Student Affairs Manager

Leadingnation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Leadingnation in Hong Kong seeks a Student Affairs Manager to lead the Student Affairs Office, enriching campus life, coordinating exchanges, events, and study tours. You will oversee funding processes and supervise staff, ensuring high-quality student services.

The role requires a recognised degree and 5+ years of post-qualification experience, with strong English and Chinese language skills. Based at the Chai Wan Campus, the appointee may travel and work irregular hours as needed.

Qualifications

• A recognised degree or higher qualification.
• 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.
• High proficiency in both written and spoken English and Chinese, as well as fluency in Putonghua.
• Strong interpersonal, planning, teamworking, 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 physical well-being, and promote a diverse and inclusive campus culture.
• To actively identify suitable collaborations with universities and institutions by entering into memoranda of understanding to expand student exchange opportunities.
• To promote, coordinate and provide services and support for student exchanges (inbound and outbound), study tours, international events, competitions, and other related activities.
• 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.
• 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.
• To work closely with different administrative units, academic departments, and local and overseas partners to develop, promote, and enhance student exchange opportunities.
• To undertake duty visit to the Chinese Mainland and overseas destinations as required.
• To compile reports, prepare statistics and presentation materials for various meetings and events; and
• To supervise a team of administrative staff of the Office.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Planning

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication

Cross-cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Student Affairs Manager
Student Affairs Office

Ref No.: SAO/SAM/09/26

Major Duties:

• (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:

• (a) Arecognised 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) Ahigh 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

The Institute reserves the right not to fill the post. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. Information on unsuccessful candidates will normally be destroyed 12 months after completion of the recruitment exercise.