Manager, Career Development & Training (Events & Corporate Engagement)

The University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Medical benefits

Job summary

The University of Hong Kong invites applications for the role of Manager, Career Development & Training (Events & Corporate Engagement) at the Faculty of Business and Economics. The appointee will create meaningful connections between students and employers through high-quality events and campus engagements, based at the Cyberport campus.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree with at least five years of relevant experience in event management or employer engagement, with strong English and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least five years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in event management, corporate or employer engagement, campus recruitment, relationship management, student services or career development would be advantageous.
• Excellent spoken and written English and Chinese, including Cantonese and Putonghua.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a range of employer and student engagement activities, including career fairs, campus talks, networking events and company visits.
• Work closely with corporate partners, welcome employers to campus, coordinate off-campus activities, and ensure a professional and engaging experience for both employers and students.
• Engage with students individually and in groups to understand their career interests and connect them with resources and CDT services.

Skills

Event management

Corporate engagement

Stakeholder management

English & Chinese (Cantonese/Putonghua

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Manager, Career Development & Training (Events & Corporate Engagement)

Manager, Career Development & Training (Events & Corporate Engagement) (at the rank of Executive Officer) in the Faculty of Business and Economics (Ref.: 537835) (to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis, with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal)

We are seeking a dynamic and service-oriented professional to join the Masters Programmes Career Development & Training (CDT) team. The appointee will play a key role in creating meaningful connections between students and employers through high-quality career events, corporate engagement and student support.

Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree with at least five years of relevant professional experience. Experience in event management, corporate or employer engagement, campus recruitment, relationship management, student services or career development would be advantageous. Candidates should have strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills, a high level of initiative and attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. They should be comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively within a team. Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese, including Cantonese and Putonghua, are required.

The appointee will plan and deliver a range of employer and student engagement activities, including career fairs, campus talks, networking events and company visits. He/She will work closely with corporate partners, welcome employers to campus, coordinate off-campus activities, and ensure a professional and engaging experience for both employers and students.

The appointee will engage with students individually and in groups to understand their career interests and needs, provide practical guidance, and connect them with appropriate career resources, opportunities and CDT services. Teamwork is equally important, and the appointee will work closely with colleagues across the CDT team to deliver an integrated and responsive career service.

The appointee will work at the Faculty’s Cyberport campus and maybe required to work occasionally outside normal office hours, with compensation in accordance with applicable University arrangements. Occasional travel outside Hong Kong is expected.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and

is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

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