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    Temporary WIL Coordinator / Assistant WIL Coordinator (Career Support)
    Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong
     
    Department / Section : Student Development Office
    Ref. no : O/THEi-SDO/TEMP_WIL(CS)/10/24
     
    The Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) is a member institute of the Vocational Training Council (VTC), established in 2012.  It is an innovative, professional and entrepreneurial organisation committed to greening and sustainability.  THEi offers more than 20 professional "Applied Science-Oriented" degree programmes across six Academic Departments: Department of Food and Health Sciences, Department of Construction, Environment and Engineering, Department of Sport and Recreation, Department of Hospitality and Business Management, Department of Design and Architecture, and Department of Digital Innovation and Technology.  These programmes cover industries with growth potential in Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region.  The programmes integrate practical applications with theoretical knowledge to ensure that students can effectively apply what they have learned.  Our degree programmes are accredited by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications, as well as by the relevant professional bodies where appropriate.  By adopting an applied Science-Oriented teaching approach and focusing on applied Bachelor's degree programmes, THEi equips students with professional skills and knowledge to meet various future challenges upon graduation.  THEi also collaborates closely with the industry and engage students in active learning pedagogies including a strong emphasis on project-based learning involving real-world problem-solving with and for local industries and professions.
    For more information about our Institute, please visit https://www.thei.edu.hk.
     
    Contract Period:
    November 2024 to February 2025
     
    Major Duties:
    (a) To provide guidance and individual career consultation services to students;
    (b) To plan, develop, organise, implement and evaluate Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) / pre-placement training workshops;
    (c) To provide career / WIL programmes and sharing sessions and liaise with prospective employers and industry leaders to enhance students’ work preparedness;
    (d) To develop promotional materials and reach out to potential WIL partners / employers for WIL / placement opportunities; and
    (e) To work with Departments on the WIL arrangements and assist the relevant committees as required.
     
    Requirements:
    For the post of Temporary WIL Coordinator, applicants should have a recognised degree with relevant work experience.
     
    For the post of Assistant WIL Coordinator, applicants should have a recognised relevant sub-degree; or equivalent level of study with relevant work experience.
     
    Applicants should:
    (a) experience in advising to the youth, organising youth activities and developmental programmes would be an advantage, preferably in educational institutions or public sector;
    (b) experience in employer outreach would be an advantage;
    (c) have good presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills; and
    (d) have good command of both spoken and written English and Chinese, preferably including Putonghua.
     
    Notes:
    (1) The post of Temporary WIL Coordinator and Assistant WIL Coordinator are at the rank of Research Assistant I and II respectively.
    (2) The appointee may be required to work irregular hours or shifts and perform duties on Saturdays and Sundays as necessary.
    (3) The remuneration package will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
    (4) The appointee will work at Chai Wan Campus.


    Application Procedures:
    A completed application form [VTC-1 (Rev. 6/2024)], together with a full curriculum vitae, should be sent to skwyeung@thei.edu.hk.
     
    Candidates should take note of the following:
    (1) Completed application form and detailed curriculum vitae (CV) should be combined into one file in PDF format with a file size below 10MB.
    (2) The file should be saved with the applicant’s name as “surname and given name”, e.g. “CHAN Tai-man.pdf”.
    (3) For the email subject, please cite “Application for the Post of Temporary WIL Coordinator / Assistant WIL Coordinator (Ref. No.: O/THEi-SDO/TEMP_WIL(CS)/10/24)”.
     
    Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until the post is filled.
     
    The Institute reserves the right not to fill the post.  Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.  Information on unsuccessful candidates will normally be destroyed 12 months after the completion of the recruitment exercise.


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