Term Student Counsellor

Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Tsing Yi) seeks a Student Affairs Officer to provide guidance and counselling to students and to design, organise and implement student development programmes.

You will also deliver career guidance, liaise with prospective employers, support student organisations, assist with student finances and related admin, and help develop quality assurance for the office. The contract runs from 1 November 2026 to 14 April 2027.

Qualifications

• A recognised degree in Social Work or a related discipline.
• Registered under the Social Workers Registration Ordinance (Chapter 505).
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience in student services and/or youth work.
• Strong written and spoken English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and individual counselling to students.
• Plan, design, and implement student development programmes.
• Provide career guidance and liaise with prospective employers.
• Support student organisations and student finance administration.
• Assist in related administrative work and quality assurance policies.

Skills

Student counselling

Career guidance

Program design

Liaison with employers

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

Social Work degree

SWRO registration

Job description

Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Tsing Yi)

Department / Section : Student Development Office

Employment Period: 1 November 2026 to 14 April 2027

Major Duties

• (a) To provide guidance and individual counselling services to students;
• (b) To plan, design, organise and implement student developmental programmes;
• (c) To provide career guidance and programmes, and liaise with prospective employers to enhance students’ work preparedness;
• (d) To provide training and professional consultation to student organisations;
• (e) To assist in matters related to student finance and other administrative work;
• (f) To support Structured Whole Person Development Programme, Discipline-wide projects, including but not limited to IVElite, Wofoo Leaders' Network, Drama Competition, Volunteer Movement, and strategic initiatives of the Vocational Training Council; and
• (g) To assist in the development and review of the quality assurance policies of the Student Development Office.

Requirements

• (a) A recognised degree in Social Work or a relevant discipline, and registered under the Social Workers Registration Ordinance (Chapter 505);
• (b) At least 3 years’ relevant experience in the provision of student services in education sector and/or youth work in social work setting;
• (c) Applicants with 5 years' or more full-time relevant experience will be an advantage;
• (d) Substantial experience in personal / career counselling to the youth, organising youth activities and developmental programmes;
• (e) Experience in working with youth-at-risk and students with special educational needs will be an advantage;
• (f) A high level of written and spoken language proficiency in both English and Chinese; and
• (g) Good interpersonal, planning and problem solving skills, and able to work under pressure and dynamic environment.

Notes

• (1) The post is at the rank of Student Affairs Officer.
• (2) Applicants with substantial experience and achievements in the relevant field but without the required academic / professional qualifications OR those with exceptional academic / professional qualifications but with less experience may also apply.
• (3) Successful candidates are required to perform duties outside normal office hours.
• (4) In support of the Sexual Conviction Record Check (SCRC) Scheme launched by the Hong Kong Police Force, all prospective appointees will be requested to undergo the SCRC at the advanced stage of the employment process.

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. Information on unsuccessful candidates will normally be destroyed 12 months after the completion of the recruitment exercise.

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