Assistant Manager

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

(a) assist in programme and event management as well as coordinate with other units for the development of Mainland Translational Research Institutes (MTRIs), 

(b) prepare documents for reporting and approval including departmental reports;

(c) collaborate with MTRIs and provide administrative support to their setup and operation;

(d) assist in organising activities and events for MTRIs; and

(e) perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Research and Innovation or his/her delegates.

The appointee may be required to travel to PolyU Shenzhen Research Institute frequently.

Qualifications

Applicants should:

(a) have a recognised degree;

(b) have at least five years’ post-qualification work experience including some administrative experience gained in higher education sector, preferably with experience gained in education programme development;

(c) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, including Putonghua;

(d) have a positive working attitude;

(e) be willing to learn and take on new tasks;

(f) have good organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills;

(g) have good interpersonal and communication skills; and

(h) be creative, highly independent and motivated with high sense of ownership.

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 7 August 2025 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/.

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