Student Development Manager | HK Talent Engage

Job description

OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID UNIT

Student Development Manager (23240552)

The Scholarships and Financial Aid Unit is mainly responsible for the administration and allocation of scholarships and financial assistance schemes for UGC-funded students in the University.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the administration of various scholarship and financial assistance schemes, including the promotion of opportunities, management of applications and enquiries, and coordination of the selection and nomination processes;
• Collaborate and liaise with stakeholders, including internal departments, donors, government offices and students;
• Provide secretarial support to committees such as the Undergraduate Scholarship Committee, including the preparation of reports/papers and follow-up actions;
• Increase accuracy and efficiency in the preparation of various reports/statistics through system enhancements;
• Enhance students’ learning experience from application to interview, including preparing reports/letters to donors, by organising events related to donor appreciation and student coaching activities;
• Formulate plans and strategies to reinforce the promotion of opportunities, broadcast scholastic achievements, and engage more students via social media, as well as games about soft skills/smart tips in scholarship competitions;
• Staff management and supervision; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree with at least eight years of relevant work experience. Previous work experience in tertiary institutions would be an advantage;
• Good interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail;
• A high level of self-motivation and the ability to multitask and work effectively both as a team player and independently to meet tight schedules;
• An excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (both Cantonese and Putonghua); and
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test.

The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of two years.Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement.

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 the closing date 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 University 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.

Closing date: 8 May 2024