Student Affairs Manager/ Assistant Student Affairs Manager (Scholarships) (SAO)

Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge. 

As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching.

HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA.

For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk.

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

Major Duties and Responsibilities
The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:

• Taking on a leadership role within the team and supervising team members in managing a diverse range of scholarships and award schemes to enhance students’ learning opportunities;

• Formulating policies and regulations governing different types of scholarship funded by the Government, the University and donors;

• Working collaboratively with inter-departmental units on the establishment of new scholarships and the selection of scholarship recipients;

• Coaching students to realise their potential for success and strengthening the bonding with different stakeholders;

• Providing administrative support to relevant committees, preparing reports and conducting analysis to enhance the provisions; and

• Performing any other duties assigned by the Director of Student Affairs or his/her delegate(s).

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

• A recognised degree, preferably a higher degree, with at least eight years of relevant and solid work experience;

• Demonstrate strong execution skills and a can-do spirit, with the ability to learn quickly;

• Be resilient and flexible in dealing with emergencies and ambiguities;

• Excellent leadership and management skills, strong interpersonal and organisational skills with service-oriented and collaborative mindsets;

• A high level of self-motivation and ownership, be a problem solver who can work independently and collaboratively;

• In-depth knowledge of student financial support schemes offered by the Government and the University would be a definite advantage; and

• An excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua).

Candidates with less relevant experience may be considered for appointment as Assistant Student Affairs Manager. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to attend a written test.

 
Terms and Conditions for Appointment
An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary, 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.


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