Assistant Manager (Ref. 240829012-IE) | HK Talent Engage

Job description

RESEARCH AND INNOVATION OFFICE

Assistant Manager (Ref. 240829012-IE)

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

(a) develop the support plan and arrange resources as a lead supporter to support the University Research Facilities (URFs), State key Laboratories (SKLs) and Hong Kong Branches of Chinese National Engineering Research Centres (CNERCs);

(b) provide administration and secretarial service to related committees and research facilities, as well as relevant support to external parties, systems and section head;

(c) co-ordinate and communicate with committees and research facilities both within PolyU community and externally;

(d) manage URFs at operation level, and report progress and update on regular basis;

(e) manage research projects in the project management system; and

(f) perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Research and Innovation or his/her delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should:

(a) have a recognised degree;

(b) have at least five years’ relevant post-qualification work experience, preferably with experience in university administration and research facility management;

(c) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with fluency in Putonghua being an advantage;

(d) possess positive attitude and good interpersonal skills, be creative, highly independent and self-motivated;

(e) be willing to learn and take on new tasks with high sense of ownership; and

(f) have good computer literacy and be familiar with MS Office.

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 5 September 2024 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 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.