Student Development Officer

STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICE

Student Development Officer (Ref. 250623014-IE)

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

(a) provide all-round administrative and operational support to the Student Development Section and facilitate the holistic education of students through various new initiatives, signature events, and activities for whole-person development and leadership enhancement;

(b) assist and support the Student Development Section in the governance and management of student organisations; 

(c) work closely with internal and external units to coordinate and facilitate student development programmes and initiatives;

(d) provide support to documentations, meetings and working groups in relation to student development matters as required; 

(e) perform any other duties as assigned by the Dean of Students or his/her delegates.

The appointee is required to work irregular hours where necessary and conduct off-shore trips for student development related programmes. 

Qualifications

Applicants should:

(a) have a recognised degree;

(b) have at least three years of solid experience, preferably in youth development, social innovation, management of university student organisations, social media management, and other related aspects;

(c) be creative, highly motivated, detail-oriented and willing to work under tight schedules;

(d) have an excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese, with fluency in Putonghua being an advantage;

(e) be a good team player with strong organisational and interpersonal skills; and

(f) have good computer literacy.

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 July 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/.

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