Assistant Registrar

Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Medical and dental benefits

Contract-end gratuity

Job summary

Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) is seeking a qualified professional to join its Accreditation and Quality Assurance team. The appointee will conduct accreditation and assessment exercises, manage databases, and contribute to research and consultancy work.

You will liaise with institutions, government bureaux and professional bodies, develop guidelines, and support development activities, with a strong emphasis on English and Chinese

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree comparable to HKQF Level5; postgraduate qualification preferred.
• At least 5 years of post-qualification relevant experience in education, training or quality assurance.
• Strong English and Chinese (Putonghua) with excellent communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct accreditation and assessment exercises.
• Assist in research and consultancy work; liaise with institutions, government bureaux and professional bodies.
• Support development of guidelines and procedures; manage databases.
• Support internal and external development activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Written English

Chinese (Putonghua)

Education

Bachelor's degree (HKQF Level5)

Postgraduate qualification (HKQF Level6+)

Job description

The Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) is a statutory body that accredits academic and vocational programmes under the Qualifications Framework to ensure that they meet the quality standards. We offer professional and exciting career opportunities in a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

The appointee will be involved in accreditation and assessment exercises in academic areas, and conduct projects related to quality assurance of education and training programmes. Major duties may include conducting accreditation and assessment exercises; assisting in relevant research and consultancy work, liaison with institutions, government bureaux, and professional bodies; supporting the development of guidelines and procedures, and other internal and external development activities; and management of databases.

Requirements

Applicants should hold a first degree comparable to HKQF Level 5, preferably with a post‑graduate qualification at HKQF Level 6 or above, with at least 5 years of post‑qualification relevant work experience, preferably in education, training or quality assurance. We are looking for an individual who has a good understanding of the education system in Hong Kong; good analytical, project management, presentation, interpersonal and communication skills; and excellent written and spoken English and Chinese, including Putonghua. Being proactive, reflective, independent as well as a team player is essential. Understanding of international qualification standards and exposure to accreditation/quality assurance work in the higher education and/or vocational sector would be an advantage.

Conditions of Service and Application Procedures

Initial appointment will normally be made on a two‑year contract subject to renewal. We offer competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, contract‑end gratuity, plus fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits.

Personal data collected will be treated in the strictest confidence and only be used for recruitment purposes. For applications not shortlisted for interview, including unsolicited ones, the data will be retained for six months from the deadline for application or the date of receipt if unsolicited. During this retention period, if suitable vacancies arise, these applications may be considered. All retained data will be destroyed thereafter.

For more information on HKCAAVQ, please visit www.hkcaavq.edu.hk.