Job Description - Assistant Manager (Academic Programme Management) (N&HS) (24002 RI)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. Position School/Unit: School of Nursing and Health Sciences Closing Date01/Jan/2025, 3:59:00 PMMajor Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: Assisting the Dean in the School’s administration including programme administration, academic oversight, project management, student support and services, general office administration and stakeholder engagement; Supporting a wide range of admissions and outreach events for the academic programmes, including student recruitment and admissions, programmes promotion, academic and social events coordination, and other stakeholders; Liaising with staff of the University and external parties to ensure that the programmes and courses are planned, developed and presented smoothly; Handling administrative duties involved in learning and teaching activities, research, donations, and student related matters; Planning, coordinating and managing for new initiatives in the development of the School, its Departments and programmes; Providing secretarial support to committees; Supervising and coaching junior staff; and Performing any other duties as assigned. Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: A recognized degree with at least 2 years of relevant post-qualification experience; supervisory level in communication, media relations, public relations, or publications or editorial work in the higher education or commercial sector; Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable to respond proactively to rapidly changing needs; A good team player with the ability to multi-task and be very attentive to details; Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, organizational and analytical skills; and An excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, preferably including Putonghua; and good computer skills. 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 e Recruitment System. The personal data collected will be used for the purpose of considering your application for employment. For details, please refer to the “Personal Data (Privacy) Notice for Job Applicant” on the University’s website. If you are not contacted by the University within eight weeks from the closing date of application, you may assume that your application is unsuccessful.
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