ACADEMIC REGISTRY

Assistant Academic Services Manager (Ref. 250324014-IE)

Duties:

The appointee will be required to:

(a) manage admissions operations with a focus on international qualifications;

(b) support the management of University entry scholarships;

(c) assist in planning and implementing undergraduate admissions processes, optimising workflows, and coordinating enhancements to systems and the website;

(d) prepare reports and analyse admissions data, contributing to policy reviews and admission-related projects;

(e) address inquiries and liaise with internal and external stakeholders;

(f) supervise and guide junior staff; and

(g) perform any other duties as assigned by the Registrar or his delegates.

Qualifications:    

Applicants should have:

(a) a recognised degree;

(b) at least five years of relevant post-qualification administrative and supervisory experience, preferably gained in tertiary institutions or sizable organisations; 

(c) experience in planning and conducting activities in admission/student administrative-related work;

(d) a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with fluency in Putonghua;

(e) strong attention to detail and ability to handle a high volume of applications accurately and efficiently;

(f) strong analytical skills and literacy in database systems and computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;

(g) good planning, organisational, problem-solving, interpersonal and communication skills;

(h) a proactive attitude and mindfulness of embracing new technologies; and

(i) an inquisitive spirit and a high sense of responsibility.

Preference will be given to those who have experience in non-JUPAS and international admissions.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.  Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract.  Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.  

Application

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/management).  Consideration of applications will commence on                7 April 2025 until the position is filled.  The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/.

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering an environment that embraces diversity and demonstrates inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences where all members of the University are treated with fairness, dignity and respect.  To learn more about the University’s “Statement on Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and Inclusion”, please visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/equal_opportunities_diversity_and_inclusion/.