ACADEMIC REGISTRY

Assistant Academic Services Manager (Ref. 250414004-IE)
[Nomenclature subject to review]

Duties

The appointee will be assigned to the Academic Quality Assurance and Secretariat Section of the Academic Registry and be required to:

(a) provide support in the organisation of functions/events, such as University Congregation;

(b) provide service to committees and working groups;

(c) assist in publications, such as Handbook on Academic Regulations and other academic-related handbooks;

(d) provide support to academic programme-related and student-related matters;

(e) liaise with academic and central administrative units as well as external bodies where applicable;

(f) supervise 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 solid administrative and supervisory experience, preferably gained in tertiary institutions or sizeable organisations;

(c) a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with fluency in Putonghua being an advantage;

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

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

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

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

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 28 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/.