PART-TIME ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE OFFICER (STUDENT AFFAIRS)

The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 83,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) is inviting applications for a Part-time Assistant Executive Officer (Student Affairs). Reporting to the Head of Student Affairs, the role focuses on providing essential administrative support for student finance, scholarships, and accommodation, with duties across the Student Affairs Office.

flexibility to workweekday mornings/afternoons up to 16 hours weekly, occasional Saturdays.

Qualifications

• A recognised Bachelor’s degree from a tertiary institution, or an equivalent qualification.
• Normally at least two years’ relevant administrative experience, preferably gained in a tertiary educational environment.
• A high level of computer literacy, with proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and numerical abilities, with keen attention to detail and proficiency in database management.
• A strong commitment to student development and student-centred service, with customer‑focused approach to supporting students' needs.
• Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua).

Responsibilities

• Support the daily operation of the Student Affairs Office through general administrative duties.
• Administer student finances, scholarships, student accommodation, and related tasks as assigned by the Head of Student Affairs.
• Collaborate with Schools and other departments to support student services.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Numerical abilities

Database management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

PART-TIME ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE OFFICER (STUDENT AFFAIRS)

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 service, scholarship, student financial assistance, and student accommodation in close collaboration with Schools.

Reporting to the Head of Student Affairs, the appointee will perform general administrative duties to support the daily operation of the Student Affairs Office, including the administration of student finance, scholarships, student accommodation, and other duties assigned by the Head of Student Affairs.

The appointee will work on weekday mornings or afternoons for a maximum of 16 hours per week and occasionally on Saturday mornings.

Applicants should possess:

• (a) A recognised Bachelor’s degree from a tertiary institution, or an equivalent qualification;
• (b) Normally at least two years’ relevant administrative experience, preferably gained in a tertiary educational environment;
• (c) A high level of computer literacy, with proficiency in MS Office applications;
• (d) Excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills;
• (e) Strong analytical, problem-solving, and numerical abilities, with keen attention to detail and proficiency in database management;
• (f) A strong commitment to student development and student-centred service, with customer‑focused approach to supporting students' needs; and
• (g) Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua).

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

The appointment will be on a fixed‑term contract from December 2026 to June 2028. The starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

HKAPA is an equal opportunity employer.

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