Manager (Development)

OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

Manager (Development) (Ref. 241108008-IE)

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

(a) assist in designing and implementing fund raising programmes and initiatives for major gifts and University’s strategic development;

(b) prepare fundraising proposals, reports and communication materials;

(c) assist in identifying prospects, cultivating and engaging major donors;

(d) provide stewardship of donors and aftercare service to donation projects with the aim to maximising the donation impact and encouraging future support;

(e) plan and organise fundraising activities/ceremonies/events to engage/recognise donors;

(f) provide assistance to staff members from faculties/departments/offices in fundraising matters; and

(g) perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of the Office and/or his/her designates from time to time.

The appointee may be required to work outside normal office hours for attending meetings and/or participating in fundraising events/activities occasionally.

Qualifications

Applicants should:

(a) have a recognised degree in a related discipline;

(b) possess at least five years of solid working experience at supervisory/management level in communications, public relations, development and/or relationship marketing, with experience in fundraising of higher education institutions being an advantage;

(c) have an excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with proficiency in Putonghua;

(d) have strong planning/organising abilities and problem-solving skills;

(e) be highly motivated and result-oriented;

(f) be willing to work under tight schedules;

(g) be attentive to details; and

(h) be a good team player with excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills.

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 18 November 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, dedicated to fostering an environment that embraces diversity and demonstrates inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences where all members of the University are treated with fairness, dignity and respect. To learn more about the University’s “Statement on Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and Inclusion”, please visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/equal_opportunities_diversity_and_inclusion/.