EXECUTIVE OFFICER (STUDENT AFFAIRS)

In a city renowned for its international outlook and connectivity, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) plays a unique and influential role in nurturing future generations of performing artists, including performers, practitioners, designers, and technicians. Ranked 10th in the 2026 QS World University Rankings for Performing Arts and 1st in Asia, the Academy and its Schools of Chinese Opera, Dance, Drama, Film & Television, Music, and Theatre & Entertainment Arts form a vibrant centre of practice, production, teaching, and practice-as-research. Its outstanding reputation is reinforced by the quality of its graduates and its partnerships with centres of excellence locally, regionally, and internationally. Through international residencies, visiting artists, and a distinguished alumni network—including some of the most respected professionals in their disciplines—the Academy is committed to training future world-class performers and practitioners.

The Student Affairs Office aims to enhance students’ learning experience and wellbeing through a comprehensive range of services supporting their academic, personal, social, and professional development. The Office delivers key functions including careers service, counselling service, health service, student financial assistance, and student accommodation, and collaborates closely with Schools to support mentoring, guidance, orientation, and induction.

Reporting to the Head of Student Affairs, the Executive Officer (Student Affairs) will play an integral role in supporting the administration and delivery of a wide range of student services.  The appointee will be responsible for coordinating student financial assistance and scholarship schemes, administering tuition fee deferment arrangements, liaising with student associations and societies, supporting projects and initiatives, overseeing the general administration of the Office, and other duties assigned by the Head of Student Affairs.

Applicants should possess:
(a) A recognised Bachelor’s degree from a tertiary institution, or equivalent qualification;
(b) Normally, at least five years’ relevant work experience, preferably gained in higher educational, student services, or other administrative and service-orientated environments;
(c) Strong leadership potential, a proactive and positive work attitude, and a demonstrated commitment to service excellence;
(d) Sound analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently with a high level of reliability and accountability;
(e) Strong organisational, interpersonal, and time management skills to deliver high-quality services effectively and efficiently;
(f) Strong numerical skills and attention to detail, and good database management literacy. Hands-on experience with student information system and proficiency in MS Office applications; 
(g) Strong commitment to student-centred service, with a genuine passion for supporting student success, development, and wellbeing; and
(h) Excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua).

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment will be on a two-year renewable contract, subject to performance and mutual agreement.  A gratuity payment may be granted upon satisfactory completion of the full contract. Fringe benefits include leave, medical, and dental benefits. The starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.