Global Engagement Officer (Non-Local Work-Integrated Education (WIE)) (Ref. 240829004-IE)

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

(a)  lead non-local internship programmes and maintain effective communications with partners, students and stakeholders, including but not limited to liaising with agents and employers to confirm programme details, handling student inquiries, managing insurance matters throughout the internship period;

(b)  manage databases, develop strategies for employer and mentor relationship management as well as account services;

(c)  organise departure briefings and orientation activities for incoming interns;

(d)  provide logistical and administrative support in planning, coordinating and executing non-local internship programmes and related events;

(e)  manage the complete recruitment process of student assistants;

(f)   draft or compile documents, reports and replies to enquiries or complaints as necessary;

(g)  liaise with internal units and external organisations; and

(h)  perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Global Engagement or his/her delegates.

The appointee may be required to work during non-office hours occasionally and travel when necessary.

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

(a)  a recognized degree;

(b)  at least three years of post-qualification experience in related areas of work, preferably with administrative background;

(c)  a commitment to provide excellent customer service;

(d)  demonstrated record of detail-minded, flexibility and professionalism; and

(e)  an excellent command of both written and spoken English.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.  Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract.  Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.

Application

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/general).The closing date for application is 11 September 2024.​The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/.

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities.