Senior Executive Officer

RESEARCH AND INNOVATION OFFICE

Senior Executive Officer (Ref. 250409006)

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

(a) coordinate research grant applications and monitor the progress of research activities;

(b) serve committees;

(c) submit reports to external funding bodies;

(d) liaise with internal and external stakeholders;

(e) supervise junior staff members;

(f) coordinate and supervise all aspects of administration in the Office;

(g) provide input for systems development; 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 obtained in the higher education setting;

(c) have good ability in supporting committee work;

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

(e) possess good knowledge of using office computer software and applications.  Experience in development and maintenance of computer application system will be a distinct advantage;

(f) have excellent interpersonal and communication skills; and

(g) be proactive and able to work independently.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test.

Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement need not re-apply.