Assistant Director, Corporate Development

Assistant Director, Corporate Development (at the rank of Administrative Assistant II) in the Faculty of Business and Economics (Ref.: 531079) (to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis, with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance)

Applicants should possess a good bachelor’s degree, preferably a master’s degree, with at least 10 years’ full-time work experience in the field of corporate business development, relationship management, recruitment or related fields. Applicants are expected to be a detail-oriented self-starter with a proactive work attitude, ability to multitask effectively, work well both independently and in a team, as well as demonstrate a sense of ownership. Since they will deal with many internal and external stakeholders in a fast-paced environment, having a sense of urgency, strong communication, excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills will be crucial for success.

The appointee will be responsible for corporate development at the faculty level, a strong company network and solid understanding of the recruitment market would be a distinct advantage. The appointee is expected to work independently and develop faculty’s links with corporations in Hong Kong and different parts of the region to enhance career placement. He/she will also engage in organising various career-oriented events (such as career fairs, company visits, employer networking events, etc.), and perform ad-hoc duties as assigned. The appointee will work at the Faculty’s Cyberport campus, and may be required to work outside normal office hours and on weekends.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until January 31, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

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