Student Affairs Manager

Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) is seeking a Senior Officer to lead a team and coordinate student development programmes, exchanges, and events at the Chai Wan Campus. The role involves cross-unit collaboration, reporting, and ensuring engaging campus activities for students.

The successful candidate will have a recognised degree, 5+ years’ leadership experience in education or youth work, and strong English/Chinese skills including Putonghua, with excellent

Qualifications

• A recognised degree or higher qualification.
• Proven leadership with at least 5 years’ post-qualification experience, preferably in educational institutions or youth work.
• Sound knowledge and rich experience in student development and coordination of student programmes/events/exchanges/activities.
• Experience in leading large-scale events, sports competitions, and/or physical wellness programmes will be an advantage.
• A high proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese, as well as fluency in Putonghua.
• Strong interpersonal, planning, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure and in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• To enrich students’ campus life and well-being; promote a diverse and inclusive campus culture.
• To identify collaborations with universities and institutions by MOUs to expand student exchange opportunities.
• To promote, coordinate and provide services for student exchanges (inbound/outbound), study tours, international events, competitions, and other activities.
• To administer internal and external funding schemes; lead selection panels for proposals by academic departments for student exchanges.
• To plan, lead, organise, and coordinate student activities and events (e.g., institute-wide programmes, forums, sports, wellness).
• To work with administrative units, departments, and partners to develop and enhance exchange opportunities.
• To undertake duty visits to Mainland China and overseas destinations as required.
• To compile reports, statistics and presentation materials for meetings and events.
• To supervise a team of administrative staff of the Office.

Skills

Leadership

Student coordination

Event management

Teamwork

Bilingual English/Chinese

Putonghua fluency

Education

Recognised degree or higher

Job description

(a) To enrich students’ campus life and physical well-being, and promote a diverse and inclusive campus culture;

(b) To actively identify suitable collaborations with universities and institutions by entering into memoranda of understanding to expand student exchange opportunities;

(c) To promote, coordinate and provide services and support for student exchanges (inbound and outbound), study tours, international events, competitions, and other related activities;

(d) To administer internal and external funding schemes, and lead the administration and support of selection panels in vetting and selecting proposals submitted by academic departments for student exchange activities;

(e) To plan, lead, organise, and coordinate various student activities, including but not limited to institute-wide and academic programme events, student forums, sports activities and competitions, and physical wellness activities;

(f) To work closely with different administrative units, academic departments, and local and overseas partners to develop, promote, and enhance student exchange opportunities;

(g) To undertake duty visit to the Chinese Mainland and overseas destinations as required;

(h) To compile reports, prepare statistics and presentation materials for various meetings and events; and

(i) To supervise a team of administrative staff of the Office.

Requirements

The successful candidate should have:

(a) A recognised degree or higher qualification;

(b) Proven leadership with at least 5 years’ post-qualification experience, preferably in educational institutions or youth work;

(c) Sound knowledge and rich experience in student development and coordination of student programmes/events/exchanges/activities;

(d) Experience in leading large-scale events, sports competitions, and/or physical wellness programmes will be an advantage;

(e) A high of proficiency in both written and spoken English and Chinese, as well as fluency in Putonghua; and

(f) Strong interpersonal, planning, teamworking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure and in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Notes

(1) The post is at the rank of “Senior Officer”.

(2) Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend and pass a written test in both Chinese and English.

(3) The appointee may be required to perform duties at different locations and outside Hong Kong, and work irregular hours, shifts and weekends, as necessary.

(4) The remuneration package will be competitive and commensurate with the appointee’s qualifications and experience.

(5) The appointee will mainly work at the Chai Wan Campus.

Closing date for applications: 6 October 2026