Senior Director, Student Engagement & Well-Being

Ouhk; United States; On-site; USD 76,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Medical and dental benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) invites applications for the Senior Student Affairs Manager (SAO) in the Student Affairs Office. The role is full-time and non-academic, centred on strategic leadership of whole-person development and student well-being.

Applicants should hold a recognised degree (higher degree preferred) with substantial experience in tertiary education and student services. Proficiency in English and Putonghua is required, with strong leadership and project-management

Qualifications

• Degree with substantial administrative experience in tertiary education.
• Experience in student affairs with leadership of development programs.
• Commitment to whole-person development, student well-being and mental health.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and people-management skills.
• Proficiency in English and Chinese (Putonghua) is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team within the Student Affairs Office and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Provide strategic leadership for whole-person development and mental health campaigns.
• Oversee governance and development of student societies, advising leaders and ensuring compliance.
• Build partnerships across the University and with external stakeholders.
• Drive evidence-informed innovation and continuous improvement in student services.
• Plan and deliver initiatives with project management, resources and risk management.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Affairs.

Skills

Leadership

Strategy

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Higher degree

Job description

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) invites applications for the Senior Student Affairs Manager (SAO) in the Student Affairs Office. The role is full-time and non-academic, centred on strategic leadership of whole-person development and student well-being.

Applicants should hold a recognised degree (higher degree preferred) with substantial experience in tertiary education and student services. Proficiency in English and Putonghua is required, with strong leadership and project-management