Assistant Administrative Officer, Department of Sociology and Social Policy

Assistant Administrative Officer, Department of Sociology and Social Policy Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) 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 is well positioned to take lead as 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 . Applications are now invited for the following post: Assistant Administrative Officer Department of Sociology and Social Policy (Post Ref.: 25/287) Responsibilities Providing clerical and administrative support to the Taught Postgraduate Programmes in the Department. Providing comprehensive administrative support for the student admission lifecycle, including applicant communication, interview scheduling, document verification, registration, and visa application processes. Providing frontline services to staff and students. Assisting in duties related to the course and teaching arrangements. Assisting in organising field trips, symposia, and other student activities. Assisting in supporting promotion activities. Performing any other duties assigned by the supervisor and Senior Administrator in the Department’s Taught Postgraduate Programme Office. Requirements Post‑secondary qualification. Good written and oral communication skills and proficiency in English and Chinese (including Putonghua). Good competency in MS Office applications. Strong sense of responsibility. Good interpersonal and organisational skills. Working knowledge of standard social media applications and expertise in promotion activities on social media. Previous administrative working experience in the higher education sector is highly preferred. Salary and Benefits Commencing salary will be 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) Please click Apply Now to submit your application. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Lingnan University is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Moreover, the anti‑discrimination laws in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (namely Sex Discrimination Ordinance, Disability Discrimination Ordinance, Family Status Discrimination Ordinance and Race Discrimination Ordinance) forbid discrimination and victimisation in employment on the grounds of sex, marital status, pregnancy, disability, family status, race and the like. It is unlawful to decide against a candidate on the aforesaid grounds. Enquiries: #J-18808-Ljbffr