Officer (Community Engagement)

The Dean of Students Office is seeking civic-minded and committed individual for the role of Officer (Community Engagement). The appointees will work closely with faculty, student bodies, internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of student development programs. Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and implementing community engagement programs, managing partner relations, and handling program administration, including records, budgets, and reports.
• Providing coaching and advising support to students in service and experiential projects to facilitate their learning and personal development.
• Supporting program administration and team operations, including managing the program database and website, as well as creating visual content for promotional materials and social media to engage with students.
• Performing any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisors or senior management.

The role requires flexibility in working hours, including outside normal office hours, and occasional travel outside Hong Kong. The new appointees will join a stable, high-performing team dedicated to empowering students through volunteering and work experience within the local community. The department has a strong record of delivering successful civic engagement programs in partnership with NGOs and social enterprises. Applicants should have a bachelors degree with at least two years of post-qualification work experience. They should also possess volunteering experience, along with familiarity with and an understanding of local cultural dynamics. The ideal candidate should be proactive, self-motivated, a good team player with strong problem-solving and project management skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, possessing a student-centric growth mindset. Fluency in English & Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin) is required. Preference will be given to those who are passionate about community service and experienced in working with youth. The position is for a duration of two years, renewable. More information about the office is available at https://connect.hkust.edu.hk and https://dst.hkust.edu.hk. 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. Application Procedure Applicants who are interested in applying for the above position are invited to complete an online application form with a cover letter and curriculum vitae through the HKUST Careers website (https://hkustcareers.ust.hk) and return them online to the Human Resources Office. Review of applications will begin on Thursday, 22 May 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants will receive an acknowledgement by email upon successful submission. We thank applicants for their interest, but advise that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the result of the application. (Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.Applicants should read the Personal Information Collection Statement before submission of application.)

HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.

Information :

• Company : Sci-Union Technology
• Position : Officer (Community Engagement)
• Location : Hong Kong
• Country : HK