Director of Student Affairs in long-term planning, strategic alignment, and management oversight of the Student Affairs Office;
• Overseeing and developing a diverse range of enrichment services/programmes that enhance the overall student experience, including counselling and development services, support services to SEN students, sports and physical development programmes, service-learning, community engagement, student affairs communication and outreach;
• Establishing performance goals and measures to evaluate the success of assigned areas of responsibility and assisting in the analysis of the effectiveness of policies and programmes relevant to the whole-person development of students; 
• Cultivating a positive work environment that encourages teamwork, synergy, and ongoing improvement; 
• Providing executive support to committees and working groups; and
• Performing other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate may be required to work outside normal office hours and/or travel outside Hong Kong occasionally.

Candidates
Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:

• A recognised degree, ideally a higher degree, with extensive knowledge and solid experience in areas related to student affairs, tertiary education, or youth development;
• A minimum of twelve years of post-degree work experience, primarily in programme management and student learning management in the tertiary education sector or NGO;
• Strategic foresight and a vision for enhancing the student experience, along with proven excellent team planning, management, and support skills to lead and collaborate with dynamic teams;
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to engage and establish enduring relationships with various stakeholders;
• Excellent proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua); and
• Active involvement in daily operational and implementation work.

Candidates may be invited to attend a written test.

Terms and Conditions for Appointment
An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary, a composite cash/housing allowance, an end-of-contract gratuity, and a discretionary incentive payment, where applicable, will be offered to the right candidates. Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided.

To Apply
Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System,
https://hkmu.taleo.net/careersection/ex_full_time/jobapply.ftl?lang=en&job=24001YD

Closing date of application: 25 September 2024

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