EXECUTIVE OFFICER (STUDENT AFFAIRS)

The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts; Hong Kong; Sur place; HKD 350 000 - 550 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Leave benefits

Medical

Dental

Résumé du poste

The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) invites applications for the role of Executive Officer (Student Affairs). Reporting to the Head of Student Affairs, you will plan and implement career initiatives, administer health services, and support campus activities within the Student Affairs Office.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years’ relevant experience, excellent English and Chinese language skills, and a proactive, service-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a tertiary institution, or equivalent qualification.
• Normally at least five years’ relevant work experience in higher education, student affairs, career services or similar administration.
• Strong organisational, interpersonal and project management skills with ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Strong leadership potential and commitment to service excellence.
• Analytical, problem-solving and numerical skills with data interpretation and reporting ability.
• Commitment to student-centred service and student wellbeing.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua).
• Exposure in performing arts industry or social media management is advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Support administration and delivery of a wide range of student services.
• Plan and implement career initiatives and events.
• Administer health services and funding schemes.
• Support campus-wide activities and general Office administration.
• Attend to duties assigned by Head of Student Affairs.

Connaissances

Experience 5+ years

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Leadership potential

Analytical skills

Bilingual in English & Chinese

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Description du poste

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 career support, counselling and health services, scholarships, student financial assistance, and student accommodation in close collaboration with Schools.

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 mainly responsible for planning and implementing a wide range of career initiatives and events, administering health services and funding schemes, supporting campus-wide activities, overseeing the general administration of the Office, and performing 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 education, student affairs, career services, or other administrative and service‑oriented environments;
• (c) Strong organisational, interpersonal and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and initiatives effectively;
• (d) Strong leadership potential, proactive and positive work attitude with demonstrated commitment to service excellence;
• (e) Strong analytical, problem‑solving and numerical skills, with attention to detail and good database management literacy. Demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret data, prepare clear and accurate reports, and work independently with a high level of reliability, accountability and professional judgement;
• (f) Strong commitment to student‑centred service, with a genuine passion for supporting student success, development, and wellbeing;
• (g) Excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua); and
• (h) Exposure in performing arts industry and experience in social media management will be an advantage.

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.

Statement

HKAPA is an equal opportunity employer. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment‑related purposes only.