EXECUTIVE OFFICER (STUDENT AFFAIRS)

The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 335,000 - 502,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) invites applications for the position of Executive Officer (Student Affairs). Reporting to the Head of Student Affairs, the appointee will support administration and delivery of student services, including financial assistance, scholarships, tuition fee deferment, and liaison with student bodies.

The successful candidate will hold a recognised Bachelor's degree, have at least five years of relevant experience, demonstrate leadership, service

Qualifications

• A recognised Bachelor’s degree from a tertiary institution, or equivalent qualification.
• Normally, at least five years’ relevant work experience in higher education, student services, or administrative environments.
• Strong leadership potential and a proactive, service‑oriented attitude.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills with high reliability and accountability.
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate student financial assistance and scholarship schemes.
• Administer tuition fee deferment arrangements and liaise with student associations.
• Oversee general administration of the Office and support projects and initiatives.
• Collaborate with Schools to support mentoring, guidance, orientation and induction.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Organizational

Interpersonal

Numerical

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Student Information System

Database management

Job description

In a city renowned for its international outlook and connectivity,The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA)plays a unique and influential role in nurturing future generations of performing artists, including performers, practitioners, designers, and technicians. Ranked 10th in the 2026 QS World University Rankings for Performing Arts and 1st in Asia, the Academy and its Schools of Chinese Opera, Dance, Drama, Film & Television, Music, and Theatre & Entertainment Arts form a vibrant centre of practice, production, teaching, and practice-as-research. Its outstanding reputation is reinforced by the quality of its graduates and its partnerships with centres of excellence locally, regionally, and internationally. Through international residencies, visiting artists, and a distinguished alumni network—including some of the most respected professionals in their disciplines—the Academy is committed to training future world‑class performers and practitioners.

The Student Affairs Office aims to enhance students’ learning experience and wellbeing through a comprehensive range of services supporting their academic, personal, social, and professional development. The Office delivers key functions including careers service, counselling service, health service, student financial assistance, and student accommodation, and collaborates closely with Schools to support mentoring, guidance, orientation, and induction.

Reporting to the Head of Student Affairs, the Executive Officer (Student Affairs) will play an integral role in supporting the administration and delivery of a wide range of student services. The appointee will be responsible for coordinating student financial assistance and scholarship schemes, administering tuition fee deferment arrangements, liaising with student associations and societies, supporting projects and initiatives, overseeing the general administration of the Office, and other duties assigned by the Head of Student Affairs.

Applicants should possess:

• (a) A recognised Bachelor’s degree from a tertiary institution, or equivalent qualification;
• (b) Normally, at least five years’ relevant work experience, preferably gained in higher educational, student services, or other administrative and service‑orientated environments;
• (c) Strong leadership potential, a proactive and positive work attitude, and a demonstrated commitment to service excellence;
• (d) Sound analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work independently with a high level of reliability and accountability;
• (e) Strong organisational, interpersonal, and time management skills to deliver high‑quality services effectively and efficiently;
• (f) Strong numerical skills and attention to detail, and good database management literacy. Hands‑on experience with student information system and proficiency in MS Office applications;
• (g) Strong commitment to student‑centred service, with a genuine passion for supporting student success, development, and wellbeing; and
• (h) Excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua).

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

Appointment will be on a two-year renewable contract, subject to performance and mutual agreement. A gratuity payment may be granted upon satisfactory completion of the full contract. Fringe benefits include leave, medical, and dental benefits. The starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

HKAPA is an equal opportunity employer.

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