Associate Director of Student Affairs, Office of Student Affairs

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.

Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.

Applications are now invited for the following post:

Associate Director of Student Affairs
Office of Student Affairs
(Post Ref.: 25/178)

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 for students.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Student Affairs to administer the business and output of the Student Experience & Residential Life Division, including among others, student services, personnel management and budget control
• Supervise the work and operation of the Student Hostels Team, Student Societies Team and Cultural Integration Team assuring that their services are up to par
• Develop effective partnership with other University units, student groups and key stakeholders in promoting "residential education", which forms an integral part of the University's liberal arts education, to all students
• Draw up strategies and plans to support, groom and sustain student organisations contributing to the enhancement of students' leadership, campus life and civic consciousness
• Superintend the services and support rendered to non-local students, and the cultivation of cross-cultural appreciation and integration across all students
• Support the management in preventing and identifying potential risks pertaining to students, and managing critical incidents and emerged crisis in the same regard
• Take charge of the planning and implementation of orientation programmes and induction materials for new students
• Responsible for the management of the overall office in terms of counter services, space allocation, general procurement and personal data protection, etc.
• Act as secretary of the University committee(s) as necessary, and attend meetings of the University committee(s) which are related to student services so as to contribute to the enhancement of their campus life
• Represent the Director of Student Affairs in external occasions as necessary
• Work outside normal office hours, including weekends, as required

Requirements

• A recognised bachelor's degree in social science, public administration, facilities management or relevant disciplines
• At least fifteen years' post-qualification experience, with at least eight years at executive level, preferably with tertiary institutions or sizeable organisations
• A sound knowledge about and well versed in managing student hostels, societies and amenities in universities
• An excellent mastery of logical thinking, analytical, interpersonal, communication, coordination, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills
• A strong sense of self-motivation, responsibility and teamwork relation
• A high calibre to work under tight timelines with a positive attitude
• A great interest in partnering with people from different professions or sectors (such as trainers and contractors) to explore new ways for continuous improvement
• A good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua)

Salary and Fringe Benefits
The rank and commencing salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits, where applicable, include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund and gratuity.

Application Procedure (online application only)
Please click “Apply Now” to submit your application. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

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.