Term / Part-time (Daytime) Project Coordinator
 
Ref. no : O/LANG/Term_PTD PC/07/24

Aiming to build a conducive language environment for helping students acquire the necessary language skills for study and work, the Project Coordinators Programme, run by the Languages Discipline of VTC, plays an important role in developing students’ communication skills and enhancing their confidence in language learning. To provide authentic opportunities for students to use English outside the classroom, native English speakers are engaged as ’Project Coordinators’ (PCs) who playa supporting yet valuable role in planning and organizing various co-curricular and extra-curricular English activities for VTC students.
 
Major Duties :
(a)  To plan, design, coordinate and conduct various immersive language activities on campus, including but not limited to language and communication workshops, outreaching language activities, festive events, etc. for VTC students ranging from teenagers to young adults;
(b)  To assist in English language class activities, in particular during speaking module classes, and provide individualised coaching;
(c)  To reach out to students and conduct chats on campus to provide opportunities for students to interact in English in casual and social contexts and provide language support;
(d)  To support various initiatives undertaken by the Languages Discipline and assist in campus, discipline and VTC events and functions.

Requirements :
(a)  Possess competence of a native-speaker or be a native-speaker of English (English being the native language);
(b)  A recognised degree, preferably in English Language or relevant;
(c)  Preferably with relevant experience in organising student activities;
(d)  Good communication and presentation skills in English; and
(e)  Proficient computer and IT skills (e.g. MS Office, Canva etc.);
(f)   Strong interpersonal, teamwork and collaboration skills;
(g)  Proactive and attentive to details;
(h)  Ability to work independently;
(i)   Adaptability and patience when working with students of diverse needs and backgrounds.

Notes :
(1)  The post is at the rank of ‘Teaching Associate’.
(2)  Shortlisted candidates will be required to take a written assessment in English.
(3)  Applicants with substantial experience and achievements in the relevant field but without the required academic / professional qualifications OR those with exceptional academic / professional qualifications but with less experience may also apply.
(4) The appointee(s) will be allocated to the Language Centres of VTC campuses and will work at more than one site.
(5) The appointee(s) may be required to perform duties outside normal office hours and / or outside office.
(6) The appointment period will be from September 2024 to June 2025.

Application Procedures :
Interested applicants should apply for the post via email.  A completed application form [VTC-1 (Rev. 6/2024)], together with a full curriculum vitae, should be sent to the Languages Discipline by email to disc-lang@vtc.edu.hk.  Please specify in the subject of the email the reference of the post being applied for.

Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and will continue until the post is filled.
 
Applicants not invited for interview within 10 weeks from the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.
 
The Council reserves the right not to fill the post(s).
 

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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