Senior Executive Officer | HK Talent Engage

Job description

RESEARCH AND INNOVATION OFFICE

Senior Executive Officer (Ref. 240808008-IE)

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

(a) coordinate research grant applications and monitor the progress of research activities, including but not limited to submission of reports to external funding bodies;

(b) compile research grants related statistics;

(c) coordinate and support the submission of various information/reports to funding bodies, including the University Grants Committee, Research Grants Council and others;

(d) provide support to various committees;

(e) liaise with internal and external stakeholders;

(f) lead and coach a team of junior staff;

(g) coordinate and supervise all aspects of administration of the team; and

(h) 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 eight years of solid administrative and/or supervisory experience, preferably with research administrative experience gained from the higher education sector;

(c) have good ability in supporting committee work;

(d) have an excellent command in both written and spoken English and Chinese, with fluency in Putonghua;

(e) possess good knowledge of using office computer software and applications, with experience in development and maintenance of computer application system being a distinct advantage;

(f) have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and good coaching skills;

(g) be a good team player; and

(h) be detail-minded, proactive, adept at multi-tasking and able to work independently and under pressure.

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 15 August 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.