Executive Officer (Ref. 260730019-IE)

GRADUATE SCHOOL
 
Executive Officer (Ref. 260730019-IE)
 
Duties
 
The appointee will be required to:
 
(a) take charge of operation of several processes pertaining to research postgraduate programmes, such as awards and scholarship schemes and/or funding schemes, course administration and graduation matters, in order to deliver the strategic priorities as advised by the management team of the School;
 
(b) evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of various activities and propose enhancements to drive excellence and impact;
 
(c) prepare proposals, reports and presentation materials, etc. in a professional manner;
 
(d) compile and analyse statistical data and survey results to support evidence-based decision-making and reporting;
 
(e) serve on committees and other working groups and/or task forces;
 
(f) establish and maintain effective communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders; and
 
(g) perform any other duties as assigned by the Dean of School or his delegates.
 
Qualifications
 
Applicants should have:
 
(a) a recognised degree plus at least five years of solid post-qualification work experience;
 
(b) a good analytical and open mindset and be able to make prudent judgement;
 
(c) strong organisational skills and a high level of computer literacy;
 
(d) a high degree of self-motivation, responsibility and professionalism in managing multiple priorities;
 
(e) excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
 
(f) a proactive working attitude and be able to work independently as well as a good team player to gain rapport from stakeholders; and
 
(g) an excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, and be able to communicate effectively in Putonghua.
 
Shortlisted candidates may 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 14 August 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/.
 
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