Senior Executive Officer

Senior Executive Officer

Research Services Section, Academic Services Office

The appointee will assume the duties to support the College in formulating and implementing College-level research related policies, regulations and guidelines for the purposes of cultivating research culture, facilitating research activities and research funding applications, and monitoring research activities and projects funded by both internal and external sources. The appointee is expected to take a proactive role in putting forward the implementation of action plans for consistent development of a viable research environment to enhance research quality and performance of the College.

Responsibilities

The appointee will be responsible for:

• Coordinating and facilitating external research funding application, internal assessment and submission;

• Monitoring and management for externally funded projects and internally funded research related activities;

• Preparing and managing the research budget to support College-wide research policies and strategies;

• Supporting the development and implementation of internal research policies, procedures and guidelines;

• Serving as the Secretary to the college-level related Committee(s) and Panel(s);

• Providing administrative support for overseeing College research units;

• Managing documentation and records on research and scholarly activities, including coordinating the development of institutional research repository and grant management system;

• Promoting research culture and facilitating dissemination of research information and deliverables.

Requirements

Applicants should possess:

• A Master’s degree or above in any discipline with at least 5 years’ relevant experience;

• Solid experience in supporting government grant application and grant monitoring is essential while experience in tertiary education section or academic research will be an advantage;

• A high proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua);

• Good organization and time management skills;

• A strong sense of responsibility, attention to details, and the ability to work independently.

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