Officer (Strategic Initiatives) (OSI)

Job title: Officer (Strategic Initiatives) (OSI)

Company: Hong Kong Metropolitan University


Job description: Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge.As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching.HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA.For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk.We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the Office of Strategic Initiatives:Officer (Strategic Initiatives) – (Ref.: 25000LU)Major Duties and ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Director of Office of Strategic Initiatives, the appointee will be part of a team supporting strategic initiatives of the University, including its development as a University of Applied Sciences (UAS) as well as the setup and operation of the Secretariat of the Steering Committee on the Hong Kong Alliance of UASs (“the Alliance”). The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:

• Providing administrative support for the day-to-day operations of the Office of Strategic Initiatives;
• Performing clerical duties in support of the University’s role as Secretariat of the Alliance, such as preparing meeting papers and maintaining records of partnerships and collaborations;
• Maintaining documentation, reports, and publications for projects and initiatives of the Office;
• Assisting in liaison with internal and external parties to ensure effective communication, including handling email and phone enquiries;
• Assisting in the planning and coordination of activities and events related to the Office or the Alliance; and
• Performing any other duties and tasks as assigned by the Office.

CandidatesCandidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:

• A recognized degree with at least one year of relevant post-qualification administrative experience, preferably in the Higher Education sector;
• Capable of multitasking, attentive to detail, and able to work under pressure;
• A good team player with a strong sense of responsibility and motivation;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, including Putonghua; and
• Good computer skills, including MS Office and Chinese word processing.

Candidates may be invited to attend a written test.Terms and Conditions for AppointmentAn attractive remuneration package, including basic salary, a composite cash/housing allowance, an end-of-contract gratuity, and a discretionary incentive payment, where applicable, will be offered to the right candidate. Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided.To ApplyCandidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System.https://hkmu.taleo.net/careersection/ex_full_time/jobapply.ftl?lang=en&job=25000LUClosing date of application: 21 April 2025(Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement posted in October 2024 need not re-apply.)The personal data collected will be used for the purpose of considering your application for employment. For details, please refer to the “Personal Data (Privacy) Notice for Job Applicant” on the University’s website. If you are not contacted by the University within eight weeks from the closing date of application, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

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Location: Ho Man Tin, Hong Kong

Job date: Thu, 10 Apr 2025 07:00:21 GMT

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