SCHOOL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
The School of Continuing Education, one of the seven Faculties/Schools of the University and a major provider of continuing and professional education in Hong Kong, offers a wide range of full-time and part-time programmes at the post-secondary, undergraduate and postgraduate levels for young learners and working adults. It also offers in-house training and short courses to meet the community needs and market demands. Operated on a self-financed basis, the School and its College of International Education currently employ about 400 full-time staff and 500 part-time instructors. The School is inviting applications for the following position:
Assistant Programme Officer (Ref. No.: 26270190)
The appointee is expected to carry out general administrative duties for the Division of Continuing and Professional Education. Major duties include: (a) assisting in the day-to-day operation of the programmes, including but not limited to student recruitment, class scheduling, examination arrangement, student record updating, organisation of student activities and promotional activities; (b) liaising with internal and external parties (including staff, students and external bodies) and handling enquiries and complaints; (c) compiling information and maintaining record database; and (d) providing supports to ad-hoc duties as assigned by the supervisor(s).
Minimum Requirements:
- (i) Holder of Higher Diploma or Associate Degree with preferably 2 years of related experience; OR (ii) with at least 5 passes in HKCEE including English Language (at least Grade C if Syllabus A/Level 2 from 2007) and Chinese Language (at least Level 2 from 2007), or at least 5 subjects attaining Level 2 in HKDSE including English Language and Chinese Language with more work experience;
- Holder of Bachelor’s degree with at least 1 year of work experience will also be considered;
- Effective interpersonal and multi-tasking skills;
- Able to work under tight schedule;
- Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese; and
- Proficient in MS Office applications (English and Chinese) and Excel.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test.
The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract ending in August 2027. Re-appointment thereafter is subject to mutual agreement and availability of funding.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Procedure:
Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy.
The School reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.
Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.
Skills Required
- Higher Diploma or Associate Degree with preferably 2 years of related experience
- At least 5 HKCEE passes, including English Language and Chinese Language, with more work experience
- At least 5 HKDSE Level 2 subjects, including English Language and Chinese Language, with more work experience
- Bachelor's degree with at least 1 year of work experience
- Effective interpersonal and multitasking skills
- Ability to work under tight schedules
- Good written and spoken English and Chinese
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Excel
What We Do
Hong Kong Baptist University is a public university with a Christian education heritage, known for its research-intensive liberal arts programs and distinctive education.
