Senior Student Affairs Manager (SAO)

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

Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge.

As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching.

HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges — as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA.

For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk.

We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the Student Affairs Office:
Senior Student Affairs Manager (SAO) – (260025R)

Job

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Full-time Non-Academic

School/Unit

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Student Affairs Office

Closing Date

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15/Oct/2026, 3:59:00 PM

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:

• Leading and developing a small team within the Student Affairs Office, fostering a collaborative, accountable and supportive work environment;
• Providing strategic leadership for the review, enhancement, implementation and evaluation of the whole-person development scheme and mental health campaign to strengthen their reach, effectiveness and responsiveness to students’ evolving needs;
• Overseeing the governance, development and effective management of student societies, including advising and developing student leaders, promoting responsible and inclusive participation, and ensuring compliance with relevant University policies and procedures;
• Building effective partnerships across the University and with external stakeholders to advance student-focused initiatives;
• Driving evidence-informed innovation and continuous improvement across student affairs programmes and practices, with clear objectives and measurable outcomes;
• Ensuring the effective planning and delivery of initiatives through sound project management, resource coordination, risk management and stakeholder communication; and
• Performing any other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Affairs or his/her nominee(s).

Candidates

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:

• A recognised degree, preferably a higher degree, together with substantial administrative experience in tertiary education;
• Substantial experience in student affairs or a related field, with a proven track record of leading the development, enhancement, implementation and evaluation of student-focused programmes;
• A genuine commitment to whole-person development, student well-being and mental health promotion, with the ability to empower student leaders and foster an inclusive and vibrant student community;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and people-management skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team;
• Strong project management, stakeholder engagement and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and oversee the effective governance and development of student societies;
• Strategic thinking, sound judgement and a clear vision for enhancing the student experience, together with the flexibility to respond to evolving needs; and
• Proficiency in English and Chinese (including Putonghua) is required.

Candidates may be invited to attend a written test.

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary, a composite cash/housing allowance, an end-of-contract gratuity, and a discretionary incentive payment, where applicable, will be offered to the right candidates. Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided.

The personal data collected will be used for the purpose of considering your application for employment. For details, please refer to the “Personal Data (Privacy) Notice for Job Applicant” on the University’s website. If you are not contacted by the University within eight weeks from the closing date of application, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. The University will continue to review applications until the position(s) is/are filled.