Music Administrator

Leadingnation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 234,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

The Music Department of the College seeks a Music Administrator to provide comprehensive administrative, operational, and financial support. The role focuses on event logistics, department administration, and budget tracking to ensure smooth daytime and overseas performances.

Ideal candidates will hold a university degree with 2+ years in arts administration or related fields, have strong Excel skills, and be able to coordinate complex logistics under tight timelines.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Arts Management, or related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in education, corporate, or arts administration.
• Experience with bookkeeping, basic accounting, and procurement paperwork.
• Experience in event planning or managing large-scale logistics (overseas tours is a plus).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel for financial tracking.
• Familiarity with Canva or Adobe Illustrator is a plus.
• Proficient in English and Cantonese.

Responsibilities

• Event & Logistics Management: coordinate logistics, venues, ticketing for departmental events and tours.
• Budget & Bookkeeping: track expenses, process invoices, prepare reimbursements, compile expenditure reports.
• Vendor Procurement: source and manage external vendors, obtain quotations, ensure compliance with policies.
• Office & Inventory Administration: oversee daily operations, manage records, maintain inventory and equipment.

Skills

Event planning

Budget tracking

Procurement paperwork

Team collaboration

English & Cantonese communication

Education

University degree

Accounting/Finance background

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Canva

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Reporting to:

College’s Music Director

Role Overview:

The Music Administrator is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative, operational, and financial administration support to the Music Department of the College. The primary focus of this role is on the seamless execution of event logistics, departmental administration, and robust budget tracking.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Event & Logistics Management: Coordinate logistics, venue bookings, ticketing, and operational details for all departmental events, including school concerts, competitions, performances, and overseas performing tours.
• Budget & Bookkeeping: Handle daily departmental bookkeeping tasks, including tracking expenses against the budget, processing invoices, preparing reimbursements, and compiling expenditure reports for the Music Director.
• Vendor Procurement: Source, liaise with, and manage external vendors, instrument technicians, and suppliers; obtain quotations and process purchasing paperwork in compliance with school policies.
• Office & Inventory Administration: Oversee daily office operations, handle correspondence, maintain student and ensemble records, and manage the inventory and storage of school instruments and equipment.

The ideal candidate should:

• Hold a university degree (qualifications or training in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Arts Management will be highly regarded);
• Have at least 2 years of relevant work experience in education, corporate, or arts-related administration;
• Demonstrate a strong foundational background or practical experience in bookkeeping, basic accounting, and handling procurement paperwork;
• Have specific experience in event planning, organizing stage productions, or managing large-scale group logistics (overseas tour coordination is a distinct advantage);
• Be highly proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel for financial tracking and data management);
• Familiarity with basic graphic design software (e.g., Canva, Adobe Illustrator) for simple promotional materials or concert program layouts is an advantage, but not required;
• Be proficient in spoken and written English and Chinese (Cantonese);
• Be proactive, highly organized, and meticulously detail-oriented with strong numerical accuracy;
• Be able to multi-task effectively under tight event timelines and work well in a collaborative team environment;
• Be genuinely motivated by working within the education sector.

(All enquiries and applications will be treated in strict confidence and only used for employment related purposes.)