Assistant Director / Project Manager (QESS Project)

Assistant Director/ Project Manager (QESS project: Establishment of Industry-University Partnerships Office)(Ref.: 25/101/QESS/IUPO/AD/PM)

Project Start Date: 1 November 2025

Duties

1. Play a crucial role in facilitating collaboration between the university and industry partners and fostering mutual understanding in academic programme development and research;
2. Develop and execute project plans to ensure timely and efficient event and project delivery within designated timelines and scopes;
3. Develop a strategic plan for the establishment of the Industry-University Partnerships Office;
4. Coordinate with external stakeholders and university units, such as faculty, researchers, and industry representatives, to ensure smooth collaboration and project execution;
5. Organize networking events and partnerships learning/ research activities to enhance relationships between the University and various industries;
6. Set up, manage, and oversee project budgets, progress, and resources to optimize project outcomes;
7. Develop a comprehensive database to track project information, stakeholder engagements, and collaboration metrics;
8. Evaluate the impact of partnerships, highlight successes, challenges, and areas for improvement by identifying and mitigating potential risks ahead;
9. Identify and engage potential stakeholders, exploring collaboration opportunities;
10. Prepare statistics, project progress reports, and evaluations for periodic reviews, reporting to internal and external parties;
11. Provide secretarial support during meetings; and

12. Perform ad hoc duties as assigned by the Project Coordinator.
    

Appointment Criteria

1.      A recognized Master’s degree;

2.      Minimum 3-5 years of experience in project management;

3.      Strong organizational and time management skills, with a proactive approach and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines and pressure;

4.      Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities;

5.      Proficiency in project management tools and software, such as Microsoft;

6.      A creative and solution-oriented mindset with the ability to think innovatively;

7.      Sensitive to project timelines and capable of effectively controlling project progress;

8.      Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work; and

9.      Proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese, Good command in Putonghua.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested parties are invited to submit (i) an application letter indicating expected salary; (ii) an updated CV; and (iii) a duly completed application form (obtainable at https://www.sfu.edu.hk/filemanager/en/content_157/F_20250210%20Application%20Form_SFU%20&%20CBCC.pdf), by email athrm@sfu.edu.hk.Candidates not invited for interview within 2 months after the application deadline may assume their applications unsuccessful.

The Saint Francis University and Caritas Bianchi College of Careers reserve the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer. All personal data provided by the applicants will be treated in strict confidence and used only for recruitment and employment-related purposes.

The Saint Francis University and Caritas Bianchi College of Careers are equal opportunity employers.