Assistant Manager (Ref. 260917007-IE)

OFFICE OF FACULTY OF BUSINESS 

Assistant Manager (Ref. 260917007-IE) 

Duties 

The appointee will be required to:

(a) formulate and implement the Faculty’s strategic marketing plan, write/prepare marketing collaterals, and undertake relevant initiatives, especially with respect to online marketing tactics and campaigns;

(b) manage and update the Faculty’s digital/social media platforms;

(c) conduct market research, monitor and carry out online traffic analysis, identify new channels, and evaluate the effectiveness of individual channels;

(d) prepare budget and monitor the budget execution for marketing and advertising/media plans;

(e) work closely with academic units of the Faculty on marketing and promotional initiatives and coordinate with internal and external parties on events, marketing, and branding issues;

(f) provide support in meetings, forums, ceremonies, visits, and events; and

(g) perform any other duties as assigned by the Dean of the Faculty or his delegates.

The appointee may be required to work outside normal office hours and/or outside Hong Kong, China occasionally.

Qualifications 

Applicants should have:

(a) a recognised degree and preferably a higher degree in Business, Communications, or related disciplines;

(b) at least five years of administrative and supervisory experience preferably gained in the higher education sector, with experience in digital/social media marketing, multimedia presentation, and event management being a definite advantage;

(c) an excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, fluency in Cantonese and Putonghua is required;

(d) excellent computer literacy, and preferably be familiar with technologies;

(e) excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and analytical skills plus strong planning and organising abilities; and

(f) strong problem-solving and leadership skills as well as the ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks concurrently.

Preference will be given to those with solid knowledge of the tertiary education sector in Hong Kong, China and the Chinese Mainland.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test. 

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.  Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract.  Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.

Application

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/management).  Consideration of applications will commence on 24 September 2026 until the position is filled.  The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/. 

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering an environment that embraces diversity and demonstrates inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences where all members of the University are treated with fairness, dignity and respect.  To learn more about the University’s “Statement on Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and Inclusion”, please visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/equal_opportunities_diversity_and_inclusion/.