Manager (Ref. 220629004-IE)

GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT OFFICE
 
Manager (Ref. 220629004-IE)
 
Duties

The appointee will be required to:
 
(a) plan and develop projects and activities concerning institutional relations and partnership;
 
(b) monitor the execution and evaluation of the above-mentioned projects and activities to good effect;

(c) maintain the central repository of records on memorandum of understanding/agreement and other documents;
 
(d) work closely with faculty offices and academic units in managing inventory system;

(e) build and maintain solid and constructive relationships between stakeholders at the University and overseas partner institutions, government bodies and public sectors;
 
(f) build up connection with internal and external stakeholder and key audiences at international levels in support of the University’s global engagement plan, including organizing delegation visits and travelling to overseas countries to promote the University;
 
(g) assist in providing guidance to team members, including hiring and retaining staff, mentoring, professional development, and accountability for staff performance; and
 
(h) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his/her delegates.
 
Qualifications
 
Applicants should have:
 
(a) a recognised degree or an equivalent qualification;
 
(b) at least six years of post-qualification experience in administration and event management with substantial experience in working with overseas institutions;
 
(c) substantial experience in data management, interactive dashboards and communications;
 
(d) an ability to manage multiple projects concurrently with tight timeline; and
 
(e) a good command of both written and spoken English.
 
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).  The closing date for application is 13 July 2022.  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 committed to diversity and inclusivity.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities.