Manager, Research Office at HKBU e-Recruitment System

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Research Grant Administration, Compliance, Project Management, Statistical Reporting, Networking, Collaboration, Service Orientation, Attention to Detail, Multitasking, Self-Motivation, Team Spirit, Communication Skills

Industry

Higher Education

Description

RESEARCH OFFICE Manager (25260395) The Research Office (RO) delivers central administrative services across a broad spectrum of research support, including grants and funding schemes, research ethics, integrity and policy, research committees, research culture and infrastructure, and institution-level partnerships and collaborations. We are seeking a dynamic, proactive, and service-oriented professional to join our team as Manager. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the University’s research mission by managing a diverse portfolio of research grants, ensuring compliance with funder and institutional requirements, enhancing administrative processes, and fostering a collaborative and high-integrity research environment. Responsibilities: Plan and conduct various research activities, particularly in research grant administration and maintenance; Liaise with funding bodies and internal units on grant applications and management; Develop and implement strategies and initiatives to facilitate and promote HKBU research; Perform committee work, and prepare relevant reports, and papers; Manage and maintain research grant data and prepare relevant statistical reports; Establish and reinforce networks and alliances with major internal and external stakeholders; and Carry out ad hoc tasks as assigned. Requirements: A good bachelor’s degree or above; A minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience preferably gained in the higher education sector, experience in handling RGC grants and preparing statistical reports would be an advantage; An excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua); Good project management and presentation skills, and capable of working independently in a dynamic working environment with self-motivation; A strong sense of responsibility, meticulous, detailed-minded and able to multitask; Good team spirit, high attention to details and ability to deal with complexity. The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of two years. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement and availability of funding. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application Procedure: Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those not invited for interview 8 weeks after the closing date 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 University 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. Closing date: 14 December 2025 (or until the position is filled)

Responsibilities

The Manager will support the University’s research mission by managing a diverse portfolio of research grants and ensuring compliance with funder and institutional requirements. This role also involves enhancing administrative processes and fostering a collaborative research environment.