Assistant Manager (Strategic Initiatives) at Open University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Administrative Support, Event Planning, Project Management, Stakeholder Communication, Recruitment, Enrolment Management, Community Engagement, English Proficiency, Chinese Proficiency, Putonghua Proficiency, MS Word, MS Excel

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 Office of Strategic Initiatives: Major Duties and Responsibilities Reporting to the Director of the Office of Strategic Initiatives, the appointee will be part of a team supporting strategic initiatives of the University, including its advancement as a University of Applied Sciences (UAS), the expansion of strategic collaborations in the Chinese Mainland and internationally, as well as the development of executive education programmes. The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: Providing administrative support in the development and delivery of executive education programmes and short programmes (study tours and summer/winter schools), managing tasks such as recruitment, enrolment, and providing secretarial support for meetings; Assisting in the planning and execution of event logistics, membership systems, as well as other daily operations and tasks for the administration of executive education and short programmes; Supporting programme promotion and participant communications, including facilitating community building and engagement among students, alumni, as well as industry and academic partners; Facilitating the Office’s communications with both internal units and external stakeholders in the planning, development, and implementation of strategic initiatives; and Performing other duties as assigned. Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: Possess a recognized degree and at least two years of relevant post-qualification work experience; prior experience in tertiary education institutions would be an advantage; Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively; Ability to work both collaboratively and independently with internal and external parties at all levels; An excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, preferably including Putonghua; and Proficiency in computer applications such as MS Word, MS Excel and English and Chinese word processing. 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. 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 provide administrative and logistical support for the development and delivery of executive education and short programmes. They will also facilitate communications between internal units and external stakeholders to implement strategic university initiatives.