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/.
Administrative Officer
Department of Economics
(Post Ref.: 26/10)
The appointee will work in the Department’s Taught Postgraduate Programmes Office to manage admissions and operations for the collaboration programme of Master of Science in International and Development Economics (MIDE) Programme. The appointee’s major duties will include some of the followings:
Perform a wide range of programme administrative duties with a focus on programme admission and promotion
Handle oral and written enquiries, process online applications, verify documents and qualifications, manage application and enrolment data, visa application
Assist in various programme administrative tasks pertaining to course operations, events and student activities
Coordinate promotional campaigns and outreach activities for the Programme
Maintain the general administration and records of the Programme Office
Perform any tasks as assigned by the supervisors
Occasional travel and work during non-office hours may be required.
Requirement:
A Bachelor Degree or above
At least two years of work experience, preferably in higher education sector
Familiar with the education framework of Chinese Mainland
Good written and oral communication skills and proficiency in English and Chinese (fluency in Putonghua a must, Cantonese a plus)
High competency in MS office applications
Great sense of responsibility
Strong desire to learn and improve
Good team spirit to work with colleagues with different backgrounds and styles
Assistant Administrative Manager II
Registry
(Post Ref.: 25/320)
The Registry is responsible for planning and implementing policies related to academic development and quality assurance, student admissions, registration, records, class scheduling, assessment, and academic policies, as well as administering study programmes and overseeing graduation.
Responsibilities:
Provide administrative support for committee services, event management, assessment matters, and the development of student administrative systems
Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor(s)
Requirements:
A university degree with 5 years’ relevant administrative experience
A good command of English and Chinese (including Putonghua)
A high level of written and spoken communication skills
Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in IT applications and student administrative systems
Demonstrated initiative and analytical skills for effective organization and execution of duties
Candidates with less/more experience will be considered for appointment at a relevant rank.
Counsellor
Office of Student Affairs
(Post Ref.: 25/257)
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 psychological counselling for students, including those with special educational needs (SEN), individually or in groups
Utilise accurate and appropriate assessment procedures for determining and structuring individual counselling plans
Conduct qualified psychological assessments for students in need
Design and organise activities (e.g. workshops and seminars) for students to facilitate their mental health and personal development
Initiate and coordinate university-wide programmes for the promotion of students’ psychological, spiritual and physical wellness (e.g. vaccination and blood donation)
Handle crises related to students’ psychological problems
Accommodate students of various cultures and backgrounds (including the in-bound exchange students) to campus life, and offer psychological preparation programmes to them
Offer professional guidance, support and training to students’ parents and to staff members in helping students
Support the operation of the counselling team including supervising the Assistant Counsellors and colleagues responsible for SEN services
Use available technological resources to enhance the University’s counselling service
Act as secretary of the University committee(s) as and when necessary
Work outside normal office hours and on weekends if necessary
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor(s)
Requirements:
A recognised degree or above in clinical psychology, educational psychology, counselling psychology or equivalent disciplines
At least 10 years’ relevant post-qualification experience, preferably in tertiary institutions or public sector
A sound knowledge about and well versed in managing students’ mental distress and facilitating their personal developmen
A caring, empathic, optimistic and responsible disposition
An excellent mastery of interpersonal communication, problem-solving skills, and teamwork relation
A good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua)
A high calibre to work under tight timelines with a positive attitude
A holder of membership in the relevant professional society is an advantage
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.
