Academic and Education Development Manager

International Professional Trainings Group Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

International Professional Trainings Group Limited is seeking an Academic and Education Development Manager to lead cross-border collaboration initiatives, student exchanges, and industry-academic partnerships across Hong Kong and Mainland China.

The role focuses on coordinating programs with top-tier universities, managing budgets for study tours, and aligning policies with authorities. Independence and willingness to travel are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above from a recognized university.
• Minimum of 3 years or more of experience in educational administration, project management, or cross-border collaboration.
• Proficiency in written Chinese and fluent spoken Mandarin and Cantonese are required for official high-level correspondence.
• Must be able to work independently and a reasonable amount of travel is required.
• Candidates with educational work experience or an educational network in Mainland China will be given priority consideration.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute joint industry-academic-research cooperation projects with top-tier Mainland universities and educational institutions.
• Oversee, organize, and optimize Mainland exchange tours, internship programs, and experiential learning activities for students.
• Research and navigate educational policies in both Hong Kong and the Mainland; establish and maintain strategic relationships with Mainland educational authorities, schools, and government departments.
• Drive specialized educational frameworks such as AI curriculum design, educational technology (EdTech), or institutional digital competency frameworks.

Skills

Educational administration

Project management

Cross-border collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above

Job description

Academic and Education Development Manager

Core Responsibilities

Academic & Project Collaboration: Plan and execute joint industry-academic-research cooperation projects with top-tier Mainland universities and educational institutions. Coordinate faculty exchange programs, academic forums, and seminars.

Cross-Border Student Exchanges & Study Tours: Oversee, organize, and optimize Mainland exchange tours, internship programs, and experiential learning activities for students. Manage procurement, tendering, and financial budgeting for these trips.

Policy Alignment & Network Building: Research and navigate educational policies in both Hong Kong and the Mainland. Establish and maintain strategic relationships with Mainland educational authorities, schools, and government departments.

Emerging Educational Initiatives: Drive specialized educational frameworks where applicable, such as integrating AI curriculum design, educational technology (EdTech), or institutional digital competency frameworks.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree or above from a recognized university.

Minimum of 3 years or more of experience in educational administration, project management, or cross-border collaboration. A proven track record of managing large-scale projects with Mainland entities is a distinct advantage.

Proficiency in written Chinese and fluent spoken Mandarin and Cantonese are required for official high-level correspondence.

Must be able to work independently and a reasonable amount of travel is required.

Candidates with educational work experience or an educational network in Mainland China will be given priority consideration