Project Officer (S&T) at Open University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Planning, Project Implementation, Project Monitoring, Timeline Maintenance, Work Plan Management, Liaison, Coordination, Logistics Organization, Student Recruitment, Training Workshops, Social Media Account Creation, Report Preparation, Presentation Preparation, Evaluation Form Creation, Written English, Spoken English

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 in the School of Science & Technology: Major Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: Planning, implementing and monitoring the activities in all phases of the project; Maintaining project timelines, work plans and milestones and ensuring project activities are delivered on schedule; Serving as a key liaison among students, academic departments, secondary schools and external practitioners; Organizing and coordinating the logistics for project activities, including student recruitment, training workshops, field visits, seminars and annual forum; Creating and maintaining social media account; Assisting in preparing project reports, presentations, evaluation forms and other required documentation; and Performing any other duties as assigned by the Dean of School of Science and Technology or his / her nominee(s). Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: A bachelor’s degree or above, preferably a higher degree in Applied Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Biotechnology or a related discipline; Relevant experience in project coordination, programme administration, student affairs or event management, preferably in a higher education or NGO setting; Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, academic staff and external partners; Good organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and competing deadlines; A strong sense of responsibility, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision; and A good command of written and spoken English and Chinese, preferably proficiency in Putonghua. 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 Project Officer will be primarily responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring project activities, maintaining timelines, and serving as a key liaison between students, academic departments, schools, and external practitioners. Duties also include organizing event logistics, managing social media, and assisting with required documentation like reports and evaluation forms.