Assistant Student Development Manager, Scholarships & Financial Aid Unit

OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

Assistant Student Development Manager, Scholarships & Financial Aid Unit (26270279)

The Scholarships and Financial Aid Unit is mainly responsible for the administration and allocation of scholarships and financial assistance schemes for UGC-funded students in the University.

Responsibilities:

• Administer various financial aids such as bursaries, loans and emergency grants, including vetting and nominating needy students to donors, recommending appropriate amount balancing student needs and available resources, managing enquiries, and avoiding the abused of funding;
• Audit the recommendation of the First-Generation University Students Fund and forward the recommendations for Management’s approval timely;
• Review the availability of University’s bursaries and devise proposals of new bursary and financial aid schemes for solicitation of donation;
• Collaborate and liaise with stakeholders including internal departments, donors, government offices and students;
• Oversee all the Government financial assistance schemes;
• Prepare reports/letters to donors and coordinate events related to donors’ appreciation and student coaching; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree with at least five years of relevant work experience. Previous work experience in tertiary institutions would be an advantage;
• Good interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail;
• A high level of self-motivation and the ability to multitask and work effectively both as a team player and independently to meet tight schedules; and
• An excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (both Cantonese and Putonghua).

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test.

The initial appointment will be made on a two‑year fixed‑term contract. Reappointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement and satisfactory performance.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy.

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 applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications is ongoing until position is filled.