OFFICE OF COUNSELLING AND WELLNESS 

Student Guidance Officer (Ref. 20061816-E) 

Duties 

The appointee will be required to:

(a) provide support in planning and organising programmes and activities for enhancing students’ all-round development including: 

- outreaching and marketing to potential participants through class visits, promotion of activities on campus/student halls and student orientation; 

- training of student helpers; 

- development of programme guidebooks/self-help materials to enhance students’ learning; 

- programme evaluation; and 

- project management; 

(b) assist in supporting students in their developmental agenda, e.g. providing guidance to students experiencing transient anxiety in the new learning environment; 

(c) coach and supervise student leaders/mentors/helpers to enable them to support and help fellow students in various developmental activities; 

(d) administer student surveys or evaluation of programmes/services including data collection, compilation of statistical reports and report writing; 

(e) supervise supporting staff on aspects related to programme implementation; 

(f) provide secretarial support to committees/meetings; 

(g) draft/compile documents/reports/replies to enquiries/complaints whenever necessary; 

(h) coordinate and maintain an e-filing system with proper documentation; 

(i) liaise with internal departments and external organisations; and 

(j) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Office or his/her delegates. 

The appointee may be required to work on irregular hours. 

Qualifications 

Applicants should have:

(a) a recognised degree, preferably in Social Work, Psychology, Education or other relevant disciplines; 

(b) some relevant experience, preferably in working with university students; 

(c) a good command of both English and Chinese. Fluency in Putonghua will be an advantage; 

(a) an outgoing personality, good social skills and a passion in serving young people; and 

(b) a good command of computer knowledge. 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written language proficiency test. 

Remuneration and Conditions of Service 

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application. 

Application  

Please send a completed application form by post to Human Resources Office, 13/F, Li Ka Shing Tower, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong or by clicking 立即申請 . Application forms can be downloaded from http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/forms.php. If a separate curriculum vitae is to be provided, please still complete the application form which will help speed up the recruitment process. Consideration of applications will commence on 3 July 2020 until the position is filled. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/pics.php. 

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities.