Each Residential Hall and College is led by a Hall Warden/College Master, who serves as the head of the residential community. The Warden/Master is supported by a team of live-in tutorial staff, which includes Senior Resident Tutors, Resident Tutors and Junior Resident Tutors.
The Tutorial Team plays a critical role in the management and programming of the residences. Their key responsibilities include:
Hall Warden / College Master
Hall Wardens / College Masters are members of the University's teaching and administrative staff at Assistant Professor level (or equivalent) or above.
The Warden/Master is responsible to the President and Vice-Chancellor and reports to the Dean of Student Affairs. He/She oversees the management and programming of the Hall/College and directs a team of tutors in areas such as admissions, public communications, student development, and residential life. The Warden/Master will provide leadership and direction for the development of the Hall/College in accordance with University policies on residential life.
The appointment will be for three years from the date stated above in the first instance and carry a fixed amount honorarium, which is at present $6,300 per month. The Warden/Master will be provided with rent-free accommodation in the Hall/College and will normally be required to reside in the Hall/College except during periods of leave from the University.
Senior Resident Tutor
Senior Tutors are full-time staff at the University. They are either teaching/research or administrative staff, at the level of Executive Officer/Band E or above.
Senior Resident Tutor (SRT) reports directly to the Warden/Master. He/She plays a pivotal role in supporting the Warden/Master in managing and programming the Hall/College, while leading a team of tutors in key areas such as admissions, public communications, student development, and residential life. He/she is entrusted with fostering the discipline, general morale, and social welfare among members of the Hall/College, ensuring alignment with university policies on residential life and contributing to the ongoing development of the Hall/College.
The appointment carries a monthly honorarium, which is at present HK$3,150 fixed. The appointee will additionally be provided with a rent-free self-contained furnished flat in the Hall/College (but will be responsible for utility charges), free high-table and special function dinners. The appointee will normally be required to reside in the Hall/College.
Resident Tutor
Resident Tutors are full-time members of the University’s teaching or non-teaching staff; or full-time postgraduate students at HKU.
Resident Tutor (RT) is an important member of the tutorial team in Hall/College residence. He/She assists the Warden/Master and Senior Resident Tutor (SRT) in the managing and programming of the Hall/College in areas such as admissions, public communications, student development, and residential life. He/she is responsible for the discipline, general morale, and social welfare of the members of the Hall/College, supporting the Hall in accordance with university policies on residential life.
The appointment carries a monthly subsidy at HK$630 fixed. The appointee will additionally be provided with a rent-free furnished room, free high table and special function dinners. They will normally be required to reside in the Hall/College.
Junior Resident Tutor
Junior Resident Tutors are full-time postgraduate students at HKU.
Junior Resident Tutor (JRT) is an important member of the tutorial team in Hall/College residence. He/She assists the Warden/Master and Senior Resident Tutor (SRT) in the managing and programming of the Hall/College in areas such as admissions, public communications, student development, and residential life. He/she is responsible for the discipline, general morale, and social welfare of the members of the Hall/College, supporting the Hall in accordance with university policies on residential life.
The appointment will be for an initial period of 1 year. The appointment carries a monthly subsidy at HK$630 fixed. The appointee will additionally be provided with a rent-free furnished room, free high table and special function dinners. They will normally be required to reside in the Hall/College.
Junior Fellow
Junior Fellowship Program at Residential Halls
The halls at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) are encouraged to enhance community engagement initiatives in alignment with the objectives outlined in the recent hall reform. In response to this imperative, the Centre of Development and Resources for Students (CEDARS) is committed to establish a distinctive extracurricular platform that fosters the development of intellectual abilities, interpersonal skills, leadership capacities, and personal growth, thereby cultivating an environment conducive to nurturing future social leaders.
Building on the successful implementation of the Junior Fellowship program within HKU’s Residential Colleges since 2016, we propose to extend this initiative to the hall community. The appointed Junior Fellows will not only spearhead a variety of impactful community projects that serve the broader neighbourhood but will also play an imperative role in cultivating student leaders over the coming years. Therefore, we advocate for the establishment of the Junior Fellowship program with the explicit purpose of organizing innovative within our hall community.
The Junior Fellow position is designed to attract emerging talents with experience in community engagement events. By leveraging their fresh perspectives and insights, alongside the involvement of distinguished and dedicated alumni, we aim to further enrich the hall's culture and reinforce the legacy developed over previous years. This initiative represents a formidable opportunity to enhance our community engagement efforts and to foster a vibrant, collaborative environment among students and residents alike.
Eligibility
The candidate should possess a recognized university degree. Any prospective Junior Fellow is expected to have a highly reputable track record in his/her area of expertise, and/or provided distinguished service at the Hall.
The Junior Fellow reports to the Warden and works with the Tutorial Team and Office to develop programmes in line with the Hall’s mission and objectives.
The Junior Fellow will enhance existing programs in the respective Hall or initiate new programs to actively engage students. He/she required to submit a program plan based on his/her areas of interest at the beginning of his/her term, which should provide educational value to the current Hall education. Such programs may also be expanded to include other members of the University or the wider public as appropriate.
The Junior Fellow will also perform any additional duties as deemed suitable by the Warden.
Nominations and applications are welcome year-round. Shortlisted nominees/applicants will be invited to an interview by a panel formed by members of the Committee and chaired by the Warden.
The appointment is for an initial period of one year. The Junior Fellow will be provided complimentary lodging in a single room but will be responsible for all utility charges. He/She is invited to attend the Hall’s High Table and other communal events free of charge.
For enquiries or expressions of interest, please contact the Hall Manager of the hall you wish to apply to.
