Job 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/Senior Executive Officer (25260546)

Reporting to the Dean and Associate Dean, the appointee will support 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:

• Assist in collecting, organizing, and preparing data related to academic, financial, and operational activities;

• Support the team in compiling data for basic reporting and analysis;

• Contribute to administrative tasks in support of planning activities;

• Help coordinate meeting logistics and documentation for internal committees and working groups; and

• Collaborate closely with colleagues across different teams and sections to support project coordination and information sharing.

Requirements:

• A recognised degree plus at least 3 years of relevant work experience for Senior Executive Officer;

• 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.

Applicants with more relevant experience may be considered for the post of Assistant Project Manager.

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.