Strategic Programs & Events Lead

The University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 312,000 - 402,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Medical benefits

Job summary

The University of Hong Kong invites applications for an Administrative Assistant II in the Strategy and Operations of the Centre of Development and Resources for Students (CEDARS). The appointee will support strategic initiatives, lead a small administrative team, and help deliver high-impact student engagement programs and university events.

Ideal candidates will have a university degree and at least 5 years of professional experience in education or related sectors, with strong English and

Qualifications

• Education & experience: a recognized University degree with at least 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Language: Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese.
• Digital competence: high IT proficiency with practical AI competence and digital tool literacy.
• Project & team leadership: proven track record in project/event management and institutional advancement; able to lead a small team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and empower a small administrative team to design, execute, and evaluate a diverse portfolio of strategic initiatives and signature CEDARS events.
• Conceptualize, launch, and manage new student engagement programmes and cross-sector collaborations from ideation through implementation.
• Prepare high-level proposals, presentations, and institutional reports; cultivate strong working relationships with students, university units, external partners, vendors, and community organizations.
• Identify opportunities to integrate new technologies, digital tools, and operational workflows to enhance student support and departmental efficiency.

Skills

English

Chinese

AI literacy

Digital tools

Project leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Multi-tasking

Education

University degree

Job description

The University of Hong Kong invites applications for an Administrative Assistant II in the Strategy and Operations of the Centre of Development and Resources for Students (CEDARS). The appointee will support strategic initiatives, lead a small administrative team, and help deliver high-impact student engagement programs and university events.

Ideal candidates will have a university degree and at least 5 years of professional experience in education or related sectors, with strong English and