Job Opportunities

The appointee will be required to provide administrative support to the Office of the Deputy Director (Academic).  Duties shall include liaison and coordination with internal and external parties; handling secretarial tasks; preparing correspondence; logistical support for meetings and events; travel arrangements; and any other duties as assigned.

Applicants should have:
(a) At least a Higher Diploma, preferably a recognised degree.
(b) A minimum of 5 years of relevant administrative experience, preferably in education setting. Previous experience in serving senior management is an advantage.
(c) Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with the ability to communicate in Putonghua.
(d) Strong communication skills, self-motivated, detail-oriented, able to prioritise multiple tasks. 
(d) Proficiency in computer applications, including MS Office (Word, Excel and Powerpoint) and Chinese word processing.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment will be on a two-year contract. Renewal of contract is subject to work performance and operational needs of the Academy.  A gratuity payment equals up to 10% of the total basic salary earned during the contract period may be granted upon satisfactory completion of the full contract period.  The amount of gratuity payable will be the sum which, when added to the Academy’s contribution to a Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) scheme as required by the MPF Schemes Ordinance, equals 10% of the total basic salary drawn during the contract period.  Fringe benefits include leave, medical, and dental benefits.  Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. 
 

The Assistant Communications Manager will provide all-round executive support to the Communications Office on its day-to-day operation and administration.  Duties include assisting in devising external and internal communication strategies; preparing marketing / publicity materials including press releases and newsletters; handling media relations, and assisting in event management and digital marketing campaigns.

Requirements:
(a) A recognised university degree, preferably with major in communications, journalism, English language or translation.
(b) At least 8 years of relevant working experience.
(c) Experience in PR agency and / or handling bilingual publications will be an advantage.
(d) Sound knowledge of corporate communications, media relations and / or public relations.
(e) Strong communication, writing and editing skills with excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese.
(f) Good project management skills and attentive to details.
(g) Must be a team player and possess very good interpersonal skills.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment will be on a two-year contract. Renewal of contract is subject to work performance and operational needs of the Academy.  A gratuity payment equals up to 10% of the total basic salary earned during the contract period may be granted upon satisfactory completion of the full contract period.  The amount of gratuity payable will be the sum which, when added to the Academy’s contribution to a Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) scheme as required by the MPF Schemes Ordinance, equals 10 % of the total basic salary drawn during the contract period. Fringe benefits include leave, medical, and dental benefits.  Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (The Academy) is conducting a worldwide search for a successor to the present Director, Professor Gillian Choa, who will step down in December 2024. The Academy now invites applications/nominations for the position of Director of the Academy.

The Academy: The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (www.hkapa.edu), established by The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Ordinance in 1984, is a leading tertiary institution in the performing arts in Asia. In the QS University Rankings announced in 2024, the Academy ranks 1st in Asia and 28th worldwide in the Performing Arts category. The Academy recently published its 2024-2033 Strategic Plan: Aiming for New Heights : https://www.hkapa.edu/f/publication/67211/HKAPA_Strategic_Plan_EN_20240926.pdf.

The Academy provides professional undergraduate education and practice-based postgraduate studies. The Academy's six Schools: Chinese Opera, Dance, Drama, Film & Television, Music, and Theatre & Entertainment Arts create a vibrant centre of practice, production, teaching and practice-as-research. Its outstanding reputation is reinforced by the quality of its performers and its partnerships with other centres of excellence locally, regionally, and internationally. With international residencies, visiting artists and alumni, including some of the most respected professionals in their disciplines, the Academy is committed to the training of future world-class performers and practitioners. 

Located in a city renowned for its international outlook and connectivity, the Academy plays a unique and influential role in developing future generations of performing artists that include performers, practitioners, designers, and technicians. The Academy has more than 500 academic staff and 300 administrative staff. Every year, it enrols over 900 students for its full-time programmes and over 1,000 students for its Applied Learning Programme, Gifted Young Dancer Programme, Junior Music Programme and Fast Track Intensive Training Programme. Furthermore, its extensive EXCEL (Extension and Continuing Education for Life) programme offers part-time personal enrichment courses and in-service professional training to nearly 2,000 students each year.

The Director : As Chief Executive Officer of the Academy, the Director is responsible to the Council for the leadership and management of the Academy. The Director is responsible for providing strong leadership to sustain and enhance the development of the Academy at this juncture of growth and transformation. The Director will share the Academy’s vision and possess the necessary intellectual qualities inclusive of a strong commitment to lead the Academy in its pursuit of academic and artistic excellence and taking it to new heights.

Candidate Profile : The Council seeks to appoint a visionary and inspirational leader who will build upon the existing strengths of the Academy and provide leadership to guide its future course. S/He is expected to have demonstrated leadership experience in tertiary institution, arts institution, or major organization related to performing arts and have a high level of knowledge and credibility in performing arts. S/He should have excellent international, regional and local networks with performing arts educational institutions and cultural organizations, business, professional and public sectors.
 

