ACADEMIC REGISTRY

The Academic Registry is one of the key units in supporting the University's mission by providing a variety of professional services to our stakeholders and the community at large. Our various Sections (namely Academic Affairs Section, Academic Quality Support Section, Admissions Office and Undergraduate Studies Section) offer a wide range of support and services to prospective students, students, graduates, staff members and the public, covering admissions of quality students, academic quality assurance, scheduling of classes and examinations, student record services and administrative support to Senate and its Committees. 

The Academic Registry is looking for a dynamic and innovative leader to assume the position of Head of Admissions Office. Reporting to the Academic Registrar, the appointee will be a member of the senior management team of the Academic Registry to facilitate strategic planning to recruit quality students. He/She will lead the Admissions Office to provide one-stop integrated services related to the various undergraduate admissions schemes, organise university-wide events, provide senior administrative support to the Academic Registrar, assist in reviewing academic policies and regulations, provide secretarial support to major University committees and work closely with Faculties, Departments and other administrative units as well as external parties. Travelling to the mainland and overseas for recruitment and outreach activities is required.

Applicants should possess a recognised degree with substantial experience at senior level in administration at the tertiary education sector. He/She should be a highly independent administrator with vision, strong leadership, communication, interpersonal and analytical skills as well as excellent command of English and Chinese (including Putonghua). A higher degree in relevant disciplines and/or relevant work experience in multi- or cross- functional areas of an Academic Registry would be an advantage.

Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract of three years. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement and availability of funding.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System (jobs.hkbu.edu.hk). Applicants not invited for interview 4 months after the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at http://pers.hkbu.edu.hk/pics.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions then applicable at the time of offer.

Closing date: 6 September 2019