The Community College at Lingnan University is an independent academic entity of the University offering quality self-financed sub-degree programmes including Associate Degree, Pre-Associate Degree, Higher Diploma and Diploma with a wide spectrum of subject choices based on liberal arts ethos.  The programmes offered by The Community College maintain a balance between professional and practical skills and whole-person education.

Lingnan Institute of Further Education (LIFE) is the continuing education division of the University aiming to enhance Lingnan's motto of “Education for Service” by providing continuing and lifelong learning opportunities for the community. Applications are now invited for the following position:

The appointee is a key member of the seniormanagement team of the Community College and LIFE. The appointee will assist the Dean of the Community College and Further Education in the overall coordination and management of academic matters, and be responsible for managing a wide range of academic administration activities: including student registrations, assessment and examinations, graduation ceremonies, admission of local and non-local students, student exchange programmes and articulation policies and arrangements. He/She will serve as a key person to coordinate the development of a new system and student database for timetabling, registration and examination records. He/She will also be responsible for the quality assurance matters, and serve as secretary to committees and play a significant role in the implementation and review of academic regulations and policies as well as programmes administration.

Requirements: (i) a recognized higher degree, preferably a doctoral degree holder; (ii) at least 10 years’ relevant working experience, preferably gained in tertiary institutions; (iii) good interpersonal and communication skills with an excellent command of both English and Chinese (including Putonghua). Experience in dealing with academic registry and quality assurance in the sub-degree sector will be an advantage.

(This is a re-advertisement. Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement for this position do not need to apply again.)

Salary and Fringe Benefits:
The commencing salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits, where applicable, include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund and gratuity. The appointment will normally be made on a 2-year contract with the possibility of renewal.

Applicants are invited to forward their resume, a covering letter together with an application form (Form R2) which is obtainable from http://www.ln.edu.hk/hr/application-forms, to the Human Resources Office, Lingnan University, Tuen Mun, Hong Kong by post or by fax at 2891 5782.  Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview and a written test.  Please quote the reference number of the post concerned in all correspondence. The University reserves the right not to fill the post or to fill the post by invitation or by search.  For more information on the Community College and LIFE, please visit the websites: http://www.LN.edu.hk/cc and http://www.LN.edu.hk/life.

(February 2010)