The Registry, in collaboration with Schools, and academic and administrative departments, supports the development and implementation of academic regulations and policies relating to study programmes. It acts as an expert provider of essential Academy-wide academic services spanning the full study cycle from admission to graduation. The Registry is the Academy’s executive arm in quality assurance and enhancement covering related functions from programme approval, monitoring and review, to internal and external quality review, and conduct of course evaluation surveys and student experience surveys. The Registry also provides secretarial services to academic committees including the Academic Board and its key boards and committees at the institutional level.  

Reporting to the Registrar and Assistant Registrar (Quality Assurance), the Executive Officer will provide administrative and secretarial support to Boards and Committees, and internal and external review and validation exercises, contributing to the Academy’s quality enhancement. The successful candidate will be posted to the Academic Quality Assurance Office of the Registry.

Applicants should have:
(a) A Bachelor’s Degree with at least five years of working experience; preferably in tertiary institutions or relevant organisations;
(b) An excellent command of both English and Chinese (including Putonghua);
(c) Leadership potential and commitment with a proactive work attitude, self-motivation, good analytical ability and judgement and high degree of reliability;
(d) Good technical aptitude with strong data-base management, logical thinking, problem solving, multitasking and decision-making skills;
(e) Good interpersonal, organisational and time management skills to deliver high quality services effectively and efficiently; and
(f) Good numerical sense, IT background and computer literacy including MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
(g) A track record of supporting quality assurance review exercises and programme review is an advantage.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment will be on a two-year contract.  A gratuity payment equals up to 15% of the total basic salary earned during the contract period may be granted upon satisfactory completion of the full contract period.  The amount of gratuity payable will be the sum which, when added to the Academy’s contribution to a Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) scheme as required by the MPF Schemes Ordinance, equals 15% of the total basic salary drawn during the contract period.  Fringe benefits include leave, medical, and dental benefits.  Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. 
 

In a city renowned for its international outlook and connectivity, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts plays a unique and influential role in developing future generations of performing artists that include performers, practitioners, designers, and technicians. The Academy's six Schools: Chinese Opera, Dance, Drama, Film & Television, Music, and Theatre & Entertainment Arts create a vibrant centre of practice, production, teaching and practice-as-research. Its outstanding reputation is reinforced by the quality of its performers and its partnerships with other centres of excellence locally, regionally, and internationally. With international residencies, visiting artists and alumni, including some of the most respected professionals in their disciplines, the Academy is committed to the training of future world-class performers and practitioners.

The School of Dance offers full-time programmes from sub-degree Diploma to MFA level, together with its part-time Gifted Young Dancer Programme. In keeping with its conservatoire status, the School's philosophy is centred around performance practice and reflects the unique cultural mix of Hong Kong, emphasising both Chinese and Western traditions. Our graduates are versatile and work across genres/styles, media and forms, and the ability to integrate core contextual knowledge and performance practice as theory and practice are the uniqueness of the School's programmes.

The School is now seeking to appoint a dynamic individual to join its excellent teaching team and to contribute to its development in line with the Academy’s new strategic directions.  In addition to the specific requirements below, applicants should be able to demonstrate a good understanding of dance in the contemporary context, be committed to best practice in learning and teaching, and to the integration of practice and theory.

The postholder will be required to teach both Chinese Classical Dance, Chinese Folk Dance technique (with a focus on female techniques) and repertory to students across a range of levels. She/he will also be expected to contribute to teaching in other areas; where appropriate, including but not limited to advisory duty, project supervision, and committee work, etc.

Applicants should: 
- Have a degree or higher education qualification or equivalent extensive professional performance experience (preferably in Chinese dance education/dance studies);
- Substantial tertiary-level teaching experience, preferably within a specialist performing arts conservatoire institution;
- Have specialist expertise in Chinese Classical, Chinese Folk Dance technique and repertory;
- Have a substantial portfolio of professional practice which includes both performance and choreography and/or publication;
- Have experience as a rehearsal director; and
- Be fluent in both Chinese and English (spoken and written).

Experience in the application of digital technologies in the making and/or teaching of dance, and of teaching at MFA Level would be an advantage.
 

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment will be on a two-year contract.  Renewal of contract is subject to performance.  A gratuity payment equals up to 15% of the total basic salary earned during the contract period may be granted upon satisfactory completion of the full contract period.  The amount of gratuity payable will be the sum which, when added to the Academy’s contribution to a Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) scheme as required by the MPF Schemes Ordinance, equals 15% of the total basic salary drawn during the contract period.  Fringe benefits include leave, medical, and dental benefits. Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  
 

Appointees will report to the Manager (Box Office) of Venue Performance Office.  They will be responsible for selling event tickets to the general public, answering venue enquiry and performing all administration duties relating to the Box Office including preparation of daily sales reports and financial reconciliation. Appointees are required to perform duties according to the working roster set by the Manager (Box Office).

Qualifications:

(a) At least 5 subjects at Grade E or above in the HKCEE, or Level 2 or above in the HKDSEE, including English Language (Syllabus B) and Chinese Language;

(b) Pleasant personality;

(c) Good command of spoken English, Cantonese and Putonghua;

(d) Good computer skills; and

(e) Preferably having experience in ticket selling and cashier office.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment will be on a one-year basis. Renewal of contract is subject to work performance and operational needs of the Academy.