Assistant Manager (SOL)

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 School of Open Learning:

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:

• Assisting the Manager in planning and executing comprehensive marketing campaigns, including events and digital strategies, to support overall goals of the university and the School;

• Assisting the Manager in the development of School publications and marketing collateral, PowerPoint presentations, visuals and videos, ensuring alignment with University brand guidelines and reinforcing the School brand;

• Assisting the Manager in effective planning, execution and evaluation of school events, student learning support services and activities, special projects and functions;

• Liaising with internal and external parties to ensure that the school activities, services and programmes pertaining to distance-learning and part-time students’ learning and support are effectively provided;

• Taking part in office management and supervise supporting staff in the day-to-day operations of the School; and 

• Performing any other duties as assigned.

The appointee may be required to work occasionally outside normal office hours, including weekday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays.

Candidates

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:

• A recognised degree preferably in marketing, communications, creative arts or design, with at least 4 years of relevant working experience;

• Extensive knowledge of the digital marketing landscape, with a strong proficiency in using various digital media platforms (such as Youtube, Facebook, Google Ads, Wechat, Rednote etc.) and familiar with the social media operation strategies between Mainland China and Hong Kong;

• Experience in managing website design and maintenance and possess knowledge of publishing and editing of website content, graphic design and video taking. Proficient use of AI tools to enhance content creation, design, and data handling will be an advantage;

• Candidate with proven track record of managing marketing campaigns within mainland China and a good understanding of the educational landscape will be an advantage;

• Mature, proactive, detail-oriented, and have good interpersonal and communication skills; good project management and problem solving skills, and an ability to work independently under tight deadlines;

• A good command of both written and spoken English, Chinese and Putonghua; and

• Proficient PC skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Chinese word processing.

Applicants may provide any of their design portfolios or work samples in the application.

Candidates may be invited to attend a written test.

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary, 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.

To Apply

Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System.

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.