Manager (Student Outreach), Masters Programmes

Manager (Student Outreach), Masters Programmes (at the rank of Executive Officer) in the Faculty of Business and Economics (Ref.: 537575) (to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis, with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance)

Applicants should possess a good bachelor’s degree, with at least 3 years of full-time work experience, preferably in tertiary institution, education sector or social service organization.  The ideal candidates should be a self-starter with a positive attitude; have a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (fluency in Putonghua would be a definite advantage); and be able to multi-task, attentive to detail and work well both independently as well as in a team. Passion for working with youth and young adults would be an advantage.

The appointee will provide support to the Faculty’s Masters Programmes Alumni and Student Services Team. This position is act as a Housemaster, working closely with the Assistant Director (Chief Housemaster) to cultivate an inclusive and engaged student community.

The appointee will also be responsible for supporting and managing the Faculty’s AI Video Festival campaign, End of Module celebrations and related student engagement initiatives, including the planning and delivery of associated workshops in both online and physical formats.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• overseeing daily operations, organizing outreach initiatives, and enhancing student bonding through collaboration with housemasters, vice housemasters, counsellors, and various stakeholders;

• managing the overall Virtual House system, ensuring its effectiveness in promoting student engagement, cultural diversity, peer connection, and a strong sense of community among Master’s students;

• planning, coordinating, and implementing the AI Video Festival campaign and related workshops (AI video production, digital storytelling, media creation), including promotion, recruitment, submission management, judging coordination, award arrangements, and post-event engagement;

• planning and executing End of Module celebrations, regular house gatherings and  networking activities, to deepen connections among Master’s students;

• supervising vice housemasters, providing support and guidance to help them achieve their goals and objectives; and

• performing other duties as assigned.

The appointee will work at the Faculty’s Cyberport campus, and may be required to work outside normal office hours and on weekends, and travel to overseas or Mainland China occasionally.  Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test and an interview. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

The University only accepts online application for the above posts.  Applicants should apply online at the University's careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V.  Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until November 2, 2026, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.

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