Executive Assistant (Mental Health) (2 posts) in the Student Development Services [Ref. B/810/09]

Duties

1. Initiate and coordinate university-wide programmes for the promotion of students’ psychological wellness;
2. Lead and supervise a group of student volunteers to run student-initiated mental health programmes and workshops;
3. Assist counsellors to develop self-help protocol and public education activities to support students in developing life skills to help them cope with everyday challenges in their lives;
4. Conduct intake interviews and provide advice on guided self-help for students seeking counselling under the supervision of a counsellor;
5. Hold psychoeducational groups and provide low intensity psychological interventions for students seeking counselling and refer students to see a counsellor if needed; and
6. Perform any other duties as assigned.

The appointee will be required to work flexible hours on a need basis.

Requirements

1. A Bachelor’s degree with at least 1 year’s relevant experience, preferably with completion of the certificate courses/training in low-intensity cognitive behavioural therapy (LICBT) or the Improving Access to Communities Therapies (iACT®) Programme – Wellbeing Practitioner Training Course;
2. Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese;
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
4. Ability to work independently and in a team;
5. Self-motivated and able to work under pressure; and
6. Proficiency in computer applications (such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a written test.

Salary and Conditions of Service

Remuneration package will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract; fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and dental schemes

Information and Application

Further information on the posts and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Human Resources Office, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong [Email : hrojob@cityu.edu.hk/Fax : 2788 1154 or 3442 0311]. 

To apply, please submit an online application.  The closing date is 26 April 2024.  Applications will receive full consideration and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.  The University’s privacy policy is available on the homepage.