Job Summary:
Reporting to Executive Director of Hong Kong Arts Centre (“HKAC”), the School Director of Hong Kong Art School (“School”) shall fulfil the mission of the School by working with the senior management team of HKAC as well as the School Council, with the key responsibilities in managing overall academic program quality, assessment of curriculum, budgeting and fiscal management, fundraising, new program development and student recruitment/retention.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist the School Council in keeping an up-to-date and insightful overview of the School’s strategic development.
- Translate the School’s vision into agreed objectives, formulate and executive the overall aims and objectives for the School.
- Report to the School Council on activities concerning the general running of the School.
- Promote collaboration within HKAS as well as with HKAC’s team.
- Oversee the curriculum and evaluate the performance of programs.
- Support accreditation, institutional assessment and academic program review.
- Ensure excellent and quality teaching and learning through program design. Organise and implement a diverse, flexible curriculum as well as an effective assessment framework.
- Oversee the academic staff’s selection and retention. Manage their performance through different channels including classroom observations and ensure effective corrective actions.
- Support academic staff and encourage collaboration between full-time and part-time tutors.
- Develop a culture of fundraising and plan and lead the fundraising activities for the School.
- Represent the School to build and expand the partnerships with academic institutions both locally and globally, including the China educational institutions at Greater Bay Area (GBA).
- Develop new programs which in line with the School’s long-term objectives.
- Monitor student retention and recruitment and provide directions and guidelines to relevant teams in supporting students’ journey and success.
- Take a strategic role in the development of the new and emerging technologies to enhance and extend the learning experience of students.
- Direct and oversee the School’s operations including but not limited to budget planning and monitoring, resources management, facilities management etc.
- Assess and make recommendations about the utilization of the School’s facilities and space to ensure it meets the needs of students, the curriculum and health and safety regulations.
- Foster and facilitate a supportive environment for inter-department/team collaboration.
- Ensure the compliance of the School is in line with Education Bureau.
The ideal candidate should be a visionary leader and possess:
- a record of building academic excellence and fostering strong partnerships and collaborations with other institutions;
- experience in soliciting external funding to support HKAS’s development and initiatives;
- experience in managing complex changes and reforms in an academic environment;
- creative, analytical, and pragmatic ability to translate principles and ideas into action;
- outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work cross-culturally;
- exceptional team leadership experience with the ability to build relationships at all levels to strengthen cohesion across the organization and creating synergies among HKAS’s teams.
Applicants are invited to submit their applications to hr@hkac.org.hk on or before 1 July 2025. HKAC reserves the right to make an appointment by invitation, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.
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