Project Manager/Assistant Project Manager in Academy for Applied Policy Studies

The Education University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing benefits

Medical & dental

MPF contributions

Contract-end bonus (15%)

Job summary

The Education University of Hong Kong invites applications for the role of Project Manager/Assistant Project Manager in the Academy for Applied Policy Studies and Education Futures. The appointee will assist the Director, oversee special projects and events, and advance key strategic initiatives with strong leadership and stakeholder engagement across Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.

Applicants should hold a recognised university degree, preferably a Master’s in Education, Marketing or

Qualifications

• Recognised university degree required.
• Post-qualification experience in project or programme management preferred.
• Strong leadership, coordination, and staff supervision skills.
• Excellent presentation, communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills in English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in overseeing special projects and events and driving strategic initiatives.
• Plan and execute outreach and engagement activities for HK, the Greater Bay Area, and beyond.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders at various levels and coordinate committees and teams.
• May require off-campus duties and business travel as necessary.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Stakeholder liaison

Presentations

English & Chinese communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree in Education, Marketing, or related discipline

Job description

Project Manager/Assistant Project Manager in Academy for Applied Policy Studies

Founded in 1994 and awarded the University title in 2016, The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) is a publicly funded university, dedicated to the advancement of teacher education and related disciplines through a diverse offering of academic, professional and research programmes. The University aspires to become a leading university in the Asia Pacific region and beyond, with a focus on educational and multidisciplinary research, development and innovation. We are committed to nurturing outstanding and caring educators and professionals as well as enhancing the impact of scholarship.

The University has an academic/teaching staff strength of about 460 and total student headcount of about 11,000. It has a Graduate School and three Faculties, namely, Faculty of Education and Human Development, Faculty of Humanities, and Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, comprising 14 academic departments, as well as two Academies, Academy for Educational Development and Innovation and Academy for Applied Policy Studies and Education Futures, a number of University-level research centres and Faculty-level research and professional development centres. For more information about the University, please visit http://www.eduhk.hk.

We are looking for suitable candidate(s) to fill the following position(s). If you are excited by the prospect of contributing your expertise to the development of a leading university at the heart of Asia Pacific region and beyond, we would like to hear from you.

Academy for Applied Policy Studies and Education Futures

The appointee will assist the Director of the Academy in overseeing various special projects and events, managing strategic initiatives, and advancing the development of AAPSEF. To facilitate the Academy’s and the University’s strategic priorities, the appointee will be responsible for organising outreach and engagement activities and for initiating and fostering collaborations and networks at various levels in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, the region, and beyond.

The appointee will be responsible for planning and executing the outreach and engagement plan of the Academy in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, the region, and beyond; managing initiatives and achieving the targets of the Academy and the University; ensuring the smooth operation and effective implementation of strategic initiatives, projects, related committees, functions, and events; and maintaining operational effectiveness and efficiency. The appointee will liaise with and engage key internal and external stakeholders, including Senior Management and various committees, programme and project team members, and international scholars, and perform other duties as assigned by the Director and his/her delegates within AAPSEF. The appointee may be required to work off campus and undertake business travel as necessary.

Applicants should have a recognized University degree, preferably a Master’s degree in Education, Marketing, Communications or a related discipline, with substantial years of post-qualification experience in project or programme management. Applicants should have strong leadership and coordination skills to manage projects in team settings, experience in staff supervision, conflict resolution, sensitivity to confidential matters, and the ability to handle challenging situations tactfully. Excellent presentation, communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills are required for liaising with internal and external stakeholders, with high proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese.

Applicants with less experience may be considered for the post of Assistant Project Manager.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract. Fringe benefits include the University’s Voluntary Contributions to MPF Scheme or a contract-end lump sum payment (totaling up to 15% of the basic salary for Project Manager post / 10% of the basic salary for Assistant Project Manager post), leave, medical and dental benefits, and, where applicable for Project Manager post, housing benefits.

EdUHK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.