Assistant Manager (Research and Administration) (ORA) (Ref: 24002L8)

Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge.

As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching.

HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA.

For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk.

We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the Office of Research Affairs and Knowledge Transfer:

Assistant Manager (Research and Administration) (ORA) (Ref: 24002L8)

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:

• Assisting in processing and administration of research and development projects, research support activities, and awards;
• Providing secretariat support for research-related committees;
• Implementing new services to meet the growing research-related needs of the University;
• Assisting in managing the administrative services and support related to the functions and activities of the Office;
• Supervising and coaching the administrative staff team of the Office; and
• Performing any other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Candidates

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:

• A recognized degree with at least 2 years’ post-qualification experience in research administration;
• Good abilities in administrative management related to research and development projects, research support and awards, being resilient and flexible in dealing with emergency and ambiguity;
• Strong coaching and problem-solving skills, interpersonal and communication skills, multi-tasking and time management skills, and the ability to work under pressure and complete tasks independently;
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of responsibility and ownership, and a service mindset;
• Good information technology skills including MS Office tools, research information management systems, research administration systems, etc.; and
• Good command of English and Chinese, including Putonghua.

Candidates may be invited to attend a written test.

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary, an end-of-contract gratuity, and a discretionary incentive payment, where applicable, will be offered to the right candidates. Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided.

To Apply

Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System.

https://hkmu.taleo.net/careersection/ex_full_time/jobapply.ftl?lang=en&job=24002L8

Closing date of application:      12 December 2024
 

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