Executive Officer I (Quality Assurance and Accreditation)

Executive Officer I (Quality Assurance and Accreditation) in the College of Business [Ref. R/063/25]

Duties

Reporting to the Director of Administration, the appointee will have the following major responsibilities:

1. Manage the quality assurance, department academic advisor scheme, and program review processes in support of the College’s core mission and education goals;

2. Coordinate the external accreditation reviews (AACSB and EQUIS), and the preparation of all documentation and data required for accreditation applications, renewals, and site visits, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

3. Serve as the main liaison to external accreditation agencies (AACSB and EFMD offices) and coordinate the overall College-wide accreditation effort, providing high-level advice and expertise in accreditation-related matters;

4. Provide secretarial support to the Business College Board, College International Advisory Board and other college-level committees;

5. Assist the Director (Administration) in overseeing the provision of administrative support in different areas relating to the College’s overall administration; and

6. Perform any other duties or special projects as assigned.

The appointee may be required to work irregular hours and travel to mainland China and overseas countries.

Requirements

1. A Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics/Journalism/English/Translation or related disciplines, with at least 7 years of relevant post-qualification experience;

2. Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua);

3. Detail-oriented with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills;

4. Strong sense of responsibility, self-motivated, resourceful and dynamic;

5. Strong project management skills, demonstrating the ability to effectively plan, execute, and follow through on all phases of the accreditation exercise.

6. Data management skills essential for handling data/statistics in the accreditation process;

7. Ability to respond proactively to a rapidly changing environment with a positive and flexible attitude;

8. Capable of working effectively under pressure and solving problems with tact and professionalism; and

9. Knowledge and experience in accreditation and quality assurance matters are preferred.

Shortlisted candidates may be invited for a written test.

(Those who have responded to the previous advertisement need not re-apply.)

Salary and Conditions of Service

Remuneration package will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract; fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and dental schemes.

Information and Application

Further information on the post and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Human Resources Office, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong [Email : hrojob@cityu.edu.hk/Fax : 2788 1154 or 3442 0311]. 

To apply, please submit an online application at http://jobs.cityu.edu.hk. The closing date is 21 March 2025. Applications will receive full consideration and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. The University’s privacy policy is available on the homepage.

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