Lingnan University 嶺南大學(香港)招聘
Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) with the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. Lingnan University is a global leader in providing quality education focusing on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University aspires to become a leading research-intensive liberal arts institution in the digital era.
Lingnan University’s Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, School of Data Science, School of Graduate Studies, and School of Interdisciplinary Studies run undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research postgraduate programmes. Its liberal arts education model blends the arts, science, and elements around human and humanities. Lingnan University strives to enhance innovation and technology research to drive a positive impact in the society and the world. Building upon Lingnan University’s existing strength in combining the best of the Chinese and Western liberal arts traditions, the University will leverage its geographical strength in the Northern Metropolis and pioneer the liberal arts education model in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and beyond. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.
Senior Administrative Manager (Research Postgraduate Team)
School of Graduate Studies
(Post Ref.: 26/113)
The School of Graduate Studies is established for strengthening the central support for postgraduate programmes as well as the monitoring of their quality in alignment with the University’s strategic direction of expanding and providing quality postgraduate education. It also proactively seeks collaboration with leading institutions in the international academic communities to co-organise scholarly activities to enhance postgraduate student learning.
Responsibilities:
Supervise and provide administrative support in various functional areas of the School including, but not limited to, academic development, academic quality assurance and enhancement, formulation of academic policies and regulations, and programme review and approval
Supervise the day-to-day operations of research postgraduate programmes, e.g. in publicity, admission, programme/course registration, academic studies and progress, financial support, student records, etc.
Provide secretarial support to committees
Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor(s)
Requirements:
A Bachelor’s degree
10 years’ post qualification experience, preferably with tertiary education institutions
Substantial experience in administration and a high level of competence in committee work
Very strong logical thinking, analytical, interpersonal, communication, coordination and problem-solving skills
An excellent command of written and verbal English and Chinese (including Putonghua), especially with a high level of English proficiency in writing reports, proposals and minutes
The ability to take the initiative and to carry out duties independently and under tight schedules
A strong sense of responsibility
Excellent supervisory skills, with the ability to motivate junior colleagues to achieve common goals of the School and the University
A good knowledge in IT applications
Previous experience in supervising and supporting research postgraduate programmes in a university setting is preferred and will be a definite advantage
Candidates with less/more experience will also be considered for appointment at a relevant rank.
Senior Information Officer (at the rank of Senior Officer)
Information Technology Services Centre
(Post Ref.: 26/21)
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Team Leader of Database Services, the appointee will be responsible for:
Assisting in the implementation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of the cloud ERP system.
Monitoring the performance and availability of the cloud ERP system.
Developing and overseeing data migration strategies, ensuring compliance with industry best practices for accurate and efficient data transfer.
Managing ETL (extract, transform, load) processes and coordinating mock conversion events.
Supporting data migration activities within the project timeline.
Performing regular database maintenance tasks, including backups, indexing, and performance tuning across multiple database platforms.
Developing, maintaining, and enhancing API programming interfaces to support system integration and functionality.
Performing system maintenance, security patching and performing diagnosis and troubleshooting of application systems.
Providing support for the system and user account provisioning and account lifecycle management.
Collaborating with vendors and external consultants for third-party support.
Working shifts and irregular hours might be required.
Performing any other duties as requested by supervisor.
Requirements:
An associate degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology or related disciplines
At least 2-3 years’ relevant experience in IT Application System and Server Management
Strong understanding of cloud-based architectures, SaaS platforms, and enterprise software integration.
Proven experience in evaluating, selecting, and implementing data migration tools and platforms including ETL processes
Hands-on experience in UNIX Shell / Python / PowerShell scripting
Sound knowledge in server software installation, application system support and maintenance, Windows and Linux operating system
Ability to work independently and within a team
Good customer service skills and service attitude
Good command of English, Cantonese and Putonghua
Candidates with less/more experience will also be considered for appointment at the relevant rank.
Senior Officer / Officer (Short-term)
Office of Student Affairs
(Post Ref.: 26/27)
The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) is responsible for the provision of desirable services for students of the University and enhancing their learning experience. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team dedicated to fostering whole-person development and a vibrant campus life of students.
Responsibilities:
Provide secretarial support to the Director of Student Affairs
Provide a variety of clerical and administrative support for the daily operations of the Office of Student Affairs, data management, and report preparation
Liaise with other Departments/Units and external parties
Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor(s)
Requirements:
A Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years’ work experience, preferably as Secretary or Personal Assistant for senior management
High proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua)
A strong sense of professional ethics
A high level of computer literacy in systems and applications in providing administrative support
Proactive, well-organised, detail-minded, and able to work under tight work schedules
Strong multi-tasking and problem-solving skills
Candidates with less/more experience will be considered for appointment at a relevant rank.
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.
