Assistant Manager

Saint Francis University; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis University is seeking a proactive professional to lead external relations and engagement with Hong Kong feeder schools, prospective students, alumni, university partners, and the community. The appointee will support the Assistant Director, Recruitment and Engagement at the Public Affairs Office in driving admissions and partnership development for the local market.

This KPI-driven role includes planning and hosting information sessions, school visits, and networking events;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related discipline and at least three years of relevant post-qualification experience in a higher education institution.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, independent and collaborative work style, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and coordination skills in English and Chinese.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement external relations and stakeholder engagement plans to boost recruitment.
• Identify and build relationships with secondary schools, prospective students, alumni, partners, and authorities.
• Plan, execute and coordinate stakeholder events such as conferences and visits.
• Draft and manage MoUs and pursue strategic partnership opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree in business-related discipline

Job description

The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing strategic initiatives to enhance the School's engagement with external stakeholders, including feeder schools, prospective students, alumni, university partners, and the broader community.

The appointee will support the Assistant Director, Recruitment and Engagement at the Public Affairs Office in leading admissions and partnership development for the local market. The appointee will lead recruitment and partnership initiatives to strengthen collaboration between the University and Hong Kong Secondary Schools, including organising information sessions for principals and teachers, conducting school visits to enhance recruitment, and hosting networking events for external stakeholders. The appointee will also build and maintain strong relationships with targeted feeder schools and partner organisations to expand the School's network and influence, and will identify and pursue strategic partnership opportunities, such as drafting and managing Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs). This is a KPI driven role.

The role also includes planning and overseeing events such as conferences, exchange programmes, and stakeholder engagement activities.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the development and implementation of external relations and stakeholder engagement plans to enhance the School's reputation and increase student recruitment.
• Identify and build relationships with key stakeholders, including secondary schools in Hong Kong, prospective students, alumni, university partners, and government authorities.
• Assist in planning, executing, and coordinating stakeholder engagement events and activities, such as conferences, ceremonies, and visits.
• Devise and implement stakeholder engagement plans to strengthen stakeholder relations, foster a close-knit SFU community, and support the ongoing expansion of the SFU profile other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director (Recruitment and Engagement).

Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree, preferably in a business-related discipline, and have at least three years of relevant post-qualification experience in a higher education institution. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, an outgoing disposition, the capacity to work independently and collaboratively, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under strict deadlines. Candidates should be self-motivated, effective team players, and exhibit strong interpersonal, communication, and coordination skills. Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Chinese is essential. Occasional work outside regular office hours, including weekends, public holidays, or evenings, may be required. The appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal.