Language Centre Manager: Strategy, Operations & People

Hong Kong Baptist University; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Baptist University’s Language Centre invites a seasoned professional to lead as Manager. Reporting to the Head of the Language Centre, the appointee will provide comprehensive administrative support for programmes, budgets and projects, coordinating with faculties, departments and partners.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with at least seven years’ experience, fluency in English, Chinese and Putonghua, plus strong organizational and digital skills to leverage AI-assisted tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least seven years of post-qualification work experience.
• Excellent written and oral proficiency in English, Chinese and Putonghua.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities; ability to work independently.
• Well-organised with digital literacy and familiarity with cloud tools and AI-assisted solutions.
• Experience in language education programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head in formulating and reviewing strategic and operational plans.
• Manage Centre's financial planning and budgeting, and provide secretarial support for committees.
• Oversee administrative operations, HR, recruitment and staff lifecycle.
• Ensure quality of administrative and logistical support for programmes and projects.
• Oversee self-funded programme and courses implementation.
• Mentor General Office staff and improve workflows.
• Collaborate with faculties and external stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budgeting

HR management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Digital literacy

AI tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Cloud collaboration tools

Data reporting tools

Job description

Hong Kong Baptist University’s Language Centre invites a seasoned professional to lead as Manager. Reporting to the Head of the Language Centre, the appointee will provide comprehensive administrative support for programmes, budgets and projects, coordinating with faculties, departments and partners.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with at least seven years’ experience, fluency in English, Chinese and Putonghua, plus strong organizational and digital skills to leverage AI-assisted tools