Discovery College                 Website: http://www.discovery.edu.hk
Discovery College is a member school of the English Schools Foundation. The College opened in 2008 in new, purpose-built campus in Discovery Bay, Hong Kong in August 2008. The College is now a full Years 1-13 (K-12) school with over 1,350 primary and secondary students offering the International Baccalaureate PYP, MYP and Diploma programmes. Our school community is diverse and represents a group of highly motivated staff and students from over 40 home countries.

The College's Vision Statement of Grow. Discover. Dream., recognises the need for students to be independent, critical and creative thinkers, equipped with the skills, attitudes and values to contribute positively in this complex world we live.

Scholarship & Communications Officer

Responsibilities

This role provides administrative support to the school development and communications office, the sports coordinator and the music department.

• Provide administrative support e.g. sending electronic newsletters, sending electronic correspondence, maintaining files and excel spreadsheets, mail merges
• Assist with maintaining a database of College alumni
• Assist with information gathering for College publications
• Produce various internal printed materials throughout the year 
• Assist with school photography sessions, scheduling and liaising with the photographer and coordination of photos for various publications
• Support the maintenance of the College website and digital signage
• Gather, edit and upload information for our weekly school newsletter
• Assist Sports Coordinator with tasks such as ordering of trophies and medals, field booking, referee booking, bus coordination, uniform distribution, etc. Tasks could also include being on-site at sporting events to assist in event coordination
• Coordinate the school’s in-school music programme which requires communication with parents, students and music department staff, coordination of student, teacher and room availability

Requirements

Minimum typical education:
School Certificate

Minimum typical experience:
3-4 years relevant experience

Abilities:

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Other Microsoft applications
• Ability to use Mail Chimp database software and Wordpress
• Mother tongue fluency in oral and written English essential
• Fluency in oral and written Cantonese an advantage

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of iWork package and/or Microsoft Office programmes 
• Knowledge of the Adobe Suite of Design programmes

Applicants must be a permanent Hong Kong resident or possess a valid visa to work in Hong Kong.

Closing Date: 28 Jan 2018
For enquiries, please contact Joyce Kwok at +852 39691000 or joyce.kwok@dc.edu.hk.