Assistant Admissions Manager (Mainland Team) (Ref. 260804009-IE)

STUDENT ADMISSIONS AND SCHOLARSHIPS OFFICE

Assistant Admissions Manager (Mainland Team) (Ref. 260804009-IE)

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

(a)assist in the implementation of undergraduate student admissions and recruitment strategies;

(b)coordinate the day-to-day execution of admissions exercises and scholarship processing, monitoring workflows to suggest efficiency improvements;

(c)coordinate system setup and testing for admissions systems and websites;

(d)plan, organise and travel to the Chinese Mainland for student recruitment activities and identify emerging trends to support market development;

(e)conduct research on relevant admission and student mobility data, local educational systems, credentials and other relevant data for strategy formulation and annual review;

(f)compile and interpret data metrics throughout the admissions cycle to support the team in in-depth analyses;

(g)liaise with internal units to update promotional materials for prospective applicants; and

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

The appointee may be required to work beyond normal office hours to participate in duty-related events/activities.

Qualifications

Applicants should:

(a)have a recognised degree or an equivalent qualification;

(b)have at least five years of relevant work experience, preferably in student recruitment, student admissions, or student development within the higher education sector;

(c)have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with fluency in Putonghua being essential;

(d)be able to multitask, pay close attention to detail, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team;

(e)have a strong sense of responsibility and be capable of meeting tight deadlines; and

(f)be able to handle data-related tasks and analysis.

Shortlisted candidates may be invited to sit for a written test.

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.

Application

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/management). The closing date for application is 14 August 2026. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/.

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