Description
The Undergraduate Recruitment and Admissions Office at HKUST invites applications for the position of Assistant Manager. We are seeking a capable, independent, and dynamic professional to join our team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting student recruitment and outreach initiatives, with a primary focus on promoting the University and recruiting students from overseas. Experience navigating international education systems will be considered an advantage.
In addition, the Assistant Manager will contribute to the development of other markets as assigned by the Head of Office, ensuring the University’s recruitment strategies remain effective and competitive across diverse regions.
Responsibilities:
- Promote the University’s undergraduate programs and admissions, building and maintaining good relationships with targeted high schools.
- Organize student recruitment activities, including programs, events, and campaigns for prospective students in international countries.
- Deliver admissions presentations at secondary schools and public events to promote the University.
- Initiate, plan, and organize early student engagement activities to nurture potential secondary school students.
- Maintain close connections with current and graduated Student Ambassadors to support recruitment activities.
- Provide market-specific strategies and plans, new initiatives, and statistical analysis of recruitment data.
- Work on cross-team and ad hoc projects as assigned that contribute to overall recruitment goals and initiatives.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of professional work experience, preferably in the education or marketing sectors.
- Self-driven professional with outstanding presentation and interpersonal skills, demonstrated maturity, strong commitment, and a collaborative team mindset.
- Enjoy engaging with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and take initiative in proposing creative recruitment strategies.
- Flexibility to work outside normal office hours and undertake international travel as assigned.
- Experience in public speaking, project and event management, and data analysis is a definite advantage.
- Good command of written English and Chinese, and fluency in spoken English, Cantonese, and Putonghua are essential.
The appointment is for 2 years, renewable. Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract.