The Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) is a statutory body responsible for quality assurance of academic and vocational qualifications to underpin the Qualifications Framework (QF).  HKCAAVQ offers a professional career in quality assurance, excellent exposure to local and international education, and challenging development opportunities to outstanding candidates.  Applications are invited for the following position:

Registrar [Ref: 2011/19/S]

Responsibilities:

The appointee will lead accreditation projects of institutions and vocational/academic programmes; perform independent assessment and quality assurance work including assessment of CEF, CPD, non-local courses, qualifications assessment; and other projects related to quality assurance of study programmes. Major duties may include analyses of accreditation and assessment documents; acting as a member of/secretary to accreditation panels; compilation of accreditation/assessment reports; liaison with institutions, government bureaux, professional bodies; development of procedures and guidelines; research and committee work.

Requirements:

Applicants should hold at least a first degree comparable to HKQF Level 5, preferably with post-graduate training at HKQF Level 6 or above and 10 years of post-qualification relevant work experience. We are looking for individuals who have a good understanding of the education system in Hong Kong; strong analytical, project management, facilitation, presentation and communication skills; and excellent written and spoken English and Chinese. The successful candidate should be competent in working with expert panels and able to draw on a wide range of resources in making informed judgment; accept responsibility and accountability within broad parameters so as to achieve personal and group outcomes. Being proactive, reflective, independent as well as a team player is essential. Understanding of qualification standards and exposure to accreditation/quality assurance work in the vocational or higher education sector, and ability to speak Putonghua would be an advantage.

For more information on the HKCAAVQ, please visit www.hkcaavq.edu.hk.

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Conditions of Service and Application Procedures

Initial appointment will normally be made on a two-year contract subject to renewal.  We offer competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, contract-end gratuity, plus fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits.  Applicants are invited to apply by letter including a short narrative on how you can add value to the HKCAAVQ together with your CV, and stating present and expected salary.  Please send your application quoting the relevant reference number to the Executive Manager (Human Resources) either by e-mail to recruitment@hkcaavq.edu.hk or by post to HKCAAVQ, 23/F, Cambridge House, Taikoo Place, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong no later than 17 February 2012.

Personal data collected will be treated in the strictest confidence and only be used for recruitment purposes.

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