Assistant Manager

UNIVERSITY ENGAGEMENT OFFICE

The University Engagement Office (UEO) is established with the primary objective of enhancing the University’s engagement with stakeholders of the community and strengthening its brand. The Office works closely with other relevant offices in the engagement of internal and external stakeholders, managing events and marketing initiatives, and handling mainland affairs.

UEO is now inviting applications for the following position:

Assistant Manager (23240738)

Responsibilities:

• Explore, develop and facilitate academic exchanges and collaborations with counterparts in mainland China, including government departments, universities and industries, via networks and university alliances;
• Receive delegations from the Greater China Region and organise visits of the University’s delegations to mainland China;
• Assist in coordinating and executing the University’s engagement initiatives and mainland visitor programmes;
• Support the preparation and negotiation of agreements between the University and its partner institutions;
• Perform any other tasks as assigned; and
• Occasional travel to mainland China may be required.

Requirements:

• A recognised degree in Communications, Business Administration or a related discipline;
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in mainland affairs, university administrative work, public relations and/or other relevant areas;
• Have a good understanding of mainland China contexts as well as networks and connections with mainland governments, universities and industries;
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese, and proficiency in Putonghua is mandatory;
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organisational and writing skills;
• Self-motivated, and able to work independently and as a team;
• Able to manage time and work under tight schedule; and
• Good computer skills.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit a written test and an interview. 

The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of two years. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to performance review and mutual agreement.

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 application may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at 

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the posts advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.