Senior Programme Officer / Programme Officer, School of Data Science

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 aspires to become 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 posts:

Senior Programme Officer / Programme Officer

School of Data Science

(Post Ref.: 24/181)

Responsibilities

The appointee is expected to
• Assist the Programme Director/Coordinator in preparing the programme proposal and conduct relevant surveys
• Perform a wide range of administrative duties to ensure the smooth operation of the programme, including programme management and operation as well as admission and promotion
• Carry out various programme administrative tasks such as promotion, timetabling, scheduling programme courses and seminars and other teaching and learning activities, and other tasks pertaining to course operations
• Administer the admission, registration, document verification and visa application processes
• Coordinate administrative processes for course arrangement, examinations, student activities, course evaluations, and events
• Handle purchases, reimbursement, payments and other financial and budgeting matters
• Liaise with internal and external parties
• Handle quality assurance related matters such as secretary duties related to various committees
• Prepare annual programme report and other required reports as well as data reporting to various units of the university
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements
• A recognized Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience in the tertiary education sector; For Senior Programme Officer, the candidate should have at least four years of relevant working experience
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua)
• High level of competence in computer literacy
• Good team spirit with a strong sense of responsibility and willing to go the extra mile to complete tasks before deadlines
• Willingness to assume various responsibilities with a passionate attitude
• Proactive mindset and strong analytical ability to carry out duties independently and efficiently with minimum supervision

Salary and Benefits

The rank and commencing salary will be competitive and 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)

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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.

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