Assistant Industry Partnerships Manager (SAO) at Open University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Partnership Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Planning, Market Research, Marketing Content Development, Negotiation, Interpersonal Communication, Project Management, English Proficiency, Chinese Proficiency, Mandarin Proficiency, Student Development

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge. As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching. HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA. For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk. We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the Student Affairs Office: Major Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: Planning, implementing and tracking the Student Affairs Office’s (SAO) and University’s industry partnership initiatives, including coordinating with various Schools and Offices within the University; Engaging with the University’s current partners (including corporations, government entities, semi-government organisations, NGOs, and trade associations) and proactively exploring new collaborative initiatives; Assisting in identifying new partnership opportunities for the SAO and University, such as career placements, entrepreneurial support, research collaborations, and curriculum development; Conducting research on industry developments to inform and align with the University’s partnership strategies and objectives; Promoting the University’s capabilities and achievements by developing marketing materials—including webpages, social media posts, presentations, and other promotional content—in collaboration with industry partners; and Performing any other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Affairs and/or his/her delegate. Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: A recognised bachelor’s degree with at least 6 years of relevant working experience; Demonstrated ability to build and execute partnership initiatives in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland. Proven experience in industry partnerships and student development within the post-secondary education sector is considered an advantage; Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills in business-level English and Chinese (including Mandarin), both written and spoken; Ability to build initiatives from the ground up and manage multiple tasks, comfortable working in a dynamic environment to deliver solid results; A high degree of self-motivation, ownership and organisation; a problem solver capable of working independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders; and Flexible work attitude, including a willingness to work weekends and evenings to support industry partnerships and student development initiatives. Candidates may be invited to attend a written test. Terms and Conditions for Appointment An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary, an end-of-contract gratuity, and a discretionary incentive payment, where applicable, will be offered to the right candidates. Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided. To Apply Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System. (Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement posted in February 2026 need not re-apply.) The personal data collected will be used for the purpose of considering your application for employment. For details, please refer to the “Personal Data (Privacy) Notice for Job Applicant” on the University’s website. If you are not contacted by the University within eight weeks from the closing date of application, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

Responsibilities

The appointee will plan and implement industry partnership initiatives for the Student Affairs Office and the University. This includes engaging with corporate and government partners, identifying new collaboration opportunities, and developing promotional materials.