Assistant Project Manager, School of Continuing Education at HKBU e-Recruitment System

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Strategic Planning, Communication, Problem-Solving, Organizational Skills, Self-Motivation, Team Collaboration, Bilingual Communication, Computer Applications, Detail-Oriented

Industry

Higher Education

Description

SCHOOL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION The School of Continuing Education, one of the seven Faculties/Schools of the University and a major provider of continuing and professional education in Hong Kong, offers a wide range of full-time and part-time programmes at the post-secondary, undergraduate and postgraduate levels for young learners and working adults. It also offers in-house training and short courses to meet the community needs and market demands. Operated on a self-financed basis, the School and its College of International Education currently employ about 400 full-time staff and 550 part-time instructors. The School is inviting applications for the following position: Assistant Project Manager (25260442) The appointee will play a key role in supporting the Dean and Associate Dean through a period of strategic change of the School. This position is central to assisting on a strategic development project, which is expected to be finalised in a year or so and will lead to a structural change of the School. Once this strategic development is solidified, it is planned that the role will evolve with a long-term prospect. Responsibilities: Collect, review and analyse complex and voluminous data which may be related to academic, financial and operational functions; Consolidate the data for statistical analysis and reporting; Support the strategic planning exercise; Provide secretariat support to various committees/ taskforce/ working groups related to the projects; and Liaise and work closely with colleagues from various teams/sections/units for the projects. Requirements: A recognised degree plus at least 5 years of relevant work experience; Previous work experience in tertiary education and knowledge on the development of the self-financing post-secondary education sector will be a definite advantage; Very good command of written and spoken English and Chinese; High competency in computer applications and compilation of statistical data; Well-organised, detail-minded, highly self-motivated, and the ability to work independently under minimal supervision; and Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test. The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract ending in August 2027. Re-appointment thereafter is subject to mutual agreement and availability of funding. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application Procedure: Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after submission of applications may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy. The School reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions then applicable at the time of offer. Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Project Manager will support the Dean and Associate Dean during a strategic change period, focusing on a development project that will lead to structural changes in the School. Responsibilities include data collection and analysis, supporting strategic planning, and providing secretariat support to various committees.