Director, International Office

INTERNATIONAL OFFICE

The core mission of the International Office (Office) is to nurture graduates with a global outlook and cultural competence. The Office reaches out globally to establish partnerships and works closely with partners to foster impactful collaboration for education and research. It also promotes Hong Kong and the University as preferred destinations for study. 

Within the University, the Office works with various offices to create a diverse, inclusive and engaging campus environment to promote global and cultural education. It connects the University community with world-renowned academics and experts, industry partners and senior government officials through intellectually stimulating programmes and initiatives (https://intl.hkbu.edu.hk).

Director, International Office (26270277)

The University seeks a high-calibre and experienced leader to provide strategic leadership for the Office and advance HKBU's internationalisation agenda. Reporting to the Vice-President (Teaching and Learning), the appointee will lead the development and implementation of institution-wide strategies in global partnerships and education, global student mobility and student integration. The appointee will work closely with senior management, Faculties/Schools, academic and administrative units, students, government bodies and partners worldwide to strengthen the University's provision of cultural global presence, educational impact and reputation.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for the International Office and advise senior management on internationalisation policies, priorities, opportunities and risks;


• Formulate, implement and continuously enhance the University’s internationalisation strategy in alignment with institutional priorities and evolving global higher education trends;


• Oversee the development, diversification and regular review of the University’s global partnership portfolio, including partnerships in emerging and non-traditional destinations, to maximise strategic value and student opportunities;


• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders of universities, governments, professional bodies and other key global stakeholders;


• Drive high-impact international outreach, branding and partnership initiatives, and represent the University at international conferences, forums and high-level engagements;


• Provide strategic direction and lead initiatives for global and cultural education, study abroad, exchange and other mobility programmes;


• Advance and diversify innovative cross-border learning initiatives, including programmes involving the Chinese Mainland particularly the Greater Bay Area, enrich students’ academic experience, and expand career opportunities;


• Develop and implement strategies to attract high-quality non-local exchange students from diverse markets and support sustainable enrolment growth;


• Promote a diverse and inclusive campus culture and advance initiatives to strengthen integration of students of different cultural backgrounds; 


• Facilitate the internationalisation initiatives of faculties/schools and various offices; 


• Oversee the University’s participation in and convenorship of relevant international and inter-institutional networks; 


• Provide effective leadership and development of the Office team, supported by sound resource planning, governance, risk management and operational excellence; and


• Adopt an evidence-based approach to guide policy formulation, planning and implementation of initiatives for internationalisation and global education. 

Requirements:

• A recognised university degree and at least 15 years of relevant experience, including substantial senior leadership experience in international education, higher education administration, global engagement or a related field;


• Demonstrated success in developing and managing international partnerships, global networks and senior stakeholder relationships;


• Sound knowledge of the global higher education landscape, international student mobility, global and cultural education and emerging internationalisation trends;


• High cultural intelligence and the ability to operate effectively in complex, multicultural and fast-changing environments;


• Strong strategic thinking, analytical capability and sound judgement skills;


• Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation and presentation skills; and


• An excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test and give a presentation.

The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of three years. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to 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 four months after submission of application 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 applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